All Convenience articles – Page 45
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NewsCo-op to boost staff pay to at least £12 an hour
The move marks a record investment in staff wages for the Co-op, rising 10.1% from £10.90 to £12 an hour
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Events & AwardsEdith Bowman to host the Convenience Awards 2024
The Convenience Awards 2024 will take place at the Victoria Warehouse in Manchester on 21 March
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Comment & OpinionOrganised crime gangs a ‘threat to every retailer’
The shoplifting scourge isn’t slowing, but getting worryingly worse
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NewsMargiotta invests in HQ in bid to supercharge Waitrose expansion
The family-owned grocer currently stocks more than 2,000 Waitrose products, and wants to grow its offer
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NewsConvenience stores suffer 400% increase in theft in 2023
The scale of the crisis blighting communities across the UK was highlighted in the trade body’s 2024 Crime Report, published today
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NewsCentral Co-op suffers almost 60% surge in retail crime
Central Co-op is urging MPs to support the amendment and calling on PCC candidates to pledge their commitment to tackling retail crime
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NewsAsda reveals record pay offer as it defends investment in staff
Asda hourly paid store staff will get an 8.4% increase, with rates rising to £12.04 in July
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NewsFilco Supermarkets opens first store under Together With Morrisons fascia
The fascia has launched at its 5,500 sq ft store in Taibach, Port Talbot. Filco said it would convert the remaining eight stores by the summer
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NewsDike & Son debuts Emily James’ non-alcoholic cocktail can brand Tipl
The 250ml cans are priced at £2.89 and are available in three flavours: Spicy Margarita, Espresso Martini and Mojito
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NewsBP launches made-to-order breakfast and lunch offer
Jo Hayward, VP for convenience in Europe at BP, said it followed a trial at two company-owned sites in Holborough and Byron in 2023
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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