All Convenience articles – Page 16
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NewsWaitrose commits to major London investment with new convenience store
The 2,500 sq ft Little Waitrose opened this week in Wandsworth and forms part of a new neighbourhood housing development
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NewsCentral Co-op and Midcounties Co-op propose merger
The societies said they had been in discussions for many months about how their members could benefit through closer ties
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NewsMorrisons hires new commercial director for convenience
The new hire brings over 20 years of retail and wholesale experience to the role
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NewsCo-op expands sustainable energy supply with offshore wind farm partnership
Under the new agreement, Co-op will source electricity produced from the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm to help power its estate
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NewsMorrisons launches exclusive franchise promotion to give More Card shoppers extra points
The ‘Spend-Stretch’ promotion will offer customers spending £15 or more in franchise stores the chance to receive an additional 1,500 More Card points
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NewsCo-op Wholesale and Roadchef extend supply partnership into WH Smith outlets
Co-op Wholesale will supply ambient, chilled and frozen food and drink, including a mix of branded and Co-op own label, to 31 WH Smith stores at Roadchef service stations from next month
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NewsCo-op opens its largest franchise store at University of Warwick
Students can also secure a 5% member discount on Co-op renters’ insurance
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NewsCo-op launches QR code at self-scan tills for ‘easy’ membership sign-up
The technology prompts customers to use their membership card after scanning their items in order to benefit from member price savings, deals and promotions
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NewsCo-op boosts foodservice presence with the launch of second ‘on the go’ micro store
Co-op’s new concept focuses on transient consumer culture, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner in new formats
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Range PreviewCo-op launches new ready meal range and £7 dine-in deal for two
Co-op has launched Served, its new spin on a meal-for-two deal, undercutting premium rivals on price and aiming to make midweek dining easier
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NewsWaitrose continues convenience push with Bristol opening
The Little Waitrose in The Arches area of Bristol opened on Thursday
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NewsBRC welcomes £5bn boost for communities but warns business rates are biggest concern
Under the government’s Pride in Place programme, 339 communities will get funding to improve high streets, parks and other public spaces
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NewsCo-op back running at full operational capacity following devastating cyberattack
Co-op today posted its results for the six months to 5 July 2025, which revealed the cyberattack will end up costing £120m in lost profits this year
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Comment & OpinionAmazon Fresh is finished, but it’s still a formidable force in food
Amazon said its Just Walk Out technology would ‘push the state of the art forward’ and ‘redefine retail’ – which, of course, it didn’t
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NewsAmazon to keep pitching Just Walk Out tech to retailers despite UK Fresh store closures
The checkout-free, till-less technology has been adopted by more than 300 third party retailers and venues globally
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NewsMorrisons sets up recruitment strategy for 2026 as it looks to grow Daily estate
The strategy has been initiated by head of wholesale, strategic projects and acquisitions Victoria Lockie, who has been in post since May
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NewsMidcounties Co-op CEO Phil Ponsonby to be ACS chair
Ponsonby, who currently acts as vice chair, will replace independent retailer Ramesh Shingadia who completes his two-year term in November
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NewsMorrisons hires ex-Nisa boss as ops director for company convenience stores
The supermarket said it welcomed Peter Batt to the team as he brought over 30 years’ food and retail experience.
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NewsAsda Express boss Chris Walker replaced by Morrisons director
Joseph Sutton joined the supermarket today as vice president for Express, foodservice and fuel
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NewsRapid grocer Gopuff gives customers live video feed of their order being packed
The update also allows those using the service to track ‘real-time packing updates’