All articles by Alice Leader – Page 72
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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
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NewsFood-to-go market value set to recover from £6bn decline by 2022
Latest report from Lumina Intelligence predicts a 29% fall in food to go sales this year
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NewsCJ Lang to expand food-to-go range with Dunkin’ donuts
The donuts will be offered under its new ‘CJ’s – hot and tasty food-to-go’ banner
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NewsConvenience stores see snack sales soar as schools return
Bestway Wholesale said it recorded double-digit growth across its impulse categories in the first week of September
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NewsCo-op announces new music festival partnership with Kendal Calling
Co-op will bring its festival pop-up store to the event held at Lowther Deer Park in the Lake District next year
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NewsSimplyFresh appoints Steve Drake as commercial director
Drake took up his position on the board of directors on 1 September
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NewsJames Hall partners with Too Good To Go to prevent food waste
The partnership will allow Too Good To Go app users to collect bags surplus stock from stores
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NewsBristol forecourt retailer Tout’s to switch supply from Booker to Nisa
Tout’s currently runs two stores under the Budgens fascia
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NewsBlakemore Retail to launch ‘buy one, get one for a penny’ Spar campaign
The promotion will apply to a selection of Spar products across grocery, frozen and household categories
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NewsMotor Fuel Group appoints David Pitron as commercial director
Pitron joins from BP where he spent 15 years
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NewsCo-op looks to tackle plastic pollution with film recycling scheme trial
The society is kicking off the trial today at 50 stores across sourthern England
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NewsStaycationers boost sales for Central England Co-op seaside stores by a fifth
The uptick in sales has been driven by cold drinks, sandwiches, snacks and ice cream
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NewsSpar retailer launches online store to fulfil delivery demand
The retailer said the online store will be a permanent addition to its operations
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NewsSpar UK hires Lee Johnson as operations and strategy director
In his new role at Spar, Johnson will be responsible for finance, governance, IT, supply chain and strategic planning
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NewsJames Hall backs Lancashire campaign to battle domestic abuse
The #noexcuseforabuse movement brings together councils, police and support agencies across Lancashir
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NewsOne Stop stores to sell range of Jack’s branded groceries
The range will be sold in its 700 company-owned One Stop stores and also made available to its franchise stores