All articles by Alice Leader
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SoSweet launches first own-label range into convenience channel
It has so far launched in over 100 stores across the south west, including Premier and Spar, as well as in its own 16 retail stores, online and TikTok
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Spar wholesaler James Hall drives rollout of Ann Forshaw’s milk vending machines
The 24-hour service dispenses pasteurised and non-homogenised fresh milk in 500ml or one-litre servings, priced at £1 and £1.60 respectively
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Costa Coffee adds tea to Express machine offer
The business said the rollout also represented its continued investment in innovation and consumer convenience
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NearSt launches tech allowing c-stores to connect in-store inventory to delivery apps
It works by linking to the retailer’s EPoS systems, ensuring their in-store availability is displayed live on the apps
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Platinum Retail enjoys 40% surge in turnover to £163.8m
The forecourt operator reported the strong growth following investment in site expansion, food to go and technology
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Allwyn launches first digital scratchcard dispenser
The technology, which has been created in partnership with Scientific Games, will make its debut at an Asda store in Ashton-under-Lyne
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Nisa founder Dudley Ramsden dies aged 81
Retailers and wholesalers across the sector have paid tributes in honour of his contribution to it
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Retail crime ‘spirals’ to more than 2,000 incidents a day
There were also 70 incidents per day which involved a weapon, more than double the previous year
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Analysis & Features
Franchise & fascia report 2025: convenience by numbers
A break down of the store numbers, type as well as membership costs and minimum contract terms
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Analysis & Features
How can independent convenience stores defend their prices?
Supermarkets have opened a new front in their pricing battle, offering Aldi Price matching in their convenience stores. So what can independents do to persuade shoppers they still offer value?
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AF Blakemore sales drop 4.6% after losing major supply deal with EG Group to Asda
AF Blakemore said positive actions on high-margin categories and cost control meant adjusted EBITDA increased by 52% from £19.3m to £29.4m
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Bestway to debut Costcutter On The Go format with James Convenience Retail
JCR chairman Jonathan James told The Grocer the new format had been designed for its transient sites located at bus stations
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Ubamarket launches AI loyalty app in convenience sector
Ubacart app offers exclusive, personalised promotions, which are applied when shoppers present the digital loyalty card at the checkout
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National Lottery retailers break record in mystery shopper ID checks
In tests by Allwyn, a record-breaking 92.3% of retailers correctly asked for ID as proof of age on their first visit
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Booker boosts symbol estate by 9% to almost 8,000 stores
All of its fascias expanded in store numbers, with Premier adding 411 stores to reach 4,760, spanning both standalone and forecourt stores
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Co-op partners with Yeep to expand parcel locker services
Trial stores include Bletchley in Buckinghamshire, Castle Douglas in Dumfries & Galloway, and Stanton Hill in Nottinghamshire
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B2B.store upgrades WhatsApp comms platform for wholesalers
Existing wholesalers using the WhatsApp channel include Bestway, Time Wholsale and Rayburn Trading, as well as buying group Sugro
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Co-op opens first store of 75 planned in 2025, in Salford Quays
The launch comes after the retailer revealed ambitions to open up to 75 new stores this year, consisting of both Co-op-owned and franchise stores
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Booker donates over 20 million meals through FareShare and Olio partnership
The leftover stock, including fresh produce, meat and packaged goods, is then distributed to local communities to minimise food wasted
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One Stop locks prices on over 100 lines in new value campaign
The Tesco-owned retailer said it wanted to support customers post-Christmas, ensuring they could access “trusted brands while staying within their budget”