All articles by Alice Leader – Page 67
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NewsSpar warns suppliers: don’t try pushing Brexit price hikes on us
In a letter seen by The Grocer, Spar UK trading director Chris Lewis asked suppliers to share the efforts they have made to ensure there will be no disruption to supply
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NewsEat17 launches own chocolate range
The range will be manufactured in Eat17’s new chocolate factory in Bishops Stortford
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NewsNearly half of shop workers impacted by 10pm hospitality curfew, says Usdaw
Usdaw survey found increasing incidences of anti-social behaviour and abuse towards staff
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NewsCentral England Co-op to roll out new security measures in crime crackdown
Society will introduce a service that allows staff to call for assistance at the touch of a button
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NewsProudfoot carrier bag sales support running of Yorkshire Air Ambulances
Nisa retailer Proudfoot Group supports four local causes annually with the proceeds raised through the 5p carrier bag charge
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NewsSouthern Co-op raises £1.5m for good causes with carrier bag levy
For every single-use bag purchased at a Southern Co-op store, 5p is donated to good causes
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NewsMidcounties Co-op CEO Phil Ponsonby calls for more sustainable business practices
Ponsonby spoke live at The Convenience Conference on 6 October
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NewsSpar stops 100 tonnes of black plastic reaching landfill with recyclable packaging
Spar has pledged to completely remove single-use plastic from its own-label products by 2025
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NewsJames Hall adds stores to successful Too Good To Go food waste trial
The Spar wholesaler has sold 459 bags of surplus stock in just two weeks
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NewsSpar Y Maes and Premier take home top prizes at Convenience Awards 2020
Spar Y Maes has been crowned Convenience Retailer of the Year
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NewsCo-op launches five home-cook ‘takeaway boxes’ on Deliveroo
The box sets serve two people, include mains and sides in each and are made from 100% British meat
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NewsCentral England Co-op offers eco-friendly delivery through Snappy Shopper
The trial in its Derby and Birmingham stores will see shopping delivered to local residents via an electronic vehicle
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NewsMcColl’s reaches £500k of fundraising target for children’s charity
The money raised equates to half of its fundraising target of £1m for Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Children’s Charity
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NewsSouthern Co-op partners with Snappy Shopper for delivery
The delivery service is being trialled in its stores across Chichester and Portsmouth
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NewsConvenience retail market forecast to receive £3.8bn boost from coronavirus
The latest Lumina Intelligence UK Convenience Market Report Update 2020 has revealed the channel is well placed to capitalise on growth opportunities due to its ability to adapt
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NewsSpar retailer Lawrence Hunt closing at 10pm to protect staff from conflict after hospitality curfew
The retailer had already been experiencing conflict with customers who found it ‘ridiculous’ to have to wear masks in store after not needing one during their evening at a pub or restaurant
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NewsNew report suggest food-to-go market will return to 88% of 2019 value by 2022
While a degree of bounce-back is anticipated in 2021, with high levels of year-on-year growth, the market is only expected to fully recover until after 2022
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Analysis & FeaturesHow can the food-to-go market recover from the coronavirus crisis?
Research suggests the market will bounce back by 2022, due to its versatility, low contact and value-led proposition
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NewsCentral England Co-op trials staff body cameras in two stores
Following in the footsteps of the Co-op and Waitrose, the society has begun the trial in its Erdington and Great Barr stores
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NewsCostcutter promotes everyday value with new promotional campaign
The ‘Shop local for everyday value’ campaign features discounts across leading brands including Walkers, Coca-Cola, Robinsons and PG Tips