Convenience and Wholesale news – Page 152
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NewsUnsold packs weigh heavy on indies as tobacco laws hit
Two-thirds of independent retailers were left with stock they could no longer legally sell
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NewsCostco opens Icelandic store run from the UK
Costco is planning to open a total of 26 new outlets this year, including one in France, for the first time later this month
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NewsAF Blakemore plans to recruit further 40 apprentices annually
The wholesaler plans to recruit 10 new supply chain apprentices every quarter from July
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NewsSmall Scots shops 'can't cope with deposit return scheme'
A Scottish parliamentary report has warned of the impact of a reduction of stock space
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NewsNisa uses double-decker trailers to reduce carbon emissions
Transdek trailers at Scunthorpe distribution centre will cut nearly 820,000km from vehicle routes annually…
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NewsPalmer & Harvey management shakeup sees several senior directors leave
A number of senior directors including executive deputy chairman Chris Etherington have left the wholesaler, The Grocer understands
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NewsMcColl's Jonathan Miller 'open to supply deal with Booker'
McColl’s CEO Jonathan Miller said he would be open to a supply deal with Booker
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NewsSugro UK to further roll out online ordering system
The buying and marketing group plans to roll out its online ordering system to a further 14 wholesaler member depots
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NewsInsects: Joanna Blythman should swot up
Sir, Such a lack of research behind many of Joanna Blythman’s comments last week
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NewsJJ Food Service to open Enfield branch to the public
It has invested £40,000 into a display area to highlight deals relevant to households
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NewsLandmark Wholesale launches 'high demand' summer drinks push
All you Need summer campaign features Landmark’s 12 bestselling seasonal soft and alcoholic drinks
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NewsBlakemore Wholesale launches on-the-go order app
The app, free for iOS and Android, offers a range of services including Click & Collect and Click & Deliver
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NewsConvenience store meal shop time 'half that of supermarkets'
The average shop in a convenience store takes 25 minutes versus an average of 46 minutes across other grocery channels
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NewsJonathan Miller plays down reports of McColl's One Stop bid
Earlier this month, The Grocer revealed McColl’s plans to trial a new supply deal with the Co-op
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NewsMusgrave looks to raise profile with new brand identity
Rebrand celebrates launch of the business 140 years ago
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NewsRetailers braced for consumer confusion over new tobacco laws
A poll of 130 retailers by Palmer & Harvey found 60% did not believe smokers were aware of the changes
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NewsLineup of leading women to speak at wholesale conference
Positive female role models will be highlighted at the Women in Wholesale event at the British Library on 19 October
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NewsBuoyant Booker defies Tesco deal distraction talk
Tesco’s proposed £3.7bn takeover of Booker has not distracted the wholesale giant as it delivered a 15% growth in pre-tax
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NewsOne in eight London indie retailers selling illegal tobacco
In an undercover operation by JTI, test purchasers managed to buy illegal products in 50 out of 400 retailers
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NewsThe Co-op links up with MRH for first-ever franchise deal
Seven new convenience stores will open over the course of the year with Co-op brand and own-label products