All Convenience articles – Page 50
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Analysis & Features
Five unmissable long reads on food and drink in 2021
It’s been a big year for the food and drink sector. Omicron aside, 2021 has brought ongoing Brexit challenges, new technology, rapidly evolving shopping habits and the arrival of new power players.
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News
Waitrose strikes wholesale deal with Jersey convenience chain Alliance
The upscale retailer will supply over 1,000 products to Alliance’s four stores on the island from 2022
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Podcast
UK Convenience Retail in 2022: The Convenience Mix Podcast
Our experts look to the year ahead and highlight three trends that we believe will impact UK convenience retail in 2022 and beyond
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News
Nisa switches to free range across all eggs
Nisa said it would be investing in margin for retailers on eggs
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Analysis & Features
James Hall cyberattack: what happened and what are the lessons?
The Spar wholesaler is counting the cost after 300-plus stores were affected
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News
ACS launches support network group for women running convenience stores
The aim is to provide women with a space to connect with each other and to share their experiences and perspectives
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News
Anti-food waste app Gander to join forces with McColl’s in the new year
It is also continuing to bolster its reach among Nisa retailers
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News
SimplyFresh targets independents with ‘LittleFresh’ relaunch
The first site opened in Moorgate last month, with the other two set to open in Januar
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News
WH Smith opens store with Well Pharmacy at Euston station
WH Smith opened its first store with a Well Pharmacy at Gatwick airport in April 2019 and added a second at Heathrow last August
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Comment & Opinion
Supermarkets need q-commerce to win back share from discounters
Convenience is the new weapon in the battle against Aldi and Lidl, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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Analysis & Features
Why McColl’s is banking on its Morrisons Daily strategy
It’s had a tough year, but CEO Jonathan Miller remains confident
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News
Nisa stores achieve £5m in sales with Snappy Shopper home deliveries
It is more than double the total that had been achieved by February this year
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News
James Hall bringing stores ‘back online’ after more than 300 hit by cyberattack
The Spar wholesaler was first made aware of the attack on 5 December, when a number of stores were forced to temporarily shut their doors.
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News
Date announced for The Convenience Conference and Awards
The Convenience Awards and The Convenience Conference will return on 13 September 2022
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News
Heart of England Co-op joins forces with Too Good To Go anti-food waste app
Other co-op societies already on board with the scheme are Scotmid, Midcounties and Central England
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News
Cyberattack hits more than 300 James Hall-supplied Spar stores
James Hall said it was sorry for the inconvenience caused to its customers and thanked retailers for their patience
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Analysis & Features
Why Greencore lost 11% of its value when CEO Patrick Coveney announced his departure
With Greencore now back on its feet, Patrick Coveney’s move to SSP Group took the market by surprise. He’ll find plenty to do in his new role
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Comment & Opinion
Victory at last in battle for shopworker protection but violent crime isn’t just about a bill
New bill is welcome and timely news but battle to reduce violent crime against shopworkers is far from over
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News
One Stop tailors product offer to local demographics for first time
One Stop said the move will also help reduce unnecessary waste with chilled or fresh products that don’t sell and go out of date
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News
One Stop sees uptick in ‘cold start’ stores as new franchisees join business
Existing One Stop franchisees and other retailers were also shifting towards the ‘cold starts’ model