All articles by Alice Leader – Page 20
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NewsLabour commits to reviving standalone offence for attacking shopworkers
A new bill means the parliamentary process before it becomes law will have to start from scratch
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NewsAF Blakemore offers Philpotts food-to-go and coffee concept to indies
The food-to-go innovation offers consumers breakfast and lunchtime options, including sourdough rolls, baguettes, and freshly prepared salad boxes
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NewsDominic Hall elected president of Spar International
He is joint MD for wholesaler James Hall, which supplies Spar stores across northern England, having worked for the fifth-generation family business since 1999
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NewsCo-op expands parcel locker partnership with InPost to 100 more stores
The rollout will expand Co-op’s parcel locker network to over 150 stores by the end of 2024
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NewsBooker offers retailers extra profit on tobacco lines in new scheme
Shop Locally Tobacco Club, retailers who sign up can access an additional 1% profit on return, equivalent to £1,000 a year
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NewsNisa pauses fuel levy for 40 retailers to assess impact on business
It is understood the symbol group is looking at how it could boost loyalty and sales volume
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Comment & OpinionTories’ slap in the face to shopworkers is future government’s win
Tory ministers have failed to keep their promise on the monumental legislation that would have made attacking a shopworker a standalone offence
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NewsCo-op relaunches Louth store to feature value fashion Bonmarché outlet
The convenience retailer said the 3,000 sq ft Bonmarché zone marked an “inaugural partnership” between the two businesses
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NewsDavid Knight switches from Budgens to Together With Morrisons model
Knight said access to a wider product range was a key factor in his decision to switch
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NewsACS warns of fakes as new King Charles banknotes enter circulation
The trade body has advised that convenience store owners visit the Bank of England website for information on spotting fake notes that might enter circulation from 5 June
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NewsRontec extends contract with Morrisons as it opens 100th Daily store
Rontec, Morrisons’ longest-standing Daily franchise partner, has also extended its contract with the supermarket to 2030
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NewsGlenshire Group bolsters leadership team as it grows estate
Starting next week in a newly created role, Aleksandra Copeland, formerly head of central operations at forecourt operator Applegreen, has been hired as group operations director
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NewsCo-op invests £6.4m to cut fruit & veg prices for members
Rolling out from this week, the exclusive discounts for members are as much as 44% compared with the standard price, and an average of nearly 20%
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NewsPetrol pump prices not falling as quickly as wholesale costs, says AA
‘When a drop in wholesale costs equivalent to a £2 saving from a tank of fuel barely shows weeks later, it looks very much like the same old story,’ said an AA spokesman
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NewsUsdaw slams government for ‘political stunt’ as Criminal Justice Bill is dropped
Usdaw ‘not convinced they ever intended to follow through’ on the promise of a standalone offence for assaulting a shopworker
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NewsSpar adds trio of wines to own-label collection
The ‘fruity red, crispy white and fresh rosé’ vegan wines, developed by Master of Wine Philippa Carr, were introduced into participating stores last week with an rsp of £4.99
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NewsCo-op sets new sustainability and social targets aligned to credit facilities
It aims to reduce carbon emissions across the supply chain, with two-thirds of suppliers enrolled in the Science Based Targets initiative by end of 2025
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NewsNisa opens first Express store in the north west
Nahshall and Mohammed are bringing 14 years of retail experience to the new venture and own three other convenience stores
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NewsKay Group turnover rises 11% to over £200m
With the addition of the two new sites, employee numbers increased to 287, resulting in an increase in staff costs from £4m to £6.9m
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NewsWholesale workers’ inclusion under Criminal Justice Bill marks ‘win’ for sector
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors is seeking confirmation that lorry drivers are in the scope as well