All articles by Ronan Hegarty – Page 30
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Grocer 33Asda maintains dominance with another Grocer 33 victory
It was a case of the joy of six this week for Asda
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NewsCostco trading director and ‘tremendous leader’ Steve Barnett dies
Barnett was part of the team that launched Costco in the UK in 1993
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Analysis & FeaturesHow convenience stores are evolving to survive the coronavirus crisis
Like supermarkets, convenience stores have seen a huge spike in sales. But they face a very different set of challenges
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NewsTobacco webinar to answer retailers’ questions about category future
To help retailers, The Grocer, along with sister brands Convenience Store and Forecourt Trader, has put together an expert panel to discuss the legislation changes
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NewsMike Owen named trading director at Costcutter
Owen is currently category director for fresh and frozen
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Events & AwardsNew date announced for Convenience Conference and Awards
Both will be held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London on 1 October
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NewsJuul launches menthol vaping pod as menthol cigarettes ban approaches
The Menthol Juulpods will go on sale in approved retailers and on the Juul website later this month
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Grocer 33Asda maintains status as cheapest supermarket shop
It’s business as usual in the Grocer 33 pricing survey as Asda takes its fifth consecutive victory
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NewsCo-op drops original Easter ad campaign to support FareShare
Co-op said the ad pays tribute to the local heroes who are playing their part in feeding the nation during the coronavirus crisis
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NewsNew data shows shoppers still ‘frequently’ visiting grocery stores
12% of all shoppers said their primary motive for visiting a shop was to ‘stock up for the longer term’
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Grocer 33Asda takes the win as retailers adjust to the new normal
This was Asda’s fourth consecutive Grocer 33 pricing win, and a convincing one at that
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Comment & OpinionEasing of buying restrictions points to much needed respite
The industry needs to be able to move on from dealing with panic buying
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NewsCo-op invests £3m in Covid-19 safety measures in stores
The retailer will install thousands of protective Perspex screens and provide more gloves and hand sanitiser for its frontline staff
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Grocer 33Asda takes win as new priorities for Covid-19 take hold
The Walmart-owned retailer’s £85.09 total was £4.15 cheaper than runner-up Morrisons
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NewsSpar enacts social distancing measures in stores
Spar’s measures include floor markings, Perspex screens at checkouts and encouraging card payments
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NewsWaitrose to give elderly and vulnerable customers priority access online
The supermarket said it would begin by contacting vulnerable Waitrose.com customers who have a partnership card and an online account
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NewsCo-op fills all 5,000 temporary store roles in under a week
The retailer announced the recruitment drive last Friday
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NewsBestway to impose sanctions on coronavirus profiteers
The wholesaler has also introduced social distancing measures in its depots
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NewsB&M donates £1m to support food banks during coronavirus crisis
B&M said it had switched capacity at its six warehouses to prioritise key grocery lines including cleaning products and toiletries
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Grocer 33Asda is cheapest as shoppers get set to tighten belts
As retailer supply chains creaked under the pressure of panic buying, price may not have been a key priority for shoppers this week