All articles by Alice Leader – Page 14
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Convictions under Scotland’s Protection of Workers Act ‘not high enough’ says SGF
The figures mark the first time that information on conviction rates under the act have been released, following SGF’s calls for more transparency
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Costcutter founder Colin Graves joins Ascona Group board as non-exec director
He started the role on 1 April, bringing his “convenience retail sector and visionary leadership” to help Ascona Group execute its “strategic ambitions”
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Bestway spoke with Sainsbury’s as possible supply partner for Costcutter
It is understoodBestway was exploring potential supply options for Costcutter once its contract with Co-op ends in 2026
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Attacking shopworkers to be made standalone criminal offence
The government is ramping up the use of facial recognition technology to help catch perpetrators and prevent shoplifting in the first place, backed by a £55.5m investment
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CMA fuel report omitted rising operating costs, says PRA
In the watchdog’s latest road fuel monitoring report it found petrol and diesel prices had been “rising steadily” since January
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Midcounties Co-op cuts energy usage by 11%
It has been achieved through an £8.6m investment towards sustainability projects since 2022
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Organised crime gang intel gathering offered to retailers
The police intelligence analysts behind Project Pegasus are rolling out training sessions to retailers
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One Stop boosts company-owned estate with 27 new stores
It marks its strongest year for store openings since 2018, while creating over 300 new jobs in local communities
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Low Pay Commission to consult on national living wage rates
It comes as employers across the country implemented the new NLW this week, which rose by 9.8% from £10.42 to £11.44 per hour
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Co-op net zero goals validated by Science Based Targets initiative
The targets are in line with what the latest climate science deems necessary to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement
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Central Co-op kicks off trial with Rustlers food-to-go microwave unit
The Rustlers range costs £2.95 per product and takes two minutes to prepare on average
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Pricing errors and short-weight goods costing Scottish c-store shoppers
Scottish Trading Standards said this posed “significant challenges for consumers” as it potentially led to overpayment and undermining trust in businesses
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ACS warns of £645m boost to illicit trade after disposable vape ban
ACS said the government must focus on effective enforcement to prevent “rogue traders”
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Central Co-op rolls out one million ESLs across food estate
Since a trial with three Lichfield stores last summer, including at its flagship Boley Park site, the society has been installing ESLs at 20 stores every week
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Nespresso debuts on-the-go format Nespresso Bar in central London
Nespresso said the on-the-go format would bring “a new way for coffee lovers to engage with the brand”
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One Stop secures 250 stores with Snappy Shopper
It is kicking off the partnership with 250 company-owned stores from June, following a trial period last year
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LWC Drinks installs 160 solar panels at Cornwall depot
Set to generate 90,000kwh of renewable energy annually, Cornwall joins LWC’s sites in Hereford and Aylesbury, which are also benefiting from solar panels
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Scottish Nisa retailer debuts independent fascia with Kirkcaldy store
The 3,000 sq ft store showcases a vast range of food-to-go, baked goods, and fresh meat from local supplier Stuarts Bakers and Butchers
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Booker renews contract with Rontec for five more years
Rontec has been working with Booker since 2015. It also owns Spar and Morrisons Daily sites, amounting to 266 stores across England and Wales
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Convenience stores to be offered security guards ‘on call’ in new app service
Launching next month, the app-based platform Aura said it could provide retailers with quicker response rates