All articles by Alice Leader – Page 29
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NewsAsda launches Deliveroo Hop rapid delivery service
The trial will see a dedicated picking space in the back of the store as well as a team of Asda colleagues to prepare the orders
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NewsAsda opens 150th On the Move convenience store
The latest opening puts Asda a step closer to having 200 of the roadside convenience stores by the end of 2023
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NewsMorrisons launches first retail forum for independents
Retailers sitting on the board include Harj Dhasee and Alex Kapadia, who both opened a store with Morrisons Daily last year
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NewsMPK Garages switches supply deal from Morrisons Daily to Nisa
The changeover will be happening over the next three months, with all 11 stores taking on a dual branded fascia with Nisa
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NewsAmacor to switch three stores from Nisa to Morrisons Daily
The first site reopened today (20 April) in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside
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NewsBestway Vans Direct set to hit highest sales yet
The bi-weekly service aims to help retailers fill gaps on shelves and advise them on the next bestselling lines to maximise profitability
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NewsNisa cuts fuel levy by more than £2 per delivery
Costcutter retailers are also set to benefit from the reduced charges
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NewsNisa simplifies rebate scheme to give retailers more cash back
Nisa said qualifying retailers could now earn £2,300 cash back on average per rebate period
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NewsJempson’s to open two more convenience stores as sales rise
East Sussex-based retailer reported a 9.9% increase in sales to £35.1m for the year to 30 June 2022
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NewsFormer Wilko MD Alison Hands starts role as Lincolnshire Co-op CEO
CFO Steve Galjaard had been acting CEO until Hands’ takeover
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NewsBestway launches hybrid dark store depot with cash & carry
The warehouse works by allowing the dark store to supply, manage and replenish stock for the cash & carry
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NewsCentral Co-op launches membership app
The app is designed to put the membership’s various features and perks in one convenient place
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NewsConfectionery sales up despite HFSS display ban, say retailers
Some convenience stores have reported an increase in sales of sweets, snacks and other HFSS goods
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NewsCamelot promotes Alex Green to retail director
Green first joined Camelot in 2004 as a retail field sales executive, before becoming part of the marketing team with a scratchcard product management role in 2006
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NewsNisa unveils cost-cutting measures to help stores fight inflation
Symbol group said it was critical to show ways to save costs after budget failed to give sufficient energy bills support
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NewsBestway promotes Jamie Davison to retail director
Davison is currently business development director for Bestway Retail
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NewsShop theft reaches record highs across convenience sector
Of the areas worst affected across the UK, London was at the top, with 48% of retailers saying theft had increased over the past year
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NewsCo-op and Nisa raise £20m to fund clean water projects
3p of every litre of Co-op own-brand water sold goes to The One Foundation – a UK charity funding grants for humanitarian water, sanitation, and hygiene programmes
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NewsBooker retailers fear impact of Tesco’s new fulfilment fees for suppliers
Tesco wrote to suppliers last week announcing new charges for those selling on its online platform or through its Booker wholesale operations
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NewsGreens Retail to go national as part of major expansion with 20 new stores
The major expansion programme follows a five-year contract renewal with Nisa, which is predicted to be worth up to £200m in sales