All articles by Alice Leader – Page 7
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NewsSpar secures another symbol group exclusive with Kit Kat Chunky Crunchy Double Choc
From 27 June, the limited-edition bar will be available in Spar stores across the UK
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NewsFilco to complete Together with Morrisons rollout this week
Its completion follows a four-month conversion programme from its supply deal with Nisa, with which it has operated for over 40 years
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NewsOver 300 offenders targeting c-stores brought to justice through NBCS Connect Direct scheme
The not-for-profit organisation launched the service in 2022 as an efficient avenue for its members to log incidents of theft, abuse and violence
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NewsNisa resets pricing strategy to create easier workload for retailers
The symbol group has also reviewed Co-op own label to ensure “we focus on value where it is most important to shoppers”
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NewsShoplifting in Scotland reaches highest level in 10 years
According to the Recorded Crime in Scotland 2023-24 report, acts of theft have increased 41% in 10 years
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NewsFuel price transparency ‘bringing back competition’ as petrol drops £2.50 a tank
The AA explained it can take up to two weeks for wholesale costs to be reflected at the pump as retailers sell off existing stock they bought at the previous price
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NewsGreens Retail to open two Iceland Local stores in new tie-up
The Iceland range will sit alongside its existing supply deal with Nisa, which provides its stores with Co-op own-brand products
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NewsOne third of shoppers witness incidents of theft in past year
The new findings come as the retail sector reported record levels of shoplifting over the past year, creating a costly challenge for businesses
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NewsLabour commits to reviving standalone offence for attacking shopworkers
A new bill means the parliamentary process before it becomes law will have to start from scratch
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NewsAF Blakemore offers Philpotts food-to-go and coffee concept to indies
The food-to-go innovation offers consumers breakfast and lunchtime options, including sourdough rolls, baguettes, and freshly prepared salad boxes
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NewsDominic Hall elected president of Spar International
He is joint MD for wholesaler James Hall, which supplies Spar stores across northern England, having worked for the fifth-generation family business since 1999
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NewsCo-op expands parcel locker partnership with InPost to 100 more stores
The rollout will expand Co-op’s parcel locker network to over 150 stores by the end of 2024
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NewsBooker offers retailers extra profit on tobacco lines in new scheme
Shop Locally Tobacco Club, retailers who sign up can access an additional 1% profit on return, equivalent to £1,000 a year
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NewsNisa pauses fuel levy for 40 retailers to assess impact on business
It is understood the symbol group is looking at how it could boost loyalty and sales volume
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Comment & OpinionTories’ slap in the face to shopworkers is future government’s win
Tory ministers have failed to keep their promise on the monumental legislation that would have made attacking a shopworker a standalone offence
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NewsCo-op relaunches Louth store to feature value fashion Bonmarché outlet
The convenience retailer said the 3,000 sq ft Bonmarché zone marked an “inaugural partnership” between the two businesses
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NewsDavid Knight switches from Budgens to Together With Morrisons model
Knight said access to a wider product range was a key factor in his decision to switch
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NewsACS warns of fakes as new King Charles banknotes enter circulation
The trade body has advised that convenience store owners visit the Bank of England website for information on spotting fake notes that might enter circulation from 5 June
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NewsRontec extends contract with Morrisons as it opens 100th Daily store
Rontec, Morrisons’ longest-standing Daily franchise partner, has also extended its contract with the supermarket to 2030
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NewsGlenshire Group bolsters leadership team as it grows estate
Starting next week in a newly created role, Aleksandra Copeland, formerly head of central operations at forecourt operator Applegreen, has been hired as group operations director