Convenience and Wholesale news – Page 66
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NewsCo-op launches climate change commitments for Fairtrade producers
Co-op also said it would continue in its commitment to spend more than 0.7% of its pre-tax profit to international aid
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NewsMFG opens first electric vehicle-only hub at Manchester forecourt
This move forms part of its plans to invest £400m in ultra-rapid EV charges across its UK network by the end of 2030
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NewsBooker teams up with FareShare and Olio to redistribute surplus food
Booker launched a trial in 11 cash & carry depots and two distribution centres in Januar
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NewsSpar MD Louise Hoste to be new chair of ACS from November
Independent retailer Ramesh Shingadia will continue in the role as vice chair following his appointment in February.
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NewsRebecca Adlington unveiled as host of The Convenience Awards 2021
The Convenience Awards 2021 takes place on 14 September at The Londoner Hotel
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NewsLabour crisis revealed: Food shortages caused by 500,000 worker deficit
A new report estimates there are over half a million posts that need to be filled across farming, food production and distribution, as well as retail and hospitality
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NewsSchools told to prepare for food shortages
Wholesalers are warning schools of the need to ‘stock up’ as the HGV driver crisis intensifies
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NewsPost Office launches EasyID app to improve parcel collection
The organisation said the app is designed to make parcel collection quicker and easier
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Scottish Wholesale Association joins project to cut vehicle emissions
The aim of the study is to identify the business case for using fuel cell technology to achieve zero-emission road freight
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NewsBoots partners with Deliveroo for on-demand deliveries
Deliveroo customers will be able to order food items as well as medicines for minor ailments
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NewsBRC and Logistics UK demand more action to beat HGV driver shortage
The trade bodies have laid down three actions for government to take
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NewsBooker HGV drivers balloted over strike action
Unite has accused managers at Booker of being “missing in action”
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NewsCentral England Co-op to save 230,000 meals a year with Too Good To Go
The rollout of Too Good To Go follows a six-week trial earlier this year
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NewsCook concessions soar as 150 are added in past year
Sales from concessions were up 20% in the last year and now make up two-fifths of Cook’s total sales
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NewsWelsh wholesaler Castell Howell ups driver wages by 24% to fight shortage
It has also increased pay to workers in its six depots by 8% this year
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NewsConfex reports sales jump of 30% since the start of the year
The group has recruited eight new members this year, taking its membership to 219 wholesalers
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NewsWomen facing less gender discrimination in wholesale sector, survey finds
However, a “lack of respect” was cited as the biggest challenge for women by 28% of respondents
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NewsEros Retail acquires Nisa Local store in Peterhead
Neish Supermarket on Clerkhill Road changed hands this week
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NewsNisa’s Making a Difference Locally launches charity clothing banks
Its charity partner Nathan’s Wastesavers handles the maintenance of the clothing banks, including installing, servicing, and emptying them
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NewsNick Meagher to join Co-op as head of insight and research
He will start the newly created role in September and take on insight and research leadership for Co-op’s food, insurance, funeralcare, legal, community and membership functions