All Convenience articles – Page 2
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NewsOne Stop boosts company-owned estate with 27 new stores
It marks its strongest year for store openings since 2018, while creating over 300 new jobs in local communities
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NewsLow Pay Commission to consult on national living wage rates
It comes as employers across the country implemented the new NLW this week, which rose by 9.8% from £10.42 to £11.44 per hour
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NewsCo-op net zero goals validated by Science Based Targets initiative
The targets are in line with what the latest climate science deems necessary to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement
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NewsCentral Co-op kicks off trial with Rustlers food-to-go microwave unit
The Rustlers range costs £2.95 per product and takes two minutes to prepare on average
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NewsMorrisons posts strongest sales growth in three years
The Bradford-based grocer on Thursday announced a 4.6% rise in group like-for-like sales (ex fuel) in its first quarter to 28th January
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NewsPricing errors and short-weight goods costing Scottish c-store shoppers
Scottish Trading Standards said this posed “significant challenges for consumers” as it potentially led to overpayment and undermining trust in businesses
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NewsACS warns of £645m boost to illicit trade after disposable vape ban
ACS said the government must focus on effective enforcement to prevent “rogue traders”
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NewsCentral Co-op rolls out one million ESLs across food estate
Since a trial with three Lichfield stores last summer, including at its flagship Boley Park site, the society has been installing ESLs at 20 stores every week
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NewsWinners of The Convenience Awards 2024 revealed
The awards took place at the Victorian Warehouse in Manchester and celebrated the entire convenience industry
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NewsOne Stop secures 250 stores with Snappy Shopper
It is kicking off the partnership with 250 company-owned stores from June, following a trial period last year
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NewsLWC Drinks installs 160 solar panels at Cornwall depot
Set to generate 90,000kwh of renewable energy annually, Cornwall joins LWC’s sites in Hereford and Aylesbury, which are also benefiting from solar panels
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NewsScottish Nisa retailer debuts independent fascia with Kirkcaldy store
The 3,000 sq ft store showcases a vast range of food-to-go, baked goods, and fresh meat from local supplier Stuarts Bakers and Butchers
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NewsCo-op and Waitrose launch ‘Best of British’ sections
The supermarkets have followed similar moves by Aldi, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Ocado
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NewsBooker renews contract with Rontec for five more years
Rontec has been working with Booker since 2015. It also owns Spar and Morrisons Daily sites, amounting to 266 stores across England and Wales
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NewsConvenience stores to be offered security guards ‘on call’ in new app service
Launching next month, the app-based platform Aura said it could provide retailers with quicker response rates
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PodcastTackling crime in convenience: The Convenience Mix Podcast
The Convenience Mix speaks to independent retailers about the impact of crime on their businesses
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Analysis and FeaturesWorst crimes against shop workers revealed
An ‘epidemic’, ‘out of control’ and ‘decriminalised’ are a handful of the ways retail crime is being described
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NewsParfetts enjoys 6.7% turnover boost to £646m
The Stockport-based wholesaler said the sales growth was driven by development of product ranges and more frequent promotions
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Analysis and FeaturesHot cross bun taste tests and UPF dupes dominate TikTok
Unpack the memes and puns of the week on social media across fmcg
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NewsAG Barr to cut 200 jobs as its switches wholesale delivery model
Irn-Bru owner AG Barr is slashing almost 200 jobs in a cost-cutting overhaul that will see the drinks producer change the way it supplies symbol operators and independents