MCCOLL’S SITE EXPANSION

MORRISONS has opened nearly 650 Daily convenience stores, with 400 of them being former McColl’s sites.

The figure was revealed in the supermarket’s latest financial results for the 13 weeks ending 30 April.

Morrisons confirmed 107 Daily stores opened in the period and expects to have almost 1,000 sites by the end of the year.

Chief executive David Potts said: “Converted stores continue to see a significant sales uplift.”

BAT prioritises gender

BAT is to launch a retailer panel, with equal gender representation at the forefront.

The tobacco company confirmed last month it was seeking female store owners. BAT revealed the deci- sion was influenced by last year’s Women in Convenience event, organised by Retail Express owner Newtrade Media.

The panel will allow panelists to “shape further business plans and ideas”.

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