All Convenience articles
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NewsProposed price caps for Scotland’s supermarkets raise concern for local retailers
Scotland’s governing party said it would cap prices for essentials such as bread and milk if it retained power in the coming elections
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News‘We have to be twice as loud’: women leaders speak out on barriers in convenience
At the National Convenience Show at the NEC in Birmingham this week, a group of women leaders discussed the obstacles they had faced as they navigated a challenging convenience sector
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NewsBooker delivers modest growth but ‘adapting quickly’ to challenges, says Tesco CEO
In the 52 weeks to 22 February 2025, like-for-like sales rose by just 0.2% at the Tesco-owned wholesaler
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NewsAldi rolling out ‘singular global trading format’
The “new global model” will be “modularly adaptable for different store formats and building types”
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NewsAllwyn doubles Lotto win chances in 'biggest shake-up yet'
From 7 June, every £2 Lotto ticket will give players two chances to win instead of one
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NewsWaitrose to refurbish 30 stores as part of £1bn investment
Waitrose said today the plans were part of its ongoing multi-year £1bn investment into its physical store estate
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NewsHeart of England Co-op rolls out tech to manage bakery and food to go production
The tech shows staff what items to bake and when to make them, supported with preparation instructions on tablet devices
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NewsEl Jimador joins burgeoning RTD segment with margarita duo
The 6.5% abv pair would tap growing demand for canned bar-quality cocktails, El Jimador said
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Comment & OpinionWhy the Co‑op merger matters – and the timing speaks volumes
Co-op has faced a whirlwind of problems recently, but the merger isn’t necessarily a knee-jerk reaction
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NewsExchange for Change proposes DRS exemptions and grants for indie retailers
Exchange for Change will set aside a total of £60m to provide grants over the first three years of scheme operation
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NewsLA Foods extends contract with Co-op Wholesale for five more years
The convenience retailer, which operates 13 Nisa stores across London, said the extension meant it could continue benefiting from Co-op Wholesale’s competitive pricing, availability, and own-brand range
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NewsPost Office unveils ‘most significant boost’ in postmaster pay in years
The remuneration restructure forms part of its New Deal for Postmasters
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NewsAsda rolls out Deliverect tech to manage on-demand orders across Express stores
Through a partnership with Deliverect, the tech organises orders from multiple delivery channels ‘into a single operational flow’
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NewsSnappy Technologies rolls out system to unify delivery marketplaces
Snappy Technologies is now available to the convenience sector after an initial trial with Southern Co-op and Heart of England Co-op last year
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NewsJW Filshill and Eden Farm launch £5 frozen meal deal across KeyStore fascia
The “Feed the family for £5” deal is currently being trialled in 22 KeyStore outlets
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Analysis & FeaturesIs the co-operative society movement still working in retail?
The Co-op Group has taken a battering, while a recent merger has created the UK’s biggest independent society. What does this say about the 182-year-old co-op movement and its future in UK retail?
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NewsConvenience retailers offered new tool to access and trial startup brands
Discovery Stand provides retailers with five new startup brands every month via a freestanding display unit in stores
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NewsScotmid invests £3.5m in hybrid self‑checkouts to speed up shopping
It aims to create a faster, more convenient customer experience
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WebinarsDelivering DRS in 2027: Navigating the risks and rewards for c-stores
Retailers have just 18 months to prepare for the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme – and the clock is ticking. Join industry experts to learn from Ireland’s DRS rollout as they tackle the practical challenges facing c-stores, from choosing the right reverse vending machine to turning DRS into a customer loyalty opportunity.
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NewsCo-op CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq insists exit unrelated to ‘toxic’ culture claims
During the Co-op’s full-year results today, Khoury-Haq announced she was leaving after almost seven years, including four as CEO