All Convenience articles – Page 3
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NewsNisa to drop fuel levy to £3.66 per delivery for first time since August 2023
In a letter sent to retailers, seen by The Grocer, Nisa said: “We will continue to track the cost of fuel on a quarterly basis and make any necessary amendments
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NewsMotor Fuel Group picks up top prize at Forecourt Trader Awards
MFG, which operates more than 1,200 forecourts, also won best in region awards for its sites in Eastbourne, Faversham and Musselburgh
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NewsCJ Lang boasts 14.2% rise in turnover to £253m
The Dundee-based wholesaler, which also grew pre-tax profits by 8% to £4m, acquired 12 new company-owned stores over the past year, bringing it to 115 overall
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NewsMedia Bites 15 October: Menzies, Gail’s, Greggs, Wine Society, 7-Eleven
Gail’s CEO Tom Molnar recalls how 20 years ago, the idea of having more than five branches would have seemed fanciful
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NewsCo-op ramps up retail media offering with rollout of hundreds of front of store screens
The Co-op Media Network (CMN) said new screens will appear at 300 of Co-op’s busiest, urban stores, at a rate of 24 stores a month until January next year
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WhitepapersHow online delivery apps are redefining success for retailers
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NewsSainsbury’s kicks off major overhaul of its convenience store estate
Sainsbury’s aims to rebalance its Local store estate, as well as review the range of products stocked in different locations
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NewsParfetts launches cooking sauces under Go Local range
Retailers can enjoy a 33% margin under the new range, with a case of six available at £5.99
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NewsFunctional energy drink Nutrein to hit 5,000 c-stores by March
Co-founder Steve Rush, however, said he was in talks with wholesalers, including Nisa and Bestway, to arrange a more permanent supply deal
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NewsAllwyn launches chocolate-scented scratchcard with £500 prizes
The new chocolate box-themed £5 scratchcard, called £500 Selection, offers players over 11,000 top prizes worth £500
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Company Shop was turned around
After Company Shop Group was acquired by Biffa it started losing money. But a dramatic turnaround has been achieved by helping its members and its suppliers
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NewsOne Stop to replace own-label range with Tesco lines in ‘game-changer’ for retailers
Starting on 21 October, the Tesco subsidiary will roll out the new own-label range in phases across its 1,000 company-owned and franchise stores
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NewsOne in four cigarettes smoked in UK now illicit
Findings are according to new data from Marlboro maker Philip Morris International (PMI)
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NewsCo-op ramps up solar drive with plans to install panels on 700 sites
In a move that could see 76,000 solar panels rolled out, the convenience retailer said it aimed to deliver 30,000 MWh of solar energy – enough to power the equivalent of around 12,500 homes for a year
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NewsCentral Co-op renews tie-up with Retail Insight to tackle food waste
The society will work with the software provider for a further three years, having first adopted Retail Insight’s WasteInsight platform in 2021
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NewsAppleby Westward trials Too Good To Go’s AI-powered platform to optimise markdowns
The AI-powered software allows stores to streamline food waste management processes and optimise markdown decisions
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NewsFilco scraps refill stations after finding them ‘waste of time and money’
Director Matthew Hunt told The Grocer he had dedicated six metres of room to position the stations in each store, with installation costing around £10,000
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NewsBarista Bar on course to become second-biggest convenience coffee brand in Scotland by Christmas
The Northern Irish coffee brand has grown its market share by 20% in the past year
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Analysis & FeaturesLoyalty boost: what did we learn from the Co-op’s results?
Co-op’s half-year results show a business boosted by member discounts and delivered sales – but wholesale is struggling
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NewsScotmid Co-op enjoys 40% surge in trading profit to £2.1m
During the six months to 27 July, Scotmid also reported an almost 1% rise in turnover to £214m