All Convenience articles – Page 8
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NewsRapid convenience player Zapp lists £13k bottle of vodka for delivery in minutes
Only 888 bottles exist globally
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NewsNational Lottery retailers to prepare for ‘biggest technology upgrade since 1994’
The cutover will involve launching new terminal software, crucial back-end tech upgrades, and complex data migrations
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NewsGreens Retail launches donation scheme to support shoppers in need
The scheme allows customers to donate £1.50 at the till, which is converted into a Kindness Token that can be used by another customer
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NewsCo-op selects eight more suppliers to join Apiary support scheme
The programme is designed to enable smaller or early stage businesses, which are ‘unique, purpose-driven and create social value’, to become ‘retail ready’
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NewsMorrisons enhances commercial proposition for Daily franchisees
All independent retail partners will be offered better rebate rates, with the opportunity to earn up to 6% opposed to the previous cap of 1.5%
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Promotional FeaturesWhy today’s promo shoppers want more than just a discount
Today’s consumers are more than just discount chasers and those brands that rely on outdated promotional playbooks risk falling behind. Discover how to adapt to this new generation of promo shoppers to gain not only sales, but long-term loyalty.
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NewsBestway invests £10m to reduce prices across 2,000 lines
The wholesale giant said the move was designed to boost profitability and sustainability for independent retailers across the UK, while attracting more shoppers to their stores
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NewsMidcounties Co-op launches online portal for members to manage investments
Members will no longer need to manage their investments manually by bank transfers, post or emails
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NewsHealth Lottery sales fall for 10th consecutive year
The Health Lottery has not made a profit since its inception in 2011, with cumulative losses now totalling almost £300m
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NewsSelect & Save hails Booker supply chain for retailer recruitment
Select & Save switched from Bestway to Booker in February, taking on a new five-year deal with the wholesale giant
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NewsEvery Co-op member’s data was stolen, CEO confirms
Co-op has moved to tackle ‘root cause’ of the problem with The Hacking Games partnership
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NewsSpar wholesaler Appleby Westward launches everyday low pricing campaign
Appleby Westward will be reducing the wholesale prices on approximately 100 lines, which will be locked in for 12 weeks per cycle
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NewsOwnership of the Post Office could be handed to postmasters
A government green paper seeks to transform the organisation’s culture in the wake of the Horizon scandal and changing customer demands
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NewsDeposit return scheme: Wales compromise ‘complex and costly’ warn drinks bosses
On Friday The Grocer revealed Wales had agreed to accelerate its plans for a DRS, keeping hopes alive of a UK-wide 2027 rollout
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NewsCosta Coffee revamps RTD range to reverse sales freefall
Costa Coffee sales have suffered amid growing competition in the RTD coffee fixture
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NewsAsda in redundancy talks as it merges store management roles
Asda is in redundancy talks as its section manager and trading manager roles are being combined into a new simplified store-based role
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Comment & OpinionWhat’s the true cost of convenience food?
Beyond health and the planet, there’s something deeply human at stake in the rise of convenience eating, says Dan Crossley, executive director at the Food Ethics Council
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer Gold Awards 2025: Londis wins Symbol/Franchise Retailer of the Year
Londis has proven to be an attractive proposition for independent retailers
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NewsHundreds of retailers locked out of lottery service due to connection problems
It is understood at least 300 retailer terminals have been affected, including supermarkets and independents
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NewsQuavers adds Red Leicester version to tap demand for cheesy flavours
The NPD would appeal to ‘existing fans and new shoppers’, said Quavers