All articles by Alice Leader – Page 16
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NewsCo-op signs up 50k new members ahead of Co-op Live arena launch
Co-op Live will generate at least £1m a year for its official charity partner, the Co-op Foundation
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NewsFilco Supermarkets to become Together with Morrisons partner
The Grocer revealed last month Morrisons could also soon be launching in Northern Ireland
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NewsBooker launches new look Londis concept store
Following a £150,000 investment by Sugeshan Jegasothy, the 1,530 ft store in Wiltshire opened last month with a new-look fascia, food to go and bakery zones
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NewsHenderson Technology hits one millionth ESL milestone
Over 220 stores have now adopted Henderson’s ESL solution, providing shoppers with real-time pricing updates, promotions and advertisements
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NewsCo-op reports record levels of theft and violence in 2023
The convenience retailer said that equated to almost 1,000 incidents a day across its 2,400 stores, a rise of 44% year on year
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NewsFuel Guardian launched to help forecourts chase drive-off cases
The service has been launched by One Stop franchisee Dee Sedani
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NewsAsda promotes Chris Walker to MD of Asda Express
Formerly VP and group property director, Walker started the new role last month to take charge of Asda Express’s growth and financial performance
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NewsBP designs self-serve Wild Bean Cafe ‘micro-market’ concept for independents
The unit has been modularly designed so retailers can either opt for the food or drink element, helping to ease any space restrictions
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NewsAsda to hit 1,000 stores for the first time following record openings in February
This month, it is converting 109 convenience stores that Asda acquired from the Co-op and EG Group, as well as one standalone opening
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Analysis & FeaturesSymbols, franchises, fascias and convenience in numbers
A break down of the store numbers, type as well as membership costs and minimum contract terms
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NewsCo-op launches UK’s first convenience retail media network
Dubbed the Co-op Media Network, it brings together Co-op’s in-house team and long-term agency partner Threefold
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NewsCo-op adds all stores to nationwide ‘Safe Spaces’ scheme
The scheme, also known as Operation Portum, sees businesses sign up in a bid to collectively increase safe spaces in retail premises
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Analysis & FeaturesInside Henderson Group’s ‘food-to-go emporium’
Henderson Group is the epitome of evolution, with a host of concessions
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Analysis & FeaturesHow supermarkets’ c-store onslaught has forced the rise of the hybrid
Supermarkets are pushing into the convenience sector with local formats. How are the independents and symbol groups fighting to stay relevant?
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NewsTrade bodies welcome crime bill amendment to protect shopworkers
Tabled by shadow minster for policing Alex Norris last week, the offence would bring tougher sentencing on offenders, including up to a year in prison
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NewsNisa to drive focus on forecourts as part of long-term business plan
MD Peter Batt shop sales at forecourt sites had gone up by 35% in the past five years, while average weekly sales had risen by 27%
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NewsMorrisons in talks to open first stores in Northern Ireland
Tom McAvoy, who owns a 16,000 sq ft Nisa Extra store in Rathfriland, started stocking products from the supermarket about three years ago
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NewsLincolnshire Co-op hires ex-Nisa sales director Steve Leach as COO
He will be joined by Paul Howard, who is also joining the business’s executive team in March as the new chief financial officer
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NewsCo-op starts search for third wave of suppliers to join Apiary scheme
Applications for the scheme, which gives suppliers the opportunity to work towards a listing on Co-op shelves, can be submitted until 5 February
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NewsParfetts to expand own-label range by 20% this year
The wholesaler said it wanted to provide more “high-quality products” at low prices while delivering “impressive” margins for retailers