All articles by Alice Leader – Page 20
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NewsNisa wins extended supply deal with Haven Holidays owner Bourne Leisure
The newest additions include stores at Thorpe Park and Perran Sands
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NewsAbdul Majid wins judicial review against DRS administrator Circularity Scotland
Majid had been challenging the legality of the retailer handling fees which Circulatory Scotland (CSL) was seeking to impose on retailers
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Analysis & FeaturesCould police ‘most wanted’ lists help tackle shoplifting?
The ACS wants more forces to adopt a model used in Nottingham
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NewsBooker boosts digital presence for retailers with Socioconnect and Yext
The wholesale giant said Socioconnect would ‘help to make lives easier for retailers’ by allowing them to ‘better engage and connect with the local community’
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NewsSarah Lawler becomes new MD of Tesco Convenience
As Convenience MD she has replaced Kevin Tindall, who has now become Tesco MD for large stores
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NewsKay Group’s turnover shoots up by 35.2% to almost £200m
The 23-site operator said it had been actively promoting customer retention through its services, facilities and frontline staff
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NewsGroceryAid hires Kieran Hemsworth as new CEO
Hemsworth will be bringing a wealth of executive experience spanning 30 years in the fmcg industry
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Comment & OpinionIs the ‘most wanted’ list the right answer to rising convenience store crime?
The ACS 2023 Crime Report shows theft across the sector has reached record highs – and the organisation’s suggestions have been successfully acted on before
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News‘Most wanted’ list needed to stop shoplifters hitting convenience stores
The impassioned plea comes from the Association of Convenience Stores which found theft across the sector had reached record highs
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NewsTesco to stock Prime energy drink from next week
It is understood that Tesco will have an exclusive deal to sell the brand’s latest flavour: strawberry watermelon
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NewsAF Blakemore extends Stock and Sell scheme to smaller convenience stores
By signing up, retailers can earn up to £15,000 worth of free stock per store at retail value, as well as the latest NPD and free merchandising display units to drive sales
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NewsDCS Group surpasses £300m mark for first time
Chief revenue officer Simon Whitehead told The Grocer it reached the milestone through a combination of new customers and suppliers, and incremental growth
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NewsDavid Sands completes changeover from Nisa to Spar in under a year
Its entire estate has now been rebranded to the Spar Market fascia, including its three David’s Kitchen stores, based in Glenrothes, Falkirk and Kirkcaldy
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NewsBerry Bros & Rudd to open first dedicated spirits shop
The company said the upcoming launch demonstrates its commitment to cater to the growing demand for premium and luxury spirits
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NewsCentral Co-op saves shoppers £2.6m through exclusive member pricing
Central said the savings would stay put as the nation headed into the summer as a way of helping shoppers navigate the cost of living crisis
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NewsConvenience stores losing profits from free ATM services
One Premier retailer said his store’s ATM transactions had dropped by around 70% to 45 a day, with a 15p payment per transaction
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Analysis & FeaturesHow convenience retail is overcoming the cost of living barrier
The Convenience Conference offered insight into value strategies
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NewsCo-op and RSPB join forces to support UK peatland restoration
The projects will deliver environmental benefits including the protection of natural habitats for wildlife, potentially improving water quality, and reducing flood risk
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NewsBestway highlights top sellers in new scheme to drive profits for retailers
Bestway said it had been increasing its stockholding of the key lines over the past few months to ensure a consistent level of availability and volume
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NewsACS urges cautious approach to future wage rates
In a submission to the Low Pay Commission, ACS has urged it to recognise the unique challenges faced by businesses caused by the cost of living crisis