Convenience and Wholesale news – Page 2
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NewsCostcutter founder Colin Graves joins Ascona Group board as non-exec director
He started the role on 1 April, bringing his “convenience retail sector and visionary leadership” to help Ascona Group execute its “strategic ambitions”
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NewsSugro welcomes new member Preplica
Preplica has a substantial e-commerce business based on TikTok and Amazon
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NewsBestway spoke with Sainsbury’s as possible supply partner for Costcutter
It is understoodBestway was exploring potential supply options for Costcutter once its contract with Co-op ends in 2026
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NewsBrakes locks prices on thousands of products to drive value
Brakes will hold prices on over 7,000 products until October 2024 to help customers ‘plan with certainty’
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NewsTesco boss Ken Murphy announces AI-led Express store range review
Growing its market share has seen Tesco bring volume growth back to life in the second half of the year, and profit margins return to levels last seen before the pandemic
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NewsAttacking shopworkers to be made standalone criminal offence
The government is ramping up the use of facial recognition technology to help catch perpetrators and prevent shoplifting in the first place, backed by a £55.5m investment
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NewsCMA fuel report omitted rising operating costs, says PRA
In the watchdog’s latest road fuel monitoring report it found petrol and diesel prices had been “rising steadily” since January
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NewsJW Filshill launches new website with mobile-friendly features
The new website will have new functionalities for handheld devices and will be linked to the Filshill app
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NewsCJ Lang adopts industry-leading camera technology to improve stock efficiency
The 70 cameras, deployed at Spar Crosshouse, will be used to improve efficiency and product availability for customers
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NewsMidcounties Co-op cuts energy usage by 11%
It has been achieved through an £8.6m investment towards sustainability projects since 2022
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NewsOrganised crime gang intel gathering offered to retailers
The police intelligence analysts behind Project Pegasus are rolling out training sessions to retailers
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NewsAmazon sticking with ‘Just Walk Out’ tech in UK
The ecommerce giant just walked back on its Just Walk Out tech
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NewsCaterforce to launch a new premium tier for its own-brand range
The group has launched the new premium tier to respond to consumer demand for premium dining experiences
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NewsOne Stop boosts company-owned estate with 27 new stores
It marks its strongest year for store openings since 2018, while creating over 300 new jobs in local communities
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NewsLow Pay Commission to consult on national living wage rates
It comes as employers across the country implemented the new NLW this week, which rose by 9.8% from £10.42 to £11.44 per hour
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NewsCo-op net zero goals validated by Science Based Targets initiative
The targets are in line with what the latest climate science deems necessary to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement
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NewsCity snapshot: Kitwave Group acquires Total Foodservice Solutions for £21m
Listed wholesale group Kitwave has announced the acquisition of north of England independent food wholesaler Total Foodservice Solutions for £21m
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NewsCentral Co-op kicks off trial with Rustlers food-to-go microwave unit
The Rustlers range costs £2.95 per product and takes two minutes to prepare on average
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NewsMorrisons posts strongest sales growth in three years
The Bradford-based grocer on Thursday announced a 4.6% rise in group like-for-like sales (ex fuel) in its first quarter to 28th January
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NewsPricing errors and short-weight goods costing Scottish c-store shoppers
Scottish Trading Standards said this posed “significant challenges for consumers” as it potentially led to overpayment and undermining trust in businesses