All articles by Alice Leader
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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
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NewsSouthern Co-op rolls out new fascia and enhances ranging and merchandising
Southern Co-op has begun rolling out a new fascia and enhanced its product ranging and merchandising in a bid to drive footfall and sales
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NewsDeterTech makes forensic SmartSpray available for rental to help retailers fight crime
When the system is triggered, it releases a spray of forensic liquid on to offenders that contains a unique code to each store
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NewsMedia Bites 8 April: recession fears, largest Cadbury Creme Egg, matcha shortages
Much of today’s press continues to focus on Donald Trump
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NewsSouthern Co-op saves 3.1 million meals from going to waste with markdown tech
It amounted to 3,083 tonnes of food being prevented from entering landfill
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NewsParfetts partners with Eden Farm to boost fresh and chilled offer
Parfetts said the extended offer has attracted 900 new customers
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NewsRetail expert launches product development business designed for convenience sector
Dhillon said The Convenient Cube’s USP was the convenience retailers it worked with which were “fundamental” in supporting the venture
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NewsMedia Bites 3 April: Trump tariffs, industry reaction, junk food ads
The Prime Minister is set to speak to business leaders while the Trade Secretary will look to calm markets on Thursday after Donald Trump slapped a 10% tariff on US imports of UK goods
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NewsParfetts upgrades ordering app to help retailers manage spending
New features include a dynamic infographic that allows retailers with contractual spend targets to track their progress