All articles by Alice Leader – Page 63
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NewsBestway pauses rollout of Appy Shop across Costcutter stores following takeover
Bestway paused the planned mobilisation of the app due to “other priorities”
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NewsThousands more convenience stores given access to Ubamarket app with EPOS rollout
Ubamarket has built separate versions of the shopping app to reflect each of the retailers’ branding
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NewsAF Blakemore uses New Era programme to drive rollout of Spar Market fascia
The store format has an ‘elevated’ fresh food offer and a strong focus on local suppliers
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NewsDocaan launch delayed due to supply disruption
Docaan was supposed to go live with LA Foods last month
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NewsAscona Group hires Ian Richards as construction and infrastructure director
The newly created role will support the forecort operator’s growth strategy of reaching 300 sites across the UK in five years
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NewsCJ Lang to roll out ESLs across entire company-owned estate
The Scottish Spar wholesaler kicked off a trial with six stores in June
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NewsMidcounties Co-op launches click & collect service in 25 stores
Source: Midcounties Co-op The trial stores span Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire Midcounties Co-op has launched a click & collect service in 25 stores in a bid to support local communities and suppliers. The products available via the facility are from its ‘Best of our Counties’ ...
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NewsFood waste reduction targets should be enshrined in law, says Too Good To Go
TGTG says food waste should be dealt the same way as other climate issues like plastic, deforestation and aviation
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NewsCosta Coffee debuts new mobile van service in Oxford
The vans will feature the same equipment, processors, grinders and machinery as an ordinary Costa Coffee store
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NewsSouthern Co-op could double its franchise estate in five years
The society opened its ninth store of the year under the ‘Welcome’ fascia last month
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News‘Transformed’ CJ Lang doubles pre-tax profits as sales grow 9%
In the past year, the company has invested more than £2m in the rollout of its overarching food-to-go brand
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NewsAscona Group to install self-serve tills across a third of estate
The solution was first installed at its Anker Service Station in July
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NewsCentral England Co-op to close majority of stores on Boxing Day as reward for staff
Six 24-hour petrol stations will remain open to continue serving communities
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NewsCo-op rebrands six stores to Co-op26 for climate change awareness
Co-op will also feature the new branding across its social media channels for the duration of the conference
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NewsPret a Manger to make debut in Canada with new A&W tie-up
If the pilot is a success, the Canadian burger chain will be granted the exclusive right to expand the Pret brand across the country
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NewsNisa retailer hosts Citizens Advice for confidential drop-in service
Advisors offer a raft of support in areas including debt, benefits, employment, and housing or homelessness issues.
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NewsSimplyFresh pauses search for partner to replace Sainsbury’s
COO Michael O’Loughlin is to step down from the role later this year
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NewsCo-op joins carbon reduction campaign in run-up to COP26
Co-op has already pledged to become a net zero business by 2040
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy convenience store owners are working all hours
The pandemic and emerging industry pressures are taking their toll on owners, many of whom haven’t taken a day off in the past year
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NewsPret to challenge Costa with ‘Pret Express’ coffee-to-go station
Each station will create up to 21 drink recipes and will come with its own cashless payment terminal