All Convenience articles – Page 2
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NewsIceland Foods expands Channel Islands presence with first Alderney store
It is the latest Iceland store to open as part of its supply partnership with Alliance stores
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NewsAllwyn and Co-op celebrate £3bn raised for National Lottery good causes with new campaign
The campaign aims to highlight the impact that National Lottery funding can have on strengthening communities and improving wellbeing
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NewsParfetts revamps birthplace of Go Local symbol group with first Extra
The wholesaler and symbol group operator said it marked a significant milestone as it continued invest in its retail network
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NewsM&S Food opens new, bigger airside store at Heathrow T5
The new airside store at Terminal 5 is in a more prime location, at the entrance to the departure lounge
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Comment & OpinionRetailers are central to the next chapter of the smoke-free journey
New regulations are imminent – but much of what retailers will be asked to do will already feel very familiar, says Caroline Cerny of Action on Smoking & Health
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Comment & OpinionWhat’s the deal with Asda’s indie convenience push?
Last week, Asda announced a new wholesale supply model for independent retailers, after striking a partnership with Scottish retailer One O One to trial its new Asda Convenience fascia in three Glasgow stores
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NewsAllwyn UK CEO Andria Vidler to step down
Allwyn UK said Vidler had led ‘the biggest transformation’ of the National Lottery since its launch in 1994
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NewsTesco trials Finest coffee machines with drinks included in meal deal
The machines are being trialled in two locations: Tesco’s Brixton and Moorgate Express stores
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Analysis & FeaturesInside Centra’s biggest-ever Northern Ireland store
Centra The Barbican’s 7,900 sq ft store prioritises the customer journey and features a wide range of meals including Musgrave NI’s first bespoke sub-brand dedicated to a specific store
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NewsAsda launches wholesale supply model for independent stores
Asda has struck an initial agreement with Scottish independent retailer One O One to trial its new Asda Convenience fascia at three of its stores in Glasgow
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NewsAllwyn doubles top scratchcard jackpot with new £4m game
The £10 ‘When it’s Gold Outside’ scratchcard, which lands in selected stores next month, offers 37 chances to win on each card
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NewsMusgrave NI’s biggest-ever Centra store sees sales jump 14% post-refit
The store, known in Newcastle as Centra The Barbican, reopened in April after transitioning from its sister retail brand, SuperValu
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NewsParfetts upgrades Go Local vape displays in Phoenix 2 Retail tie-up
The trial project will update the vape displays behind the counter and help to represent the full range of products with adjustable shelving and modular components
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NewsLA Foods opens 14th store with new Nisa fascia
The London-based retailer said the 3,000 sq ft store, which launched in Islington on 8 August, cemented its 25-year partnership with Nisa owner Co-op Wholesale
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NewsAndy Burnham unveils new curbs on vape and betting shops
The PM is tightening up planning rules that have made it easier for vape and slot machine shops to spread rapidly
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NewsSpar completes 500-store staff headset rollout
More than 3,000 employee communication headsets have been rolled out to Spar stores
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NewsSouthern Co-op expands Gander rollout across Welcome franchise estate
The society began rolling out Gander across the franchise estate in September, with 12 stores now live overall
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NewsForecourt Eye offers free crime reporting tool as fuel theft rises nearly 20%
The system is designed to enable operators to create and manage ‘police-ready’ reports of fuel theft and retail crime under one integrated system
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NewsMorrisons losses hit nearly £1bn despite sales growth
Morrisons blamed unexpected ‘headwinds’ to the tune of £200m in costs from Rachel Reeves’ autumn 2024 budget, and the impact from a cyberattack which crippled its supply chain in the run-up to Christmas 2024.
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NewsConvenience retailers reject government’s £156 estimate for vape display ban costs
It follows the Department of Health and Social Care launching a 12-week consultation earlier this month, which included proposals to restrict displays of vaping and nicotine products as part of its efforts to stop young people vaping