All Convenience articles – Page 2
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NewsEG On The Move snaps up Prax’s commission operator network
The Blackburn-based business said the deal would strengthen its presence in the UK fuel retail sector and extend its commitment to supporting independent forecourt operators
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NewsConvenience sales hit record highs in May and June heatwaves
The sector’s sales were boosted by £30m in May, with June’s hot weather fuelling a further spike, according to specialist convenience insight agency Talysis
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Analysis & FeaturesCo-op’s talent exodus: how can it navigate out of its crisis?
Amid fresh departures, questions swirl over Co-op’s new strategy and structure, leadership, performance and corporate governance
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NewsJempson’s to launch member pricing with new loyalty app
Under its Savaclub loyalty scheme, which it initially launched in 1989, Jempson’s currently offers members a physical card to earn points in store
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NewsDigital IDs to be used to make alcohol purchases from this autumn
The government has taken steps to change the law so digital IDs can be used as proof of age when purchasing alcohol
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Comment & OpinionShopworkers deserve better than a law with no teeth
Tougher laws have failed to prevent an increase in assaults on shopworkers in Scotland. What’s going on?
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NewsImperial Brands issues landlords warning over sales of illicit tobacco
The tobacco giant said its investigations had identified multiple premises where retail tenants had been found to be selling counterfeit or illegal tobacco products
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NewsScottish retail worker assaults rise every year since 2021 protection law
There have been 1,318 incidents of retail worker assaults reported to Police Scotland in 2026 so far
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Franchise & Fascia
Faced with multiple challenges, convenience retail groups are placing their faith in detailed data insights to inform how they remain competitive and profitable.
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NewsTamworth Co-op rolls out new grocery delivery platform
The service has been built using Snappy Shopper’s white-label e-commerce platform
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NewsBestway kicks off World Cup campaign across 3,000 stores
The campaign will include shopper competitions, promotions, enhanced PoS, in-store theatre and category-led merchandising throughout the tournament
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NewsParfetts promises better NPD access and availability after Unitas exit
MD Guy Swindell said Parfetts wanted to be “joined at the hip” with suppliers on commercial and marketing activity
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NewsHeatwave set to drive second supermarket sales bump of 2026
Total till sales at UK supermarkets rose by 4.6% year on year in the four weeks ending 13 June, ‘primarily driven by’ the heatwave in the last two weeks of May
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NewsAsda expands Deliveroo partnership to more than 850 stores
It increases the partnership between the pair by more than 50%, with new locations including Darlington, Yeovil, St Austell, Harrogate and Barry
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NewsLincolnshire Co-op consults staff over redundancies amid rising costs
Lincolnshire Co-op said it was making changes to the way the business operates as it navigated rising costs
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NewsMFG launches digital ad network across 1,200 forecourts
MFG said the move opened up ‘unprecedented access’ for brands to engage with millions of on-the-go consumers
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NewsEngland World Cup opener sparks rise in shoplifting and violence across UK stores
In the run up to the Three Lions’ first match on 17 June, shop theft rose by 6% on the daily average
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NewsPostmasters hit out at ‘kick in the teeth’ Royal Mail rate cuts
Under a new agreement, postmasters will receive less remuneration for handling Royal Mail products such as returning and collecting parcels
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NewsCo-op targets summer meal missions with ‘Pop to Co-op’ campaign
The campaign aims to capitalise on last-minute plans and spontaneous social gatherings through the retailer’s convenience offer
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NewsHeart of England Co-op launches own-brand delivery service via Snappy Shopper
The service, called Heart Delivered, is powered by Snappy Shopper’s white-label e-commerce platform