Convenience and Wholesale news – Page 29
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NewsDeliveroo’s rapid Hop service to trial newspaper deliveries
The newspapers available for delivery ’within as little as 15 minutes’ will be the Daily Mail, Telegraph, Mirror, Express and Guardian
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NewsFrozen food wholesaler Hopwells acquires Windsor Foodservice
Hopwells said the deal formed part of a strategic plan to expand its geographical reach and overall offering
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NewsForecourt operator Platinum Retail doubles estate in two years
Platinum’s revenues grew 77% to £89.6m, according to the latest accounts, while pre-tax profits rose 31% to £4.4m
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NewsBestway running promotions campaign for coronation
The wholesale giant said it was aiming to help retailers maximise profits over the period with leading promotions and products
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NewsNisa aiming to recruit 400 stores this year
Nisa said the recruitment drive was a testament to its ’industry-leading availability levels, competitive prices and access to the Co-op own brand range’
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NewsCity snapshot: Food inflation hits new high but pricing predicted to ease
Food inflation reached another record high in April but the rate of price inflation may have peaked
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NewsAsda launches Deliveroo Hop rapid delivery service
The trial will see a dedicated picking space in the back of the store as well as a team of Asda colleagues to prepare the orders
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NewsThe Convenience Awards 2024: Date and venue revealed
The Convenience Awards will take place on 21 March 2024 at the Victoria Warehouse in Manchester
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NewsWholesaler Nasco joins Sugro UK buying group
Nasco has been trading for over 20 years, supplying groceries, confectionery, soft drinks and toiletry products to customers across the UK
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NewsAsda opens 150th On the Move convenience store
The latest opening puts Asda a step closer to having 200 of the roadside convenience stores by the end of 2023
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NewsHolland & Barrett launches open banking payment option
H&B will now be able to process e-commerce payments using Trustly
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NewsMorrisons launches first retail forum for independents
Retailers sitting on the board include Harj Dhasee and Alex Kapadia, who both opened a store with Morrisons Daily last year
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NewsMPK Garages switches supply deal from Morrisons Daily to Nisa
The changeover will be happening over the next three months, with all 11 stores taking on a dual branded fascia with Nisa
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NewsChapple & Jenkins acquires Lansdell Soft Drinks for an undisclosed sum
Lansdell specialises in soft drinks, alcohol, confectionery, snacks and impulse products
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NewsBrakes freezes prices on 1,850 own-brand products until October
The foodservice giant said the price freeze would provide businesses with certainty around continuing food inflation
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NewsAmacor to switch three stores from Nisa to Morrisons Daily
The first site reopened today (20 April) in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside
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NewsSainsbury’s launches value campaign across Local stores
The ‘Pocket Friendly Prices’ campaign is using new signage highlight value-tier household essentials
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NewsCook reports Easter sales up by 24% year on year
Sales at Cook’s 96 retail shops increased by 31% over the two-week period before and after Easter
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NewsDRS delay: companies call for tens of millions in compensation
Companies are demanding compensation after the plans were shelved for a third time
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NewsBestway Vans Direct set to hit highest sales yet
The bi-weekly service aims to help retailers fill gaps on shelves and advise them on the next bestselling lines to maximise profitability