All Convenience articles – Page 75
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The Big InterviewDebbie Robinson big interview: how a leading co-op is coping with coronavirus
CEO Debbie Robinson has steered Central England Co-op through coronavirus-related abuse, safety and supply issues to support local communities
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NewsCostcutter expands range of coronavirus guidance and support
The online support package includes a guide to implementing social distancing in store
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NewsBooze delivery startup Drinkly rebrands to reflect crisis operations
The Scottish startup has rebranded as Shoply and has been working to bring convenience stores’ full ranges onto the platform
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NewsCo-op teams up with running clubs to launch volunteer shopping scheme
The retailer is connecting its most vulnerable customers with a volunteer to shop and deliver essential food supplies
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NewsCo-op to offer free school meals with gift card scheme
Education secretary Gavin Williamson said schools would be fully reimbursed and refunded for purchasing the gift cards
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NewsNisa retailer raises £2.4k for the NHS with customer support
Miv Chahal, owner of Nisa Prudhoe in Northumberland, ran around the precinct where the store is based 100 times
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NewsPret to reopen 70 more stores for takeaway and delivery
It follows the recent reopening of 30 of the high street sandwich chain’s outlets in London
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NewsJames Convenience readies ‘major project’ of store re-openings
James told The Grocer he had closed 12 of the 54-strong store estate due to a dramatic reduction in footfall
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NewsHome delivery from local c-stores soars during coronavirus crisis
ACS said more than 30,000 businesses had viewed its guidance on how to operate a delivery model
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NewsFuture of tobacco webinar: meet the panellists
Register now for The Grocer’s webinar on the future of tobacco
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NewsSuzanne Dover made brand and marketing director at Spar UK
Dover has replaced Michael Lawless, who left the business earlier this month
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NewsC-store delivery app Snappy Shopper sales soar over 500% in lockdown
The latest figures show the number of customers ordering goods via the app has increased by 360%
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NewsBestway fast-tracking its retailers on to Uber Eats programme
The wholesaler currently has more than 150 stores signed up to the service
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Analysis and FeaturesPop-up grocery: how pubs and cafés are transforming into convenience stores
Across the UK, outlets are switching to become pop-up grocery stores for their local communities
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NewsSouthampton Nisa partners with local taxis for delivery
The Maybush store also launched a click & collect service to help customers make purchases without putting themselves at risk
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NewsConvenience stores urged to sign up to vulnerable shopping service
Retailers can now submit a form to their local authority that details the products and services they have available
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NewsSweet Talk convenience chain up to 800 deliveries a day since lockdown
Sales are up 37% despite a significant decline in store footfall
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NewsPret to reopen 10 London stores to serve nearby hospitals
The shops in the capital will open their kitchens from Thursday 16 April for takeaway and delivery only
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NewsHeinz insists DTC food service ‘won’t impact’ wholesale and c-store customers
The timing of the move has upset many of its wholesaler customers who are struggling to receive enough stock
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Comment and OpinionBig brands need to make supporting the convenience sector a priority
Heinz is now selling DTC, while wholesalers plead for stock