All articles by Alice Leader
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NewsIncidents of shop theft continue at near record levels, ONS data shows
The Office for National Statistics’ latest Crime Survey for England and Wales shows shoplifting offences rose by 13% to 530,000 for the year ending June 2025
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NewsPolice raid convenience stores in organised crime clampdown
Over two days last week, officers raided more than 120 shops suspected of buying items stolen from major retailers and reselling them at discounted prices
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NewsEat17 partners with retail media company to champion local and challenger brands in stores
The media screens have gone live in its Walthamstow store and will be launching in Eat17’s Hackney site next month
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NewsCo-op Wholesale launches Christmas campaign to drive sales for independent retailers
The campaign will deliver two new deals each week until the end of the year on high-demand, seasonal products
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NewsRetail bodies welcome progress to protect sector from theft and harm
The Crime and Policing Bill’s second reading in the House of Lords has been completed
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NewsCo-op doubles paid leave for pregnancy loss to 10 days
Co-op said it was reinforcing its commitment to support colleagues through the bereavement and grief of pregnancy loss
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NewsCentral Co-op cuts 8,800 tonnes of food waste thanks to markdown tech
Central Co-op has stopped 8,800 tonnes of food waste from reaching landfill over three years thanks to its partnership with markdown technology provider Retail Insight
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NewsCo-op Wholesale hires former Booker director as new customer boss
The new hire brings 30 years of retail and wholesale experience
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Analysis & FeaturesTikTok: which grocer is doing it best… and how?
Grocers of all shapes and size are jumping on the on-trend platform – but the battle for Gen Z eyeballs is about more than numbers
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Comment & OpinionWill legitimate retailers pay the price of vape crackdown?
A proposed new licensing scheme for tobacco and vape sales is a bittersweet victory for responsible retailers because it risks ‘introducing disproportionate burdens’, according to the ACS
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NewsACS warns clampdown on illicit vape sellers could hit responsible retailers
Retailers will need a licence to sell tobacco, vapes and nicotine products under new DHSC proposals
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NewsCo-op Wholesale converts 11 more stores to Nisa fascia on Haven holiday parks
It adds to the seven existing Nisa-branded stores across Haven’s 39-strong estate, taking the total to 18, including Cleethorpes Beach and Perran Sands
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NewsCo-op Wholesale wins multi-year contract with forecourt operator Tankerford
The tie-up will see Co-op Wholesale become the primary supply partner for Tankerford’s 11 forecourt convenience stores
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NewsCentral Co-op and Midcounties Co-op propose merger
The societies said they had been in discussions for many months about how their members could benefit through closer ties
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NewsMorrisons hires new commercial director for convenience
The new hire brings over 20 years of retail and wholesale experience to the role
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NewsCo-op expands sustainable energy supply with offshore wind farm partnership
Under the new agreement, Co-op will source electricity produced from the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm to help power its estate
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NewsEast of England Co-op cuts CO2 emissions by 11% with raft of sustainability measures
Measures have included installing more solar panels and energy-efficient lighting and refrigerators
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NewsMorrisons launches exclusive franchise promotion to give More Card shoppers extra points
The ‘Spend-Stretch’ promotion will offer customers spending £15 or more in franchise stores the chance to receive an additional 1,500 More Card points
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NewsCo-op Wholesale and Roadchef extend supply partnership into WH Smith outlets
Co-op Wholesale will supply ambient, chilled and frozen food and drink, including a mix of branded and Co-op own label, to 31 WH Smith stores at Roadchef service stations from next month
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NewsCo-op opens its largest franchise store at University of Warwick
Students can also secure a 5% member discount on Co-op renters’ insurance