Convenience and Wholesale news – Page 28
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Hunt’s Food Group to create renewable energy surplus
As part of the plans, the business is constructing a 14 megawatt solar array on its farmland, which will generate 185% of its current electricity demands
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Asda launches first Express branded forecourt
The site offers an ’edited range’ of 2,000 products instead of the 3,000 in an ordinary Asda Express store
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Snappy Group hires Brad Jones as head of marketing
Jones started the newly created role last month. He is focusing on growing brand awareness of Snappy Shopper and Hungrrr
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Southern Co-op reports major drop in carbon emissions
The society also plans to install more solar panels, trial thermal night blinds on refrigeration units and optimise recycling methods
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Scottish c-stores to promote Best Start Foods prepaid cards
The Scottish Grocers Federation will train and encourage shop staff to get customers used to paying with Best Start Foods cards
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One Stop locks the price of more than 80 products
One Stop’s ‘Low Everyday Prices’ campaign started in June 2022 and is now in its sixth phase
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Sugro member ICS opens Birmingham distribution centre
The Sugro member said the new site would be dedicated to its CaterChoice foodservice division and would offer a click & collect service
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JJ Foodservice joins Local Authority Caterers Association
In February, the wholesaler announced plans to double the number of schools with which it works by 2026
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Pricecheck reports double digit growth for second year running
Pricecheck said that its core delivered wholesale offering remained the biggest contributor to turnover
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Hunt’s Food Group awarded B Corp status
Hunt’s said it had built upon its core values to achieve the award, which already included a commitment to donate £150,000 to charities each year
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Bestway launches website analytics platform for suppliers to monitor brand performance
In partnership with Contentsquare, the real-time analytics dashboard provides insights into retailers’ buying behaviour
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Blakemore awarded £9m of education and council contracts
The five new contracts will add over 400 new accounts to the company’s portfolio of education, care homes, leisure facilities and other council-run services
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Filco says new Filcard loyalty scheme is boosting basket spend
The South Wales-based independent retailer has 2,000 shoppers signed up to the scheme
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JJ Foodservice launches premium seafood range
The new range includes whole lobster, scallops and crab meat and will be available for the wholesaler’s London customers
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Sysco trialling bespoke butchery operation
The wholesaler has launched the project to provide a more personalised butchery proposition to local operators
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Asda continues rollout of Express convenience format
Asda opening Wiltshire site this month after setting its sights on 300 Express c-stores by the end of 2026
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Hancocks owner Innovative Bites acquired by private equity firm
Innovative Bites said the deal would strengthen its position in the UK confectionery and snacks sector while pushing expansion
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Spar trading director Chris Lewis exits business after 23 years
’Chris has been an important part of Spar’s recent history and we wish him continued success for the future’
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One month to go to The Convenience Conference 2023
Brought to you by ConvenienceStore.co.uk, The Grocer and Lumina Intelligence, this year’s conference will bring together top retailers and leading industry experts to discuss the key issues facing the sector
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Co-op stocking Prime Hydration drinks at 800 stores
The convenience retailer introduced the Blue Raspberry and Ice Pop Prime flavours to its shelves last week