All Convenience articles – Page 108
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NewsHome delivery from local c-stores soars during coronavirus crisis
ACS said more than 30,000 businesses had viewed its guidance on how to operate a delivery model
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NewsFuture of tobacco webinar: meet the panellists
Register now for The Grocer’s webinar on the future of tobacco
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NewsSuzanne Dover made brand and marketing director at Spar UK
Dover has replaced Michael Lawless, who left the business earlier this month
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NewsC-store delivery app Snappy Shopper sales soar over 500% in lockdown
The latest figures show the number of customers ordering goods via the app has increased by 360%
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NewsBestway fast-tracking its retailers on to Uber Eats programme
The wholesaler currently has more than 150 stores signed up to the service
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Analysis & FeaturesPop-up grocery: how pubs and cafés are transforming into convenience stores
Across the UK, outlets are switching to become pop-up grocery stores for their local communities
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NewsSouthampton Nisa partners with local taxis for delivery
The Maybush store also launched a click & collect service to help customers make purchases without putting themselves at risk
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NewsConvenience stores urged to sign up to vulnerable shopping service
Retailers can now submit a form to their local authority that details the products and services they have available
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NewsSweet Talk convenience chain up to 800 deliveries a day since lockdown
Sales are up 37% despite a significant decline in store footfall
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NewsPret to reopen 10 London stores to serve nearby hospitals
The shops in the capital will open their kitchens from Thursday 16 April for takeaway and delivery only
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NewsHeinz insists DTC food service ‘won’t impact’ wholesale and c-store customers
The timing of the move has upset many of its wholesaler customers who are struggling to receive enough stock
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Comment & OpinionBig brands need to make supporting the convenience sector a priority
Heinz is now selling DTC, while wholesalers plead for stock
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Analysis & FeaturesHow convenience stores are evolving to survive the coronavirus crisis
Like supermarkets, convenience stores have seen a huge spike in sales. But they face a very different set of challenges
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NewsTributes paid as Spar retailer Raj Aggarwal dies from coronavirus
Aggarwal’s death follows the passing of fellow retailer Krishnasamy Chiyamalan from Dartford, Kent, last week
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NewsCostcutter and Compass link to open pop-up stores in English hospitals
Health and safety control measures recommended by Public Health England are in place throughout the store
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Events & AwardsNew date announced for Convenience Conference and Awards
Both will be held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London on 1 October
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NewsCentral England Co-op offers all NHS workers a 10% discount
NHS workers will receive the discount on food and other essentials at all 242 of the society’s food stores
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NewsCoronavirus hardship fund established for independent retailers
The introduction of this financial help follows the extension of the federation’s ‘Shop local Shop Little’ campaign
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Comment & OpinionHow convenience stores can build sales – and trust – during this crisis
Local stores need to demonstrate they are listening to their customers, says Jen Musgreave, strategy director at RAPP UK
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NewsMcColl’s links with Deliveroo to offer first home deliveries
Source: Deliveroo A range of essential items will initially be delivered from 120 McColl’s stores The range will include food and drink, toiletries, cleaning products, beer, wine and magazines All deliveries will be contact-free to ensure the safety of customers ...