All articles by Alice Leader – Page 2
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NewsTribunal dubs Health Lottery owner’s £70m claim against Gambling Commission ‘hopeless’
The challenge was brought by the New Lottery Company, Northern & Shell, and Health Lottery Elm, companies owned by Richard Desmond
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Analysis & FeaturesInside Nisa’s ‘symbol group done right’
Nisa’s overhaul involves a smart new fascia, digital screens and refreshed PoS, plus proud callouts to the 2,400- strong Co-op own-label range. That comes with a new commercial model
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NewsGander approved as Morrisons Daily supplier to help retailers slash waste
Gander has been approved as a supplier for Morrisons Daily to help retailers reduce waste and provide shoppers with access to discounted food
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Comment & OpinionRetail crime is finally falling, but the battle is far from won
Over the past year alone, around 590,000 incidents have affected retail staff
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NewsEG On The Move takes first international step with 260‑site French EG Group deal
The Blackburn-based business said the deal with EG Group for the French network was expected to complete in the second quarter of 2026
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NewsCo-op reports sharpest drop in retail crime since pandemic
New figures showed overall retail crime at the Co-op dropped by 21% in 2025
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NewsCo-op hires new supply chain and logistics director
The new hire is replacing Derek Furnival, who leaves Co-op in June after 30 years of service
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NewsSpar Group edges closer to sale of Appleby Westward
The South African retail group said discussions over the disposal had advanced, with the transaction structure now substantially agreed
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NewsRetail crime drops by a fifth but ‘job far from done’, says BRC
In its latest crime report, published today, the BRC welcomed the fall, which it attributed to more than £5bn spent by retailers over five years on CCTV, security staff and data systems, as well as better collaboration with police and government
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NewsCo-op rolls out ‘flexi checkouts’ to cut queues and boost convenience
Co-op said the tech would enhance the customer experience by ensuring tills always remained open, while reducing wait times and queues
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NewsBooker to scale back Premier promotional allocations amid retailer pushback
Some Premier retailers had said the larger allocations placed financial pressure on their business and made it difficult to find room for the extra stock
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NewsBooker combines retail sales teams in leadership shake-up
The wholesale giant will combine its retail sales teams under a single structure, led by Martyn Parkinson as director of sales for retail
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Comment & OpinionWhy retailers must address the high cost of low morale
Evidence shows engagement thrives when staff feel valued, supported and able to contribute
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NewsAldi gets go-ahead for Rye store as Jempson’s pledges continued local focus
Rother District Council’s planning committee voted unanimously in favour of Aldi’s proposal on 12 February
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NewsCo-op launches member pricing on Just Eat
Co-op is launching member prices on Just Eat, claiming a UK retailer first
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NewsCo-op Wholesale launches new Nisa model with fees scrapped and 75% sourcing requirement
The move aims to create a simpler, more consistent buying structure for retailers
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NewsJempson’s warns of major ‘harm’ from proposed Aldi store in Rye
The proposed Aldi store on the Winchelsea Road trading estate is due to be considered by Rother District Council’s planning committee on 12 February
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NewsCo-op denies ‘toxic’ culture claims, insisting colleague engagement remains high
Complaints were raised in a letter to board members, seen by the BBC, describing ‘fear and alienation’ among even senior staff
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NewsTwo-thirds of drivers to start tracking fuel prices
Around half of drivers polled (51%) said they would switch supermarkets if they spotted one offering cheaper fuel, according to the AA
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NewsCo-op launches search for suppliers to join Apiary scheme and secure listing
Co-op is looking for products including healthier savoury snacks, energy and high-protein snacks, HFSS-compliant chocolate alternatives, fruit-based snacks, and functional drinks