All articles by Alice Leader – Page 16
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NewsMorrisons ties up with Quadient for parcel lockers across Daily estate
Quadient has also partnered with a number of other convenience retailers recently, including the Co-op Group, East of England Co-op, and Chelmsford Star Co-op
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NewsSelect & Save switches supply from Bestway to Booker in new five-year deal
The symbol group entered into a five-year agreement with the wholesale giant last month
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NewsSpar secures symbol group exclusive with Reese’s Peanut Butter White Bar
The convenience exclusive for Spar adds to the symbol group’s previous wins in being the first to market with NPD
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NewsCo-op launches member pricing on Deliveroo
The in-app offer has been introduced across 100 key lines and everyday essentials, with savings of up to 28%
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NewsParfetts to open ninth depot in Southampton to boost national footprint
The new 113,000 sq ft depot will enable it to deliver across the south coast and into Greater London
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NewsSoSweet launches first own-label range into convenience channel
It has so far launched in over 100 stores across the south west, including Premier and Spar, as well as in its own 16 retail stores, online and TikTok
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NewsSpar wholesaler James Hall drives rollout of Ann Forshaw’s milk vending machines
The 24-hour service dispenses pasteurised and non-homogenised fresh milk in 500ml or one-litre servings, priced at £1 and £1.60 respectively
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NewsCosta Coffee adds tea to Express machine offer
The business said the rollout also represented its continued investment in innovation and consumer convenience
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NewsNearSt launches tech allowing c-stores to connect in-store inventory to delivery apps
It works by linking to the retailer’s EPoS systems, ensuring their in-store availability is displayed live on the apps
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NewsPlatinum Retail enjoys 40% surge in turnover to £163.8m
The forecourt operator reported the strong growth following investment in site expansion, food to go and technology
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NewsAllwyn launches first digital scratchcard dispenser
The technology, which has been created in partnership with Scientific Games, will make its debut at an Asda store in Ashton-under-Lyne
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NewsNisa founder Dudley Ramsden dies aged 81
Retailers and wholesalers across the sector have paid tributes in honour of his contribution to it
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NewsRetail crime ‘spirals’ to more than 2,000 incidents a day
There were also 70 incidents per day which involved a weapon, more than double the previous year
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Analysis & FeaturesFranchise & fascia report 2025: convenience by numbers
A break down of the store numbers, type as well as membership costs and minimum contract terms
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Analysis & FeaturesHow can independent convenience stores defend their prices?
Supermarkets have opened a new front in their pricing battle, offering Aldi Price matching in their convenience stores. So what can independents do to persuade shoppers they still offer value?
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NewsAF Blakemore sales drop 4.6% after losing major supply deal with EG Group to Asda
AF Blakemore said positive actions on high-margin categories and cost control meant adjusted EBITDA increased by 52% from £19.3m to £29.4m
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NewsBestway to debut Costcutter On The Go format with James Convenience Retail
JCR chairman Jonathan James told The Grocer the new format had been designed for its transient sites located at bus stations
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NewsUbamarket launches AI loyalty app in convenience sector
Ubacart app offers exclusive, personalised promotions, which are applied when shoppers present the digital loyalty card at the checkout
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NewsNational Lottery retailers break record in mystery shopper ID checks
In tests by Allwyn, a record-breaking 92.3% of retailers correctly asked for ID as proof of age on their first visit
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NewsBooker boosts symbol estate by 9% to almost 8,000 stores
All of its fascias expanded in store numbers, with Premier adding 411 stores to reach 4,760, spanning both standalone and forecourt stores