All articles by Alice Leader
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NewsMedia Bites 1 May: Post Office, Starbucks, Royal Mail takeover
The government will give ‘recognition’ payments to Post Office Capture victims before they receive full compensation
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NewsBooker swaps plastic mushroom packaging to cardboard trays for caterers
Booker added that the switch to cardboard could also reduce the amount of waste collections needed for its catering customers
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NewsNew Post Office CEO Neil Brocklehurst announces new five-year banking deal
The Banking Framework will enable customers of 30 banks to use the Post Office to withdraw and deposit cash, make balance queries and deposit cheques
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NewsCentral Co-op to replace member pricing for cashback rewards
Customers will receive money on products that have a cash reward benefit, which can either be spent on their next shop or saved up over time
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NewsMorrisons hires ex-Unitas director as new head of wholesale
Morrisons has hired former Unitas retail director Victoria Lockie as head of wholesale, strategic projects and acquisitions
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NewsMohsin Issa steps down as CEO of EG Group
Issa will retain a ‘substantial minority shareholding’ and remain as non-executive director of the business
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NewsProudfoot relaunches Newby store with extended Co-op range
Proudfoot runs five stores across North Yorkshire and is supplied by Co-op Wholesale
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NewsSelect & Save launches Drinks Lab concept for symbol estate
Drinks Lab is located at a newly relaunched store in Immingham, north east Lincolnshire, which the retailer formerly operated under Unitas’ symbol group fascia Today’s
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NewsShop thefts recorded by police soar 20% in a year
According to the Office for National Statistics’ latest crime report, shop theft offences in England and Wales rose to 516,971 for the year ending December 2024, compared with 430,104 in the previous 12 months
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NewsBooker launches alcohol ‘festivals’ to drive sales for retailers over spring
The promotional events will feature exclusive deals and new product launches
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NewsScotmid sales grow 1.1% to £429.4m following investment in food to go and tech
The Scottish co-operative society, which owns 182 food stores, said it had continued to roll out its Scotmid Kitchen food to go offer and bring in new products to ‘support sales growth’
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NewsEG On The Move hits 150th petrol station milestone
EG On The Move plans to open between 400-500 sites across the UK over the next five years
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Category ReportHow snacks are going viral
As HFSS brands face an advertising crackdown, some are trying to emulate TikTok sensation Takis. So, what does it take to go viral?
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NewsParfetts appoints Cheryl Hope as trading director
Hope joins the business from Unitas where she was also trading director for three years
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NewsBooker launches comms channel with WhatsApp
Booker’s channel is used to highlight new products, promotions and services, share industry insight and tips, and provide ‘timely and relevant’ updates to retailers
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NewsFresh & Proper slashes theft by offering police free hot drinks
The retailer has also launched ‘Coffee with a Cop’, which invites customers to talk to officers in the store’s staffroom to report crime, express concerns, or learn about their work in the local area
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NewsEssex Police aims to speed up shop theft conviction process with new initiatives
The force aims to improve conviction rates while freeing up officers’ time and allowing them to get back out on the streets of its neighbourhoods ‘where they belong’
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NewsAllwyn and Snappy Shopper expand online scratchcard offer to 170 retailers
The new initiative has already generated £150,000 in sales for retailers who have continued to join a small-scale trial since last summer
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NewsRoadchef switches supply deal from Spar to Co-op Wholesale
A new multi-year contract will see Co-op Wholesale supply Roadchef’s ‘highly sought-after’ offer and own-label range to eight stores
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NewsAllwyn showcases new lottery kit to retailers at National Convenience Show
Hundreds of existing and potential new National Lottery retailers flocked to Allwyn’s stand at the NEC, Birmingham, to check out and test the new equipment