All Convenience articles – Page 36
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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
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NewsOrganised crime gang intel gathering offered to retailers
The police intelligence analysts behind Project Pegasus are rolling out training sessions to retailers
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NewsAmazon sticking with ‘Just Walk Out’ tech in UK
The ecommerce giant just walked back on its Just Walk Out tech
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NewsOne Stop boosts company-owned estate with 27 new stores
It marks its strongest year for store openings since 2018, while creating over 300 new jobs in local communities
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NewsLow Pay Commission to consult on national living wage rates
It comes as employers across the country implemented the new NLW this week, which rose by 9.8% from £10.42 to £11.44 per hour
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NewsCo-op net zero goals validated by Science Based Targets initiative
The targets are in line with what the latest climate science deems necessary to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement
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NewsCentral Co-op kicks off trial with Rustlers food-to-go microwave unit
The Rustlers range costs £2.95 per product and takes two minutes to prepare on average
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NewsMorrisons posts strongest sales growth in three years
The Bradford-based grocer on Thursday announced a 4.6% rise in group like-for-like sales (ex fuel) in its first quarter to 28th January
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NewsPricing errors and short-weight goods costing Scottish c-store shoppers
Scottish Trading Standards said this posed “significant challenges for consumers” as it potentially led to overpayment and undermining trust in businesses
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NewsACS warns of £645m boost to illicit trade after disposable vape ban
ACS said the government must focus on effective enforcement to prevent “rogue traders”
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NewsCentral Co-op rolls out one million ESLs across food estate
Since a trial with three Lichfield stores last summer, including at its flagship Boley Park site, the society has been installing ESLs at 20 stores every week
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Events & AwardsWinners of The Convenience Awards 2024 revealed
The awards took place at the Victorian Warehouse in Manchester and celebrated the entire convenience industry
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NewsOne Stop secures 250 stores with Snappy Shopper
It is kicking off the partnership with 250 company-owned stores from June, following a trial period last year
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NewsLWC Drinks installs 160 solar panels at Cornwall depot
Set to generate 90,000kwh of renewable energy annually, Cornwall joins LWC’s sites in Hereford and Aylesbury, which are also benefiting from solar panels
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NewsScottish Nisa retailer debuts independent fascia with Kirkcaldy store
The 3,000 sq ft store showcases a vast range of food-to-go, baked goods, and fresh meat from local supplier Stuarts Bakers and Butchers
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NewsCo-op and Waitrose launch ‘Best of British’ sections
The supermarkets have followed similar moves by Aldi, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Ocado