All Convenience articles – Page 7
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NewsAF Blakemore extends partnership with Relex into company-owned stores
AF Blakemore is now bringing Relex’s planning capabilities into the retail side of the business, helping to unify in-store planning
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NewsCentral Co-op and Chelmsford Star Co-op to bring more value for members upon merger
Debbie Robinson will lead the enlarged society. Barry Wood, Chelmsford Star Co-op’s CEO, will move on to a new venture
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NewsSouthern Co-op and Wenzel’s unveil franchise partnership
The collaboration marks the British bakery chain's first ever franchise partnership
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NewsCo-op Wholesale starts stocking halal food-to-go supplier Express Cuisine
The range consists of wraps, sub rolls, and sandwiches that are fully certified by both the Halal Monitoring Committee and the Halal Food Authority
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NewsPost Office: postmasters boost footfall with TikTok content
The Post Office trialled a social media training day in March at TikTok’s HQ in Farringdon, London, which involved 15 postmasters
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NewsParfetts opens first Go Local symbol store in Bristol
Independent retailer Kokil Rasaratham said the move to Go Local allowed him to maintain full control of his business while benefiting from Parfetts’ ‘strong supply chain, competitive pricing, and in-depth retail support’
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To World Foods
World foods are broadening their appeal, from African jollof seasonings to Polish kefir, as consumers discover authentic flavours in their weekly shop. The days of rigid ethnic food aisles are over - today’s shoppers want authentic flavours that fit their health goals and busy lifestyles.
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NewsChelmsford Star Co-op members vote in favour of merger with Central Co-op
The vote in favour of the merger follows two special member meetings
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NewsOne in six convenience stores selling banned disposable vapes
Just under £400,000 in disposable device sales went through the tills of the convenience channel last week
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NewsDike & Son renews contract with Co-op Wholesale for five more years
The Dorset family-run business has been working with Co-op Wholesale, formerly known as Nisa, for 35 years
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NewsEG On The Move expands forecourt partnership with Co-op
EG On The Move has opened its first roadside service station under the franchise deal
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Comment & OpinionCo-op’s new micro chain is a ‘game-changer’ for UK grocery
Co-op’s new venture is a major change of pace for a convenience food-to-go offer, with the concept positioned as a standalone foodservice operation
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NewsProtein brand Ufit expands into breakfast cereals under Weetabix
The range includes cocoa hoops, granolas and porridge pots
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NewsCo-op launches new micro food-to-go chain in UK first
The first Co-op On The Go store opens today in Solihull, with another 15 launching over the coming months
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NewsCJ Lang cuts tobacco prices to support retailers
The wholesaler, which distributes to over 300 Spar stores across Scotland, said the move was designed to strengthen retailer margin
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NewsMorrisons property boss to leave amid head office review
It comes as Morrisons said it was reviewing the resourcing of its property team at its Bradford HQ
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NewsCo-op’s Levy Share to support UK-first prisoner apprenticeship rail skill programme
Co-op’s Levy Share service brings together funds from Co-op and other employers to support training programmes for underrepresented groups and those in need of rehabilitation
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NewsPost Office re-enters personal loans market in partnership with Lendable
The last time the Post Office offered personal loans was in 2023, in partnership with the Bank of Ireland
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NewsCo-op completes major solar panel project at largest RDC in Bedfordshire
The 660,000 sq ft depot in Biggleswade, which serves more than 600 stores across the south of England, has been equipped with approximately 6,744 solar panels
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NewsNearly quarter of vape retailers still selling banned disposables
Secret shoppers visited vape stores, convenience retailers and supermarkets in nine major cities, finding 23% were still selling disposable vapes