All Convenience articles – Page 108
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NewsMcColl’s planning to shut hundreds of stores
McColl’s also confirmed it had closed 120 stores during the period and opened 10
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NewsRising costs damage profits at CK Foodstores despite sales growth
CK opened two more stores during the year to take its estate to 28 sites across Wales
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NewsParfetts rolls out Gold delivery service to second depot
The model sees the depot used as a traditional cash & carry by day and a delivery hub overnight
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NewsSainsbury’s opens first On the Go city convenience store in London
Nine more On the Go stores will open across Edinburgh, Bristol, Glasgow and London over the coming months
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NewsACS calls for government action on business rates and shoplifting ahead of budget
The Association of Convenience Stores has pressed for changes to policies on business rates, crime and employment costs
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NewsEros Retail unveils new unpacked format in Scotland
The eight-store convenience chain has installed wall dispensers in its new Ellon shop
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NewsRobin Thomson joins Spar Scotland wholesaler and retailer CJ Lang as area manager
Thomson has spent 30 years in the convenience industry, most recently as a regional business manager with Scotmid
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Analysis & FeaturesFascia special: what are the consequences of consolidation?
The past few years has seen unprecedented upheaval in the UK convenience sector. So what does the landscape look like now?
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InterviewsDarcy Willson-Rymer big interview: Costcutter’s ultimate survivor
Helping convenience stores thrive: Darcy Willson-Rymer’s goals for Costcutter
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NewsCo-op’s vegan range Gro listed in almost 2,000 Nisa stores
Nisa told The Grocer overall sales of vegetarian and vegan lines were up 30% year on year
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NewsCentral England Co-operative appoints new commercial director
Andy Peake previously worked for Asda for almost 20 years in various roles spanning the commercial and buying areas of the retailer
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Comment & OpinionHow digital can influence shoppers’ specific convenience needs
Shoppers want to be sure of where they can get specific items at the right price, says Google’s Harry Walker
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NewsScottish Spar operator CJ Lang hails strong Christmas sales
The business pointed out the results were particularly positive given it enjoyed a strong festive period the previous year
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NewsTesco converts company-owned One Stops to Tesco Express format
Since the programme began in November, The Grocer has identified 26 One Stops that have been converted
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NewsConnect Group kicks off annual ‘Pass It On’ charity campaign
The campaign to support vulnerable and homeless people has run for the past three years
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NewsSainsbury’s trials supply tie-up with SimplyFresh
Sainsbury’s will supply the convenience operator with own-label and branded products
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NewsOne Stop gears up for accelerated growth in franchise
The Tesco-owned convenience business has hired former Bestway manager Bill Nelson to drive a major retailer recruitment push
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NewsJamie Davison to steer Costcutter recruitment drive in new role
Davison has been at Costcutter for 26 years
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NewsNisa unveils raft of new year ‘half price or better’ deals
The symbol group is including “healthier” products in the promotion
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NewsNational minimum wage hikes will hit high street hard, warns the ACS
The wage is set to rise by 51p in April to £8.72 per hour