All articles by Alice Leader – Page 42
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy Asda’s convenience ‘move’ to supply EG Group sites is not a piece of cake
Asda’s new c-store format is rolling out to hundreds of EG Group forecourts. But a potentially steep learning curve is ahead
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NewsCo-op to open eighth university franchise store, in Aberdeen
It will bring the number of students served by Co-op to more than 150,000 across the UK
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NewsHalf of independent c-store owners have not had a single day off in a year, research finds
The ACS 2021 Local Shop Report, published today, reveals the number of retailers taking no days off has doubled since last year
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NewsSysco to take over foodservice wholesaler Medina
Medina operates out of two sites and provides more than 5,000 products to businesses
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NewsMorrisons to donate gardening tools to schoolchildren in new campaign
The move comes as research found that some children aged six to 15 have a poor understanding of how fruit & vegetables are grown
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NewsSewell On The Go profits soar despite 18% sales decline
The retailer said a shift towards store-only visits compensated for the fuel sales slump
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NewsCo-op launches climate change commitments for Fairtrade producers
Co-op also said it would continue in its commitment to spend more than 0.7% of its pre-tax profit to international aid
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NewsRoadchef hits record-breaking sales during bank holiday weekend
Almost one million people visited the company’s 30 sites across the UK last weekend
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NewsMFG opens first electric vehicle-only hub at Manchester forecourt
This move forms part of its plans to invest £400m in ultra-rapid EV charges across its UK network by the end of 2030
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NewsSpar MD Louise Hoste to be new chair of ACS from November
Independent retailer Ramesh Shingadia will continue in the role as vice chair following his appointment in February.
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Scotland’s Protection of Workers Act actually deter would-be abusers?
From today it has become a statutory offence to assault, threaten or abuse a retail worker in Scotland
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NewsCentral England Co-op to save 230,000 meals a year with Too Good To Go
The rollout of Too Good To Go follows a six-week trial earlier this year
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NewsEros Retail acquires Nisa Local store in Peterhead
Neish Supermarket on Clerkhill Road changed hands this week
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NewsNisa’s Making a Difference Locally launches charity clothing banks
Its charity partner Nathan’s Wastesavers handles the maintenance of the clothing banks, including installing, servicing, and emptying them
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NewsNick Meagher to join Co-op as head of insight and research
He will start the newly created role in September and take on insight and research leadership for Co-op’s food, insurance, funeralcare, legal, community and membership functions
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NewsSouthern Co-op to take on 20 more young people on job placements through Kickstart
The latest joiners will take the number of people on Kickstart placements to nearly 40 at the society
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NewsPost Office partners with DPD for click & collect services
The service will initially be available at 250 Post Offices before rolling out to 1,500 branches across the UK
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Category ReportThe Doomsday diet: rice, noodles & pulses category report 2021
Shoppers stockpiled rice & noodles as Covid hit. Now supplies are tightening and cheap own label is up. How can brands compete?
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NewsBlakemore still operating from Hastings depot despite closure plan
Blakemore has recruited 84 new drivers in the past four months
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NewsJustin King to speak at the Convenience Conference 2021
Other key speakers at the face-to-face event include AF Blakemore MD James Russell and Co-op MD of property Stuart Hookins