All Go Local articles
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Analysis and FeaturesSymbols, franchises, fascias and convenience in numbers
A break down of the store numbers, type as well as membership costs and minimum contract terms
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NewsParfetts marks ‘strongest year of recruitment’ with 250 new stores in 2023
Joint MD Guy Swindell told The Grocer it was a reflection of its “greater geographical footprint”, following the opening of its eighth depot in Birmingham earlier this year
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NewsParfetts drives sales through the £600m barrier for the first time
Sales at the Stockport-based wholesaler jumped 6.1% to £605m in the year to 30 June 2022
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Analysis and FeaturesIs convenience still enough in the cost of living crisis?
Convenience stores provided many people with a lifeline during Covid, but now face the challenge of persuading hard-up shoppers they’re more than a costlier alternative to Aldi
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NewsGrocer Gold Awards 2022: symbol/franchise retailer of the year
Premier has impressed with ‘Latest Thinking’, a new store format focusing on fresh
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NewsParfetts partners with Just Eat to boost delivery for Go Local retailers
Parfetts already has an agreement in place with delivery service Snappy Shopper
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NewsParfetts almost doubles Go Local own-label range with 58 new lines
The wholesaler has also completed the expansion of its Aintree depot
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NewsCostcutter’s Steve Moore hired as new head of retail at Parfetts
Moore will replace Guy Swindell, who was promoted to joint MD designate last month
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NewsParfetts launches off-licence fascia The Local
The Local will sit alongside its existing convenience-focused Go Local and Go Local Extra fascias
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NewsUnitas agrees deal with Morrisons to sell Safeway-branded products
The range includes jams and sweet spreads, flour, rice tea, coffee, sharing crisps and snacks, condiments, and pour-over sauces.
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NewsGurminder Athwal joins Parfetts in newly created role of trading director
Athwal has worked as trading controller at Hyperama for more than 20 years
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Analysis and FeaturesHow the fascias have taken recruitment online
Coronavirus put an end to trade shows, store visits and face-to-face meetings that symbols usually use to recruit new members. But many have still managed to win new business. Here’s how
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NewsThe Convenience Awards 2020 winners to be revealed this evening
Tonight’s online event will be hosted by TV personality Konnie Huq
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NewsParfetts rolls out Gold delivery service to second depot
The model sees the depot used as a traditional cash & carry by day and a delivery hub overnight
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Analysis and FeaturesFascia special: what are the consequences of consolidation?
The past few years has seen unprecedented upheaval in the UK convenience sector. So what does the landscape look like now?
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NewsParfetts posts 10% jump in turnover as profits surge
The wholesaler’s like-for-like sales grew by 5%
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NewsParfetts hails turnaround of ex-Blakemore depot
The cash & carry operator bought the Middlesbrough depot in June 2018
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NewsParfetts reports 10% sales hike at Sheffield depot
Wholesaler attributed the growth to a switch to a 24-hour operating model
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NewsParfetts plans 'aggressive' growth for Go Local fascia
A team of 18 retail development advisors are in place to recruit retailers in North Wales, the Midlands and the north east