All Convenience articles – Page 132
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Analysis & FeaturesM&S Simply Food
This M&S and BP hybrid forecourt still delivers in typical M&S style
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Analysis & FeaturesCo-op
This store was absolutely stuffed with SKUs but shelves were well stocked and neat and tidy
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Comment & OpinionBusiness rates stifle c-store investment
The Chancellor must address the fundamental issues that make the business rates system unfair and perverse
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NewsAdministrators close nine Food Retailer Group Budgens stores
Food Retailer Group fell into administration on 10 February
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NewsMcColl’s vows to continue convenience acquisitions as store numbers break 1,000
McColl’s plans to continue its acquisitive push in the convenience grocery sector, despite having only received regulatory approval for its buyout of almost 300 Co-op stores in the weeks before Christmas.
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NewsTesco to scrap 1,700 deputy manager positions in Express stores
The retailer is looking to create 3,300 new shift leader roles
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NewsSheerness store suspended from National Lottery activity
Costcutter said the owner was working closely with Camelot to restore this service as soon as possible
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NewsSpar Go loyalty app set for trial next month
Member-only pricing is available to give registered app users discounts on everyday items like eggs or milk
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NewsThe Co-op to add local ranges to all c-stores in shake-up
The move is part of its Renewal strategy under new CEO Steve Murrells
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NewsNorthern Ireland's first Simply Fresh closes after six weeks
Several retailers in the area are interested in snapping up the site
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NewsThe Co-op puts Bank up for sale
Flatlining interest rates and high transformation costs put a spoke in bank’s plans for organic growth
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ProfilesSteve Murrells sets out his vision for Co-op renewal post-Pennycook
With Richard Pennycook departing, Steve Murrells sets out his vision for the renewal phase of a more aggressive society
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Analysis & FeaturesDeliveroo: a pick-me-up for the traditional c-store?
Volumes are still small but convenience retailers see big potential
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NewsCo-op Group CEO Richard Pennycook to step down
Pennycook will be to be replaced by Co-op retail chief executive Steve Murrells
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Analysis & FeaturesIndies split over impact of Tesco-Booker merger plan
The independent trade is split down the middle on the merits of the shock £3.7bn Tesco-Booker merger
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Comment & OpinionCatering, not indie retail, is the key to Tesco-Booker merger
It is great to hear that everyone will benefit from the Tesco ‘merger’ with Booker - but it’s also somewhat disingenuous
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Comment & OpinionTesco's Booker deal is further evidence of supermarket future-proofing
For Sainsbury’s and Argos and Morrisons and Amazon, you can now read Tesco and Booker
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NewsSpar opens new supermarket in the University of Hull
Previously supplied by the NUS, since changing to the new fascia weekly like-for-like sales are up 20%
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NewsMPK Garages picks up Derbyshire site as growth plan continues
Riverside Service Station in Belper is the forecourt operator’s second acquisition in the past year
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NewsCostcutter opens 'Shop the Way You Live' pilot in Yorkshire
The 2,800 sq ft new-build store applies sales-driving initiatives found in the Costcutter ‘Shopper First’ customer study