Peter Batt
Peter Batt has been MD of Nisa Retail since 2022 and is a former Co-op executive. The Grocer covers Batt and Nisa across news, comment and features.
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NewsMorrisons hires new commercial director for convenience
The new hire brings over 20 years of retail and wholesale experience to the role
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NewsMorrisons hires ex-Nisa boss as ops director for company convenience stores
The supermarket said it welcomed Peter Batt to the team as he brought over 30 years’ food and retail experience.
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Comment & OpinionAre lower prices enough to revive Co-op Wholesale?
Co-op confirmed its wholesale revenue for the year to 4 January fell 5.5% to £1.4bn, while it made a loss of £1m compared with a £14m profit the previous year
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NewsNisa hires PepsiCo’s Paul Webster as head of partnerships
The symbol group said he will be instrumental in delivering its long-term sales plan and driving the Co-op wholesale proposition
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NewsNisa Retail’s Peter Batt and Ayaz Alam to exit the business
The Grocer understands the moves were confirmed in an email to Nisa staff this afternoon
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Analysis & FeaturesRefills, riots and cats: this month in grocery on TikTok
From alcohol aisles on lockdown to cats shopping at Sainsbury’s, here’s what you missed this month online in the world of grocery
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NewsGovernment commits to introduce standalone offence for attacking shopworkers
Retailers and trade bodies have welcomed the announcement, calling it a “crowning moment” for shopworkers who continue to suffer record levels of abuse and violence every day
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NewsWilliam Reed Food & Drink Shows named best UK trade event
Among those who have praised the event are Britvic commercial director Ben Parker
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NewsNisa pauses fuel levy for 40 retailers to assess impact on business
It is understood the symbol group is looking at how it could boost loyalty and sales volume
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InterviewsMike Callachan on Snappy Shopper: the saviour of independents?
As rival quick-commerce players go under, Snappy Shopper’s focus on independent grocery retailers is working well… for both parties
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InterviewsGousto’s Shaun Pearce on taking recipe boxes mainstream
Gousto’s chief technology officer talks customer-led innovation, a more flexible offer and ‘hacking around and discovering things’
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InterviewsMerchant Gourmet’s Richard Peake on plant-based’s bright future
The UPF backlash has fuelled demand for less ‘complicated’ ingredients, says Merchant Gourmet’s MD. He’s now innovating to capture that market
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NewsNisa head of retail Victoria Lockie to step down
In a letter sent to retailers, seen by The Grocer, Lockie will leave Nisa on 31 May after working for the business since 2012
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InterviewsPeter Batt on driving the ‘Co-op and Nisa success story’
The ‘customer-obsessed’ Nisa MD is looking to build on its Co-op partnership, boost retailer loyalty and extend its omnichannel proposition. What’s first?
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Analysis & 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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NewsNisa to drive focus on forecourts as part of long-term business plan
MD Peter Batt shop sales at forecourt sites had gone up by 35% in the past five years, while average weekly sales had risen by 27%
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NewsNisa hires Katie Secretan as director of sales and retail
Secretan will be responsible for delivering Nisa’s growth objectives through recruitment and retention across retail and wholesale partners
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NewsIndies ‘must not be left behind’ in battle to tackle retail crime, warn Nisa bosses
In an open letter, Nisa MD Peter Batt and head of retail Victoria Lockie said the shoplifting scourge placed a greater burden on independents due to their longer trading hours
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NewsNisa hires Kim Clarkson as head of partner services as its bolsters leadership team
Prior to joining Nisa, Clarkson spent 18 years at Sainsbury’s in various head of trading roles
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NewsNisa aiming to recruit 400 stores this year
Nisa said the recruitment drive was a testament to its ’industry-leading availability levels, competitive prices and access to the Co-op own brand range’