All Convenience articles – Page 31
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NewsCo-op to boost renewable energy source with new solar farm deal
Under the 15-year agreement, the convenience retailer will take the entire electricity output produced from 19,000 solar panels at the nine-megawatt site
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NewsAge verification company Innovative Technology launches in Scotland with Premier store
It works by alerting cashiers with red or green lights displayed on the screen to distinguish whether they need to request ID
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NewsBP rolls out crime logging platform and body-worn cameras for extra staff protection
The reporting initiative is in conjunction with Auror and will be rolled out across BP’s 300 company-owned stores over the coming months
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Comment & OpinionRetail Crime Uncovered: ‘go-to podcast’ offers deep dive into crime problem
Interviewees include crime and loss experts, shop staff, policing bodies, even ex-offenders
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NewsLawrence Hunt creates package handling concept Parcel+
As a separate entity from its ordinary customer counter, it aims to quicken the collection and drop-off processes
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Analysis & FeaturesUK Food & Drink Shows 2024: speakers, panels and awards not to miss
Brought to you by William Reed, publisher of The Grocer, this year’s event will take place at the NEC from Monday 29 April to Wednesday 1 May
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NewsParfetts Birmingham depot marks anniversary with 60 regional Go Local stores
Parfetts will celebrate the milestone with a week-long event offering promotions on over 700 lines
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NewsBRC calls on PCC candidates to get tough on retail crime ahead of elections
Government announced a new standalone offence will be introduced last week, along with several other mechanisms to stop serial and abusive shoplifters
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NewsScandinavian Tobacco Group launches XQS nicotine pouch range
The launch of the XQS range marks a significant step for STG as it looks to diversify its portfolio of brands and become less dependent on its core cigar business
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NewsOne Stop ramps up fresh offer with 39 new lines
The extension follows the addition of 108 other fresh products in October, such as prepped vegetables, high-protein snacks, and ready meals
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NewsMidcounties Co-op adds Retail Insight markdown tech in bid to cut food waste
The cognitive-driven technology, named WasteInsight, focuses on expiration management, more efficient donations to charities, and forecasting accuracy
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Comment & OpinionCriminalising shopworker abuse is a shield. More protection is needed
At long last, shopworkers have the shield they so desperately need in their long – and often dangerous – retail crime battle
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NewsConvictions under Scotland’s Protection of Workers Act ‘not high enough’ says SGF
The figures mark the first time that information on conviction rates under the act have been released, following SGF’s calls for more transparency
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NewsCostcutter founder Colin Graves joins Ascona Group board as non-exec director
He started the role on 1 April, bringing his “convenience retail sector and visionary leadership” to help Ascona Group execute its “strategic ambitions”
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NewsBestway spoke with Sainsbury’s as possible supply partner for Costcutter
It is understoodBestway was exploring potential supply options for Costcutter once its contract with Co-op ends in 2026
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NewsTesco boss Ken Murphy announces AI-led Express store range review
Growing its market share has seen Tesco bring volume growth back to life in the second half of the year, and profit margins return to levels last seen before the pandemic
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NewsAttacking shopworkers to be made standalone criminal offence
The government is ramping up the use of facial recognition technology to help catch perpetrators and prevent shoplifting in the first place, backed by a £55.5m investment
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NewsCMA fuel report omitted rising operating costs, says PRA
In the watchdog’s latest road fuel monitoring report it found petrol and diesel prices had been “rising steadily” since January
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NewsCJ Lang adopts industry-leading camera technology to improve stock efficiency
The 70 cameras, deployed at Spar Crosshouse, will be used to improve efficiency and product availability for customers
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NewsMidcounties Co-op cuts energy usage by 11%
It has been achieved through an £8.6m investment towards sustainability projects since 2022