All articles by Alice Leader – Page 36
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NewsBlakemore awarded £9m of education and council contracts
The five new contracts will add over 400 new accounts to the company’s portfolio of education, care homes, leisure facilities and other council-run services
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NewsFilco says new Filcard loyalty scheme is boosting basket spend
The South Wales-based independent retailer has 2,000 shoppers signed up to the scheme
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NewsAsda continues rollout of Express convenience format
Asda opening Wiltshire site this month after setting its sights on 300 Express c-stores by the end of 2026
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NewsSpar trading director Chris Lewis exits business after 23 years
’Chris has been an important part of Spar’s recent history and we wish him continued success for the future’
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NewsCo-op stocking Prime Hydration drinks at 800 stores
The convenience retailer introduced the Blue Raspberry and Ice Pop Prime flavours to its shelves last week
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NewsForecourt operator Platinum Retail doubles estate in two years
Platinum’s revenues grew 77% to £89.6m, according to the latest accounts, while pre-tax profits rose 31% to £4.4m
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NewsBestway running promotions campaign for coronation
The wholesale giant said it was aiming to help retailers maximise profits over the period with leading promotions and products
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NewsNisa aiming to recruit 400 stores this year
Nisa said the recruitment drive was a testament to its ’industry-leading availability levels, competitive prices and access to the Co-op own brand range’
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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