All articles by Alice Leader – Page 24
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Nisa retailers to get better terms as symbol teams up with Just Eat
There will also be in-store PoS provided, such as shelf talkers, posters, and window and door stickers, as well as a dedicated telephone support team
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Analysis & Features
What will the CMA’s ‘fuel finder’ mean for independent forecourts?
The new scheme is expected to make prices more competitive
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Co-op launches Roy’s Rolls and The Kabin cupcakes in Coronation Street tie-up
Co-op opened its doors on the soap’s set in April 2018, which was dubbed one of the biggest product placement partnerships on British TV
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AF Blakemore signs up Relex to automate forecasting and replenishment
It will replace AF Blakemore’s previous manual methods with spreadsheets and overlapping multiple ERP systems with AI and machine-learning based analytics
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Stephen Thompson incorporates Iceland Local into Scottish convenience stores
The move follows a £600,000 investment into the retailer’s Buckhaven and Greenock stores
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Spar to stock MrBeast chocolate bars in exclusive convenience deal
The symbol group has secured a deal to be the range’s convenience distributor until January 2024
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MPK Garages converts remaining stores from Londis to Nisa
The stores will covert from Londis and feature a co-branded fascia with Nisa and MPK’s independent brand ‘Pop-In Daily’
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Nisa wins extended supply deal with Haven Holidays owner Bourne Leisure
The newest additions include stores at Thorpe Park and Perran Sands
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Abdul Majid wins judicial review against DRS administrator Circularity Scotland
Majid had been challenging the legality of the retailer handling fees which Circulatory Scotland (CSL) was seeking to impose on retailers
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Analysis & Features
Could police ‘most wanted’ lists help tackle shoplifting?
The ACS wants more forces to adopt a model used in Nottingham
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Booker boosts digital presence for retailers with Socioconnect and Yext
The wholesale giant said Socioconnect would ‘help to make lives easier for retailers’ by allowing them to ‘better engage and connect with the local community’
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Sarah Lawler becomes new MD of Tesco Convenience
As Convenience MD she has replaced Kevin Tindall, who has now become Tesco MD for large stores
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Kay Group’s turnover shoots up by 35.2% to almost £200m
The 23-site operator said it had been actively promoting customer retention through its services, facilities and frontline staff
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GroceryAid hires Kieran Hemsworth as new CEO
Hemsworth will be bringing a wealth of executive experience spanning 30 years in the fmcg industry
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Comment & Opinion
Is the ‘most wanted’ list the right answer to rising convenience store crime?
The ACS 2023 Crime Report shows theft across the sector has reached record highs – and the organisation’s suggestions have been successfully acted on before
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‘Most wanted’ list needed to stop shoplifters hitting convenience stores
The impassioned plea comes from the Association of Convenience Stores which found theft across the sector had reached record highs
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Tesco to stock Prime energy drink from next week
It is understood that Tesco will have an exclusive deal to sell the brand’s latest flavour: strawberry watermelon
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AF Blakemore extends Stock and Sell scheme to smaller convenience stores
By signing up, retailers can earn up to £15,000 worth of free stock per store at retail value, as well as the latest NPD and free merchandising display units to drive sales
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DCS Group surpasses £300m mark for first time
Chief revenue officer Simon Whitehead told The Grocer it reached the milestone through a combination of new customers and suppliers, and incremental growth
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David Sands completes changeover from Nisa to Spar in under a year
Its entire estate has now been rebranded to the Spar Market fascia, including its three David’s Kitchen stores, based in Glenrothes, Falkirk and Kirkcaldy