All Convenience articles – Page 34
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NewsBestway doubles core retail range to 3,000 SKUs
Available through its 57-depot network via delivery or collect, the move means each site will now have a consistent number of lines under the retail range
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Analysis & FeaturesSpotted in stores: what’s new for February 2024
Each month, we highlight new and interesting products, displays and features our team has snapped in the leading grocers
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NewsBP hires David Phillpot as convenience trading director Europe
In his most recent role as franchise director at M&S, he led relationships and commercial plans with M&S franchise partners, including BP
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Comment & OpinionConvenience stores are the new frontier of retail media
Co-op’s retail media network shows convenience stores are beginning to comprehend the financial opportunity, says David Muldoon, VP, strategic advisory at MediaLink
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s in Co-op’s 10-point plan to tackle retail crime?
Co-op has collaborated with professor of criminology Emmeline Taylor on the strategy
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NewsViolence and abuse in retail stores rose 50% in 2023, says BRC
Violence and abuse against people working in the retail sector is quickly escalating, with incidents rising by 50% to 1,300 a day in 2023, according to the latest figures by the BRC
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NewsCo-op signs up 50k new members ahead of Co-op Live arena launch
Co-op Live will generate at least £1m a year for its official charity partner, the Co-op Foundation
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NewsMargiotta ‘doubles’ range of Waitrose products as founder targets growth
The Scottish grocer first started stocking a range of Waitrose own-labels in 2021
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NewsCrowdfund for legal challenge against government’s vape restrictions launched
The campaign has been launched by the newly formed Vape Protection Alliance
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NewsFilco Supermarkets to become Together with Morrisons partner
The Grocer revealed last month Morrisons could also soon be launching in Northern Ireland
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NewsBooker launches new look Londis concept store
Following a £150,000 investment by Sugeshan Jegasothy, the 1,530 ft store in Wiltshire opened last month with a new-look fascia, food to go and bakery zones
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NewsHenderson Technology hits one millionth ESL milestone
Over 220 stores have now adopted Henderson’s ESL solution, providing shoppers with real-time pricing updates, promotions and advertisements
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NewsJW Filshill partners with Snappy Shopper to boost e-commerce solutions
The partnership follows JW Filshill’s symbol group KeyStore delivering £4m in sales with the support of Snappy Shopper in 2023
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NewsCo-op reports record levels of theft and violence in 2023
The convenience retailer said that equated to almost 1,000 incidents a day across its 2,400 stores, a rise of 44% year on year
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NewsFuel Guardian launched to help forecourts chase drive-off cases
The service has been launched by One Stop franchisee Dee Sedani
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NewsAsda promotes Chris Walker to MD of Asda Express
Formerly VP and group property director, Walker started the new role last month to take charge of Asda Express’s growth and financial performance
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NewsBP designs self-serve Wild Bean Cafe ‘micro-market’ concept for independents
The unit has been modularly designed so retailers can either opt for the food or drink element, helping to ease any space restrictions
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NewsAsda to hit 1,000 stores for the first time following record openings in February
This month, it is converting 109 convenience stores that Asda acquired from the Co-op and EG Group, as well as one standalone opening
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NewsAbsolut Vodka & Sprite RTD rolls out in the UK
The launch represents a third foray into alcohol in the UK for Coca-Cola
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Comment & OpinionWill Rami Baitiéh’s seven-point plan transform Morrisons?
Rami Baitiéh used his first press conference as Morrisons CEO to tease out ‘the first few pages of the new chapter’ at the retailer