All articles by Alice Leader – Page 12
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NewsBP designs self-serve Wild Bean Cafe ‘micro-market’ concept for independents
The unit has been modularly designed so retailers can either opt for the food or drink element, helping to ease any space restrictions
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NewsAsda to hit 1,000 stores for the first time following record openings in February
This month, it is converting 109 convenience stores that Asda acquired from the Co-op and EG Group, as well as one standalone opening
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Analysis & FeaturesSymbols, franchises, fascias and convenience in numbers
A break down of the store numbers, type as well as membership costs and minimum contract terms
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NewsCo-op launches UK’s first convenience retail media network
Dubbed the Co-op Media Network, it brings together Co-op’s in-house team and long-term agency partner Threefold
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NewsCo-op adds all stores to nationwide ‘Safe Spaces’ scheme
The scheme, also known as Operation Portum, sees businesses sign up in a bid to collectively increase safe spaces in retail premises
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Analysis & FeaturesInside Henderson Group’s ‘food-to-go emporium’
Henderson Group is the epitome of evolution, with a host of concessions
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Analysis & FeaturesHow supermarkets’ c-store onslaught has forced the rise of the hybrid
Supermarkets are pushing into the convenience sector with local formats. How are the independents and symbol groups fighting to stay relevant?
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NewsTrade bodies welcome crime bill amendment to protect shopworkers
Tabled by shadow minster for policing Alex Norris last week, the offence would bring tougher sentencing on offenders, including up to a year in prison
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NewsNisa to drive focus on forecourts as part of long-term business plan
MD Peter Batt shop sales at forecourt sites had gone up by 35% in the past five years, while average weekly sales had risen by 27%
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NewsMorrisons in talks to open first stores in Northern Ireland
Tom McAvoy, who owns a 16,000 sq ft Nisa Extra store in Rathfriland, started stocking products from the supermarket about three years ago
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NewsLincolnshire Co-op hires ex-Nisa sales director Steve Leach as COO
He will be joined by Paul Howard, who is also joining the business’s executive team in March as the new chief financial officer
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NewsCo-op starts search for third wave of suppliers to join Apiary scheme
Applications for the scheme, which gives suppliers the opportunity to work towards a listing on Co-op shelves, can be submitted until 5 February
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NewsParfetts to expand own-label range by 20% this year
The wholesaler said it wanted to provide more “high-quality products” at low prices while delivering “impressive” margins for retailers
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NewsSimplyFresh to roll out Amazon’s JWO tech across three more stores in 2024
It launched the tech for the first time last month at its LittleFresh branded forecourt store – its smaller format that focuses on food to go – at Gatwick Airport
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NewsHendersons to ramp up food for now and food for later offering
Hendersons said it wanted to amplify its food to go options for workers and commuters, while offering more meal solutions for families
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NewsSpar launches £1.25 value promotion on staple goods
The new year campaign is being highlighted to shoppers with in-store PoS and Spar radio
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NewsNisa invests £1m to lower wholesale prices during January
Launching this week, the symbol group said the move would help retailers remain competitive as it kicks off the new year
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NewsJames Convenience Retail boosts PMP offer in cost of living strategy
With each store now holding a minimum of 50 PMP lines, the initiative has so far pushed crisps and snacks sales up by 30%, while confectionery sales have risen by 16%
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NewsBooker invests over £5m into January value campaign
Available to Booker’s symbol retailers operating with Londis, Premier, Budgens and Family Shopper, the campaign will last until 30 January
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NewsUsdaw signs agreement with Asda to represent former EG Group staff
The new agreement builds on the existing representation already in place for colleagues working in the 119 convenience stores Asda acquired from the Co-op in 2022