All Convenience articles – Page 42
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NewsCo-op launches trial to reveal true number of recycled own-brand bottles
In partnership with technology business Polytag, the convenience retailer is kicking off the trial with a recycling centre in North Wales
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NewsMedicine suppliers must prioritise convenience stores amid shortage, says Bestway
Key availability issues have been with Lemsip, Nurofen and Calpol, with demand superseding supply as the cold and flu season kicks in
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NewsOne Stop to double online range with new home delivery tech
The integration of the new system, dubbed Deliverect, is due to complete in December, before rolling out to its first franchise store
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Comment & OpinionWhy ‘opting out’ of DRS might not be a slam dunk for smaller stores
The ‘opt out’ option has been hailed as a win for common sense, but in the long run may benefit big out-of-town supermarkets
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NewsACS warns store closures ‘inevitable’ without energy bill relief extension
The trade body has written to business secretary Grant Shapps calling for the Energy Bill Relief Scheme to continue until at least April 2024 for convenience stores
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NewsAsda to fall short of ‘On The Move’ store target by over 100 sites
It comes as Asda announced plans to launch its own standalone convenience format under a new Asda Express brand last month
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NewsSpar targets small convenience stores with plans for new format
MD Louise Hoste told The Grocer the symbol group was exploring a new urban, transient store format that targets shoppers on the go
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NewsHeart of England Co-op sets up money-saving measures for staff and shoppers
The society is also setting up a sponsored breakfast club to provide free cereal, milk and bread for employees
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NewsTesco to launch three ‘hybrid’ checkout-free GetGo stores
All three new stores will have a “new hybrid format” – giving customers the option of using a self-service or attended checkout instead of the ‘just walk out’ app
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NewsCentral England Co-op rebrands to Central Co-op as sales approach £1bn
The society will be rolling out fresh branding using the International Co-operative Alliance’s global marque across its 400-plus food stores and funeral homes
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NewsParfetts appoints Joe Kaye as general manager for Aintree depot
Joe Tindle, current assistant manager of the Middlesbrough sight, will take on Kaye’s former role
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NewsCity snapshot: Asda completes £438m Co-op forecourts acquisition
Asda has completed the acquisition of 132 forecourts and retail sites from The Co-op to underpin its strategy to enter the convenience retail space
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Comment & OpinionFood stores are no longer a safe investment, but opportunities remain
Different assets and business models need to be understood if an investor is going to acquire successfully in the sector, says Richard Curry, head of retail and Martin Carey, head of commercial at Rapleys
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Analysis & FeaturesWatch: A cost of living survival guide for shops, shoppers and suppliers
The Grocer’s managing editor Emma Weinbren hosts this discussion on the origins of the cost of living crisis and what it means for the fmcg sector going forward
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NewsSpar to invest £122m into supply chain and stores
It follows a £125m investment into the business last year which helped to ramp up its store estate and supply chain efficiency
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NewsLincolnshire Co-op partners with Just Eat for delivery and click & collect
Locations offering the service include: Lincoln, Grantham, Boston, Scunthorpe, Worksop, Peterborough, Gainsborough, Brigg, Newark, Sleaford, Bourne and Horncastle
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NewsSpar retailer AY & Y Patel Dewsbury launches two new forecourts in £2m investment
It has spent £1.5m developing the Leed’s Road site in Bradford over a seven month period, which now features HGV and retail forecourt facilities
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Comment & OpinionSMEs are set to suffer most in winter of insolvencies
After struggling to deal with input cost inflation, businesses across food and drink now face expect to face interest rates rising to more than 5%
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NewsCentral England Co-op saves over 100,000 meals with Too Good To Go
The amount saved equates to 250,000 kg of CO2 emissions, the equivalent of CO2 emitted from 49 flights around the world
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NewsAsda launches standalone Express convenience format
The retailer plans a further 30 sites, creating about 500 new roles, next year