All articles by Alice Leader – Page 5
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NewsMedia Bites 15 July: postmasters, private pensions, June sales
Much of the media has focused on the government’s consideration of the Post Office’s ownership model
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NewsBooker digital director Jamil Mohammed leaves company after 10 years
Mohammed took up the post at Booker in 2015, having previously spent five years at Bestway as head of digital and ecommerce
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NewsBooker symbol retailers enjoy 30% surge in Jack’s own label sales
The wholesale giant said the growth had been driven by a multifaceted approach, combining ‘sharper promotions, stronger in-store presence, and continual value benchmarking’
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NewsHundreds of retailers locked out of lottery service due to connection problems
It is understood at least 300 retailer terminals have been affected, including supermarkets and independents
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NewsTrade bodies welcome Safer Streets initiative to crack down on crime
Government will be increasing police patrols near shops and community centres
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NewsHenderson Group reports 3.8% rise in turnover to £1.4bn
Henderson Group saw growth across both the independent stores it supplies and its company-owned estate
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NewsSugro UK member Sandea Wholesale to acquire Swastik International
The unified business will operate under the Sandea Wholesale brand, offering an ‘expanded product portfolio and enhanced logistical capabilities’
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NewsCo-op Wholesale invests £2m to drop tobacco prices
The investment comes in response to feedback from the group’s first independent retailer and key accounts partner summit last week
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NewsFuel margins remain high despite lower pump prices, CMA finds
Average petrol and diesel prices at the end of May 2025 were 132.0 and 138.4 pence per litre (ppl) respectively
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NewsSouthern Co-op to sell 22 food stores
The society, which runs 199 food stores, said 20 sites would be sold to two third-party retailers, while the remaining stores would be converted to Southern Co-op’s franchise operation, Welcome
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NewsJempson’s switches to Morrisons supermarket supply chain in new trial
Jempson’s is trialling the new supply model at its supermarket store in Battle, East Sussex
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NewsCentral Co-op and Chelmsford Star Co-op propose merger
Together Central Co-op and Chelmsford Star Co-op would create a society with a turnover of more than £1bn
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NewsIceland partners with Spar wholesaler AF Blakemore for frozen food trial
Spar shoppers will get access to products from Iceland’s exclusive brand partnerships and its own-label range, thanks to an exclusive tie-up with wholesaler AF Blakemore
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NewsCo-op calls on government to support SMEs with renewable energy generation
A new report found SMEs often lack the capital required to invest in renewables and energy-efficiency measures, and struggle to secure Power Purchasing Agreements (PPAs)
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NewsLincolnshire Co-op saves 1.8 million meals from waste with markdown tech
Lincolnshire Co-op uses Retail Insight’s Waste Trim software, which analyses historical data, sales patterns and expiration dates to highlight and identify products or ranges that are regularly wasted
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NewsAF Blakemore launches £4.5m investment package and new rebate scheme
The membership can unlock Silver, Gold, or Platinum tiers depending on a retailer’s wholesale spend with AF Blakemore
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NewsMedia Bites 20 June: May retail sales, Post Office, sun cream
Sales volumes are estimated to have fallen by 2.7% in May, the biggest monthly fall since December 2023, according to the Office for National Statistics
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NewsDelivery driver assault amendment won’t feature in Crime Bill
Unions, aggregators, riders had hoped for new standalone offence of assaulting a delivery person while on duty
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NewsSelect & Save leans into Dhamecha credit card protests to attract new members
Select & Save has taken the opportunity to highlight its vision of creating a mutual organisation
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NewsCo-op discount deal thanks members for ‘support and patience’ during cyberattack
Convenience retailer Co-op is offering its 6.5 million members 25% off when they spend £40 or more