All articles by Alice Leader – Page 51
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NewsCentral England Co-op reports 9.2% growth in festive sales
New Year’s Eve saw the biggest jump with an 11% sales hike
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NewsNisa reports more than 620 store recruitments in 2020
Nisa has formed an induction team dedicated to support new partners during their first 100 days
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NewsNisa drives value for January with ‘Half Price or Better’ deals
The promotional event is in store now and lasts until 26 January
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NewsACS backs ‘please give me space’ social distancing campaign
Concept has been developed by The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower in collaboration with the Royal National Institute of Blind People
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NewsAscona Group takes estate to 50 with latest acquisition
The forecourt operator completed the purchase of the BP branded Anker Service Station in Nuneaton today
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NewsOne Stop conveys stricter messaging to customers in latest Covid PoS kit
Messaging has been changed from ‘please wear a face covering’ to ‘no face covering, no entry’
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NewsFormer NFRN COO Greg Deacon to join Jisp as chief customer officer
Deacon will join the shopping app business on 1 February
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NewsMidcounties Co-op reports spike in Christmas sales as it boosts local sourcing
The sales of the retailer’s enhanced seasonal range rose by 60% on a like-for-like basis
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NewsSouthern Co-op donates 2,500 bags for life to family support service
The retailer’s initiative will see Tarner Children’s Centre in Brighton deliver food parcels to families without using single-use carrier bags
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NewsJames Hall launches new vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free sandwich range
The vegan selection consists of an onion bhaji and bombay potato wrap, as well as a vegan cheese salad wrap
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NewsCo-op to host virtual music festival to fight food poverty
All net profits from ticket sales will be donated to FareShare, as well as Help Musicians and Stagehand
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NewsCentral England Co-op delivery drivers offer ‘time to chat’ for those facing loneliness
The service will run off the back of its home delivery services via partnerships with Snappy Shopper and Appy Shop
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NewsVictoria Lockie promoted to head of retail role at Nisa
Her promotion comes as Nisa revealed to The Grocer that its key accounts finished 2020 105% ahead of budget
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NewsHenderson Group plugging gaps in Sainsbury’s Northern Ireland store supply
The Belfast-based wholesaler is supplying about 300 products to Sainsbury’s, which operates 13 stores in Northern Ireland
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NewsTwo postmasters to sit on Post Office board for first time
The applications opened today (4 January) for a four-week period with the new non-executives due to start in April this year
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NewsNisa pushes healthy living offers for January
The symbol group said it will provide retailers with “eye-catching” PoS and leaflets
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News£100,000 of Ribena Sparkling to be given to charity via 40 retailers
Retailers will between them receive 8,884 cases of the product
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NewsCosta Coffee recalls Jammy Rudolph Shortcake over undeclared egg
The undeclared ingredient presents a possible health risk for those with an egg allergy or intolerance
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Analysis & FeaturesSoft drinks: carbonates & energy drinks: Top Products report 2020
Large multipacks of cola and lemonade sold well this year as Brits sought mixers for at-home drinking occasions
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Analysis & FeaturesSauces: table: Top Products report 2020
With nowhere to eat out in the summer, Brits enjoyed a taste of their favourite restaurants at home