All articles by Ronan Hegarty – Page 25
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Comment & OpinionSchool meals shouldn’t be a political football: kids have the right to eat
The government might have thought Marcus Rashford would go away. He won’t
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NewsCo-op cuts branded and own-label prices and adds new Honest Value range
Co-op has cut prices on 300 products which include fruit and veg, fresh meat, rice, pasta, coffee and toilet roll
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NewsChristian Woolfenden to take up UK MD role at Philip Morris International
He will take up his new role on 1 November and report to Frederic de Wilde
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NewsTwo Co-op employees recognised in birthday honours for services during pandemic
They’re being recognised for their work to keep communities fed throughout the coronavirus pandemic
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NewsCo-op says regular shoppers will be better off as it drops 5:1 scheme
Its revamped membership scheme aims to double the amount of money donated to good causes
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NewsCo-op to grow BAME representation in its leadership team
Co-op wants to ensure 10% of its 600-strong leadership team would be from black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds by 2025
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Analysis & FeaturesAs Charles Wilson steps down, what now for Booker?
Wilson has embodied Booker for many of its members, some of whom fear new boss, Tesco’s Andrew Yaxley, will have different priorities
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NewsTesco increases rollout of Krispy Kreme digital display cabinets
Tesco said the exclusive partnership had proved popular with shoppers
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NewsCo-op sets new store opening targets in rapid expansion plan
The convenience retailer is also conducting major refurbishments as part of a multi-million pound store investment programme
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NewsGovernment still investigating Sunday trading extensions
The move comes despite reports earlier in the summer the government had shelved plans to change the existing rules
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Comment & OpinionWhat McColl’s interims tell us about the impact of coronavirus on convenience
A £500k pre-tax loss doesn’t look like good news, but it’s not all doom and gloom
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NewsLidl set to open £70m Peterborough regional distribution centre
The 450,000 sq ft facility is replacing an existing smaller warehouse in Lutterworth
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NewsBrakes and Bidfood shielding food packs contract put on pause
Foodservice giants delivered more than five million boxes over a four month period
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NewsHim & MCA Insight becomes Lumina Intelligence as William Reed combines data sources
The launch of Lumina Intelligence will be supported with a new website and social media platforms
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NewsFace mask rules add to ‘worst week’ of staff abuse, Co-op reports
The convenience retailer said it recorded 990 incidents of anti-social behaviour and verbal abuse
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NewsMost supermarkets will encourage staff to wear masks from Friday
While current government guidance does not make it mandatory for shopworkers to wear coverings, many retailers are actively encouraging their use
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NewsThe Felix Project to run FareShare operations in London
The move sees The Felix Project join the FareShare network as its 18th regional delivery partner
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Analysis & FeaturesHow convenience stores can hold on to customers post-lockdown
Local c-stores have enjoyed a boost during the coronavirus. As lockdown eases, how can they make sure they retain those customers?
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NewsMichael O’Loughlin made COO at SimplyFresh in ‘transformation’
The appointment means a change of role for co-founder Kash Khera, who will become business development director
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NewsBestway joins push to prevent relaxing of Sunday trading laws
MD Dawood Pervez has written to chancellor Rishi Sunak and business secretary Alok Sharma urging them to rethink their plans