All Convenience articles – Page 2
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Comment & OpinionCo-op’s complicated recovery journey is far from over
Leadership churn, ‘toxic’ culture claims and a cyberattack have hit the Co-op hard, but it’s confident it can turn the tide
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News‘They don’t give a damn’: the real cost of the illicit tobacco trade
Store owners in Croydon have spoken candidly about the devastating effect of the illicit tobacco and vape trade on their businesses, warning that rogue traders face no real consequences and that the price gap between legal and illegal products is impossible to bridge
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NewsCo-op pulls plug on standalone On The Go format
The society first launched the micro-store concept on 31 July last year in Solihull, showcasing a range of food and drink to-go options catering different parts of the day
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NewsCo-op Group banks on summer momentum and Southern Co-op deal to boost H2 growth
It comes as the society released its half-year results today (23 September), which showed underlying losses grew to £45m in the six months to 4 July 2026, up from £32m in H1 2025
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NewsCo-op Wholesale extends rebate scheme to food-to-go DTS orders
Under the new model, which takes effect from 5 October, retailers can enjoy the benefits of a DTS service while adding to their potential rebate earnings
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NewsAsda to roll out InPost parcel lockers to 700 stores nationwide
It is the latest in a long line of parcel delivery partnerships with supermarkets
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NewsScotmid rolls out robot floor cleaners across 14 stores
The machines, called Gausium Phantas Pro, will work alongside the society’s cleaning teams, using smart navigation that allows them to move safely around stores while scrubbing different types of flooring
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NewsCo-op opens up q-commerce data to suppliers with new analytics platform
The platform, called Co-op Catalyst, gives suppliers visibility into product performance, shopper search terms, and store-level availability
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NewsSnappy launches AI tool to support retailers’ home delivery growth
The technology has been built to help Snappy Shopper retailers save time and get more value from their home delivery data
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NewsCo-op to add fashion concessions in six more stores
The convenience retailer is set to open six new concessions in its stores for fashion retailers Peacocks and Bonmarché
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Comment & OpinionIt’s clear grocery is not doing enough to tackle modern slavery
Modern slavery is in our high streets, and the problem is worsening. The industry must redouble efforts to stamp it out
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News‘Exceptionally strong buyer demand’ outstripping supply of c-stores
Both convenience and forecourt sectors are seeing ‘exceptionally strong buyer demand’, according to property advisor Christie & Co’s 2026 Retail Market Review
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NewsSupermarkets and c-stores a hotbed for modern slavery as cases in UK retail double in a year
Modern slavery cases in UK retail almost doubled between 2024 and 2025, with supermarkets and c-stores having by far the highest prevalence once retail was broken down by sector
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NewsCMA flags potential issues in Co-op Group and Southern merger
Co-op and Southern have asked the CMA to fast-track the case by taking into consideration undertakings in lieu that would address the concerns raised
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NewsJW Filshill posts ‘robust’ results despite ‘challenging’ market
Pre-tax profit jumped by 72% to £8.4m in the year to 31 January 2026
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NewsIceland Foods to open store in the Falkland Islands in UK retail first
The announcement has drawn notable headlines as the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands faces renewed threats from Argentina’s right-wing president Javier Milei
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NewsCo-op takes aim at ‘big shop faff’ in new value push
It marks the latest development of its ‘Pop to Co-op’ campaign, which launched earlier this year in partnership with VCCP
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NewsQuorn expands No Artificial Range with Quorn Chilled Pieces
The line has been made with just three ingredients: mycoprotein, rehydrated free-range egg white, and natural flavourings
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NewsCo-op demands tougher action as 44% smokers buy illegal cigarettes in corner shops
Co-op’s Legitimate High Street Framework white paper highlights the importance of government and local authorities focusing their attention on disrupting organised crime networks
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NewsCo-op Wholesale cuts vape prices and simplifies rebates for retailers as new tax looms
The wholesaler and symbol group operator will be reducing wholesale pricing across its vape range by up to 15% from next month