All articles by Alice Leader – Page 3
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NewsCo-op opens first store of 75 planned in 2025, in Salford Quays
The launch comes after the retailer revealed ambitions to open up to 75 new stores this year, consisting of both Co-op-owned and franchise stores
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NewsBooker donates over 20 million meals through FareShare and Olio partnership
The leftover stock, including fresh produce, meat and packaged goods, is then distributed to local communities to minimise food wasted
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NewsOne Stop locks prices on over 100 lines in new value campaign
The Tesco-owned retailer said it wanted to support customers post-Christmas, ensuring they could access “trusted brands while staying within their budget”
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NewsCo-op launches value campaign to reaffirm lower prices for members
The retailer said it sought to show consumers the significant investments it has made in reducing prices on over 200 top-selling products
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NewsCo-op starts search for fourth wave of suppliers to join Apiary support scheme
Applications for the scheme, which gives suppliers the chance to secure a listing on Co-op shelves, can be submitted until 5 February
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NewsAllwyn debuts Set For 5 Years scratchcard
The new £2 ‘Set For 5 Years’ scratchcard offers players the chance to win a top prize of £5,000 every month for five years
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NewsEG On The Move to buy Applegreen’s UK petrol filling business
EG On The Move also recently signed a new franchise agreement with the Co-op to supply seven newly built stores.
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NewsNisa looks to drive value by cutting fuel levy for retailers
Nisa is also continuing its Mega Deals pricing campaign into 2025, giving them access to weekly “market-leading” prices
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NewsNisa hires PepsiCo’s Paul Webster as head of partnerships
The symbol group said he will be instrumental in delivering its long-term sales plan and driving the Co-op wholesale proposition
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NewsBestway cuts fuel levy and pumps £2.5m into cutting prices
Bestway has invested over £2.5m to reduce the cost of 11,000 “bestselling” branded products
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NewsPerfectDraft keg supply issues cost convenience retailers ‘thousands’ over Christmas period
It is understood orders were suspended between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, further hampering a potentially peak sales opportunity
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NewsMinister pledges to work with ACS on Employment Rights Bill to ease implementation for local stores
ACS had previously warned that it was important the legislation was not “just pro-worker, but pro-business and pro-investment”
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NewsCo-op set to open 75 new stores in 2025
The additions will include 50 franchise stores, as it continues to pursue openings with independent operators following “strong growth” in 2024
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NewsM&S renews partnership with Retail Insight for three more years to fight food waste
The 1,000 store-retailer initially partnered with Retail Insight, which uses AI-powered technology to deliver dynamic markdown strategies, in 2021
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NewsHenderson Technology installs 1,000th EPoS system at Nisa store
Since Henderson launched the system in 2011, it had “evolved into one of the most powerful and user friendly EPoS systems globally”, it said
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NewsParfetts hires Duncan Jelfs as regional business manager as it expands in the south west
He most recently held the role as commercial director for Spar wholesaler Appleby Westward, where he oversaw its sales, marketing, and pricing proposition
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RankingsSoft drinks - juices & smoothies 2024: juices dry up as own label prices rocket
The category is down 52.7 million litres – the biggest absolute decline of any soft drinks sector
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RankingsCarbonates & energy drinks 2024: Prime sales slump £63m
“We had a really good run, but it tanked at the start of 2024. So, we’ve delisted it,” says one Nisa retailer. “It was a novelty item”
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RankingsBottled water & squash 2024: health trend pushes up water sales
The sector has shifted an extra three million litres – a 7.1% increase in volume
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NewsNisa removes fuel levy for 60 more retailers in ongoing pilot
The move is an extension of the symbol group’s ongoing test of removing the charge, which it initiated with 40 retailers in June