All articles by Andrew Don – Page 45
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Grocer 33Grocer 33 store of the week: Waitrose Dorking
Customers know it is the customer service that makes us different
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NewsL&F Jones to focus on foodservice as five c-stores go up for sale
The South West-based business is also selling a fifth outlet privately in Shirehampton, Bristol
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NewsE-cigarette sales need regulation, says study
E-cig sales are sweeping through adolescent markets, the research claims, and calls for laws regarding sales to be brought in quicker
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NewsIceland stores could get new look to match new website colours
Iceland wanted to ensure there was “consistency” across the customer experience no matter what device they were using to access the site
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NewsScotmid Stockbridge store wins Convenience Retailer of Year
Store manager Craig McAulay said he was “gobsmacked”. “I think we won because we’re trying to give something different to the customers”.
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Grocer 33Chris Reynard of Waitrose Teignmouth: G33 store of the week
It’s down to pride. I would expect my team to be well-presented. If it comes from the top, that cascades through the team.
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Analysis & FeaturesRobots: how much potential for food and drink manufacturing?
Who made your last sandwich? That’s right, it was a human being. But how long before the robots take over?
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NewsRippleglen gives e-cig operations over to Real Trading
The company’s 90 independent stores will now be exclusively supplied by Real Trading, who offer next-day direct-to-store delivery
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NewsFood prices plummet and spending increases as deflation bites
ONS data sheds light on the unique set of circumstances currently unfolding in the retail industry
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NewsSpar trialling Daily Deli counter
The Daily Deli range is available all day and includes fresh salad products, sandwiches, baguettes and accompaniment
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NewsMcColl's hopes to tap to-go trend with Nescafé coffee machines
McColls is introducing eXpresso PLUS Nescafé Alegria machines in 110 of its 1,300-plus stores after a four-store trial
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NewsIllicit tobacco clampdown plan issued by HMRC and Border Force
The measures include the introduction of a registration scheme for those who deal in raw tobacco
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NewsM&S to begin beach clean-up paid for by bag levy
The 2015 Big Beach Clean-up aims to get 8,000 M&S customers and employees to clear litter from 135 beaches
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NewsAldi to sponsor Team GB in lead-up to 2016 Olympics
The supermarket group will work with the British Olympic Association (BOA) to deliver key initiatives including the organisation’s youth engagement programme
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NewsConvenience operators blast national minimum wage hike
Trade associations have warned the hike could force independent retailers to axe jobs
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Rippleglen's new website takes on discounters
The CTN operator, which has 91 stores, is a long-term critic of the discounters
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Nestlé and Coca-Cola to trial new recyclable packaging
A consortium is testing the feasibility of including flexible laminated packaging in household recycling schemes
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NewsApproved Food sales soar on back of TV appearances
Approved Food, the online seller of short-dated food and drink, has reported an “overwhelming” response to recent high-profile television appearances.
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NewsWaitrose to offer in-store dry cleaning services for customers
Its partnership with Johnsons Cleaners comes after a successful trial in which the services was offered in eight stores
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NewsCo-op launches own-label Easter eggs with dedicated website
The Co-op’s three eggs are Loved by us Popping Candy egg, Loved by us Popcorn egg and Loved by us Buttonscotch egg