Convenience and Wholesale news – Page 15
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Trade bodies call on PCCs to act on local crime as retailers report record theft
As part of the campaign, the groups are also lobbying for easier methods of reporting shop theft, and a single point of contact for all retailers to be established
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AF Blakemore hires Lawrence Shirazian as MD for new foodservice business unit
Joining on 4 December, Shirazian will head up AF Blakemore’s foodservice, fresh meat, and wholesale divisions
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Jempson’s debuts iSqueeze’s new pineapple slicer at Rye store
In 15 seconds, the machine cuts off the crown, removes the peel and core of the pineapple, then cuts it into either slices, chunks or sticks, as chosen by the consumer
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Delivery robot driver gets extra training after ‘trying to run over’ pedestrian
The robot had been delivering Co-op groceries to a customer in Northampton when it drove across the lawn of their neighbour and ran over a cat repellent device
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Caterforce revamps own label range to meet new salt reduction guidelines
It is initially focusing on sauces and pastes under its Chefs’ Selections range, before redeveloping other lines that are affected by the guidelines
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Bidfood to reach 27 depots with 2025 Worcester opening
The 60,000 sq ft depot will add to Bidfood’s growing infrastructure, with two new depots in Glasgow and Bedfordshire launching earlier this year
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FWD calls on Westminster to unlock growth and prosperity in the wholesale sector
FWD is aiming to kickstart a conversation on how the sector’s “knotty challenges” can be addressed in order to “turbocharge growth” for wholesalers across the UK
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Sysco GB to invest £15m into Brakes Scotland depot in Newhouse
It will be focusing the investment around expanding the site in order to allow Brakes Scotland to grow the number of Scottish products it sells
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JJ Foodservice reveals sustainability drive at supplier conference
Chief operating officer Kaan Hendekli said the wholesaler was making some significant investments to make the company more eco-friendly
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Henderson Group launches festive sandwich range
Northern Irish Spar wholesaler launched the wider Delish range earlier this year in partnership with food-to-go manufacturer, Around Noon
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West of England mayor launches funding for retailers tackling theft
There is a total of £142,000 available, and retailers in the area which includes Bath and Bristol can apply for a 50% match funding grant up to £2,000
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MPK Garages doubles grocery sales after Nisa switch
MPK Garages’ 1,800 sq ft site in Dordon was the latest to take on the Nisa fascia, which is co-branded with MPK’s independent brand Pop-In Daily
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Co-op membership reaches eight-year high
The convenience retailer credited the relaunch of its membership in April, including the addition of Member Prices, with boosting recruitment
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Free-to-use ATMs drop by more than 15,000 in five years
According to the ACS’s latest figures in its Access To Cash Tracker, there are currently 37,836 free-to-use cash machines available across the UK
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Co-op to get 7.5% of its electricity from new solar farm
The initial agreement is set to run for 15 years. At maximum capacity the farm will supply up to 7.5% of Co-op’s total electricity needs per year
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Trade bodies warn over impact of wage rises as NLW set to reach £11.44
The government yesterday (21 November) confirmed the NLW will rise by 9.8% from £10.42 to £11.44 per hour in April
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Co-op ditches Christmas ad in favour of community donation campaign
From today, the society is calling on shoppers to give “the gift of community spirit”
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Parfetts boosting retailer support team as symbol estate grows
The wholesaler is currently looking for five more retail development advisors (RDAs), which would take the team to 30 overall
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Co-op relaunches largest store in multimillion-pound makeover
The near 22,000 sq ft store, in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, had been transformed in a bid to better serve the Island community, Co-op said
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Asda launches 100th Asda Express store
The store launched in Hexham last week, stocking up to 3,000 branded and own-label products across top-up essentials, food to go, and cooking ingredients