Convenience and Wholesale news – Page 7
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NewsCo-op reports record levels of theft and violence in 2023
The convenience retailer said that equated to almost 1,000 incidents a day across its 2,400 stores, a rise of 44% year on year
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NewsFuel Guardian launched to help forecourts chase drive-off cases
The service has been launched by One Stop franchisee Dee Sedani
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NewsWomen in Wholesale organises biggest event yet, almost doubling its mentor offer
Women in Wholesale’s goal is to support women working in convenience and foodservice wholesale across the UK
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NewsSugro launches e-loyalty ‘reward and recognition’ scheme
Members will be offered rewards for completing different tasks associated with participating brands
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NewsDiageo unveils new platform to ‘supercharge’ sales for independent retailers
The Diageo One platform had previously only been available to the on-trade
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NewsAsda promotes Chris Walker to MD of Asda Express
Formerly VP and group property director, Walker started the new role last month to take charge of Asda Express’s growth and financial performance
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NewsBP designs self-serve Wild Bean Cafe ‘micro-market’ concept for independents
The unit has been modularly designed so retailers can either opt for the food or drink element, helping to ease any space restrictions
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NewsAsda to hit 1,000 stores for the first time following record openings in February
This month, it is converting 109 convenience stores that Asda acquired from the Co-op and EG Group, as well as one standalone opening
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NewsPrison food reform is ‘huge opportunity’ for wholesalers, says charity
The Food Matters in Prisons report, issued last month, calls for greater transparency and accountability around food procurement
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NewsSysco GB advocates for apprenticeship levy education reform
Wider changes to the apprenticeship levy are being advocated for by the FWD
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NewsAbsolut Vodka & Sprite RTD rolls out in the UK
The launch represents a third foray into alcohol in the UK for Coca-Cola
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NewsFWD calls for apprenticeship levy reform to boost skills training
Clare Jackson, senior learning and development lead at Sysco GB, said the reform should also include covering costs of exams and equipment
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NewsBrakes gives £2.5m cashback as Mybrakes hits 10k members
The loyalty programme is celebrating its first-year anniversary, having seen customers claim over £2.5m cashback
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NewsLioncroft Wholesale funds new cancer research fellowship
A donation by the Lioncroft Foundation has enabled the Cancer Awareness Trust to appoint a childhood cancer specialist
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NewsCo-op launches UK’s first convenience retail media network
Dubbed the Co-op Media Network, it brings together Co-op’s in-house team and long-term agency partner Threefold
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NewsCo-op adds all stores to nationwide ‘Safe Spaces’ scheme
The scheme, also known as Operation Portum, sees businesses sign up in a bid to collectively increase safe spaces in retail premises
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NewsDiageo defends decision to scale back direct supply to wholesalers
Diageo GB managing director Nuno Teles said the move was necesarry to offer ‘good activation’ on its products to operators
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NewsParfetts boosts retailer support with wave of new appointments
Head of retail Steve Moore said new national sales controller roles were created to ‘support the teams in the field’ and ‘provide senior levels of knowledge and experience to all customers’
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NewsBooker brings back Scratch2Win promotion in Premier
Retailers will be able to use spring promotions such as Scratch2Win to build momentum ahead of the key summer sales period
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NewsScottish Wholesale Association trials new electric truck
The aim of the trial is to provide accurate case studies to aid members in transitioning their fleet to carbon neutral alternatives