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Co-op Group bans plastic bags as part of packaging drive
It aims to end all single-use own-brand plastic packaging within five years
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Food sales boost Scotmid half year profits by 16%
Scotmid ceo John Brodie said the society still faced “significant” cost pressures
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Small retailers report sales drop in plastic-packaged products
Sales of fruit and vegetables wrapped in plastic are most commonly highlighted as in decline
Co-op Group bans plastic bags as part of packaging drive
It aims to end all single-use own-brand plastic packaging within five years
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Central England Co-op announces strong first half sales
Central England Co-operative has announced a 7% increase in like-for-like sales in its convenience stores in its first half trading results.
Food sales cooled in August following temperature dip
Cooler conditions prompted food sales to fall in August following the hot weather surge that stores experienced in July, new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal.
Cadnam site marks start of new Southern Co-op franchise
Convenience industry stalwarts Tony Start and Steve Wilkinson have launched a new store franchise programme for the Southern Co-op with the acquisition of a site in the New Forest.
Tesco takes on discounters with new chain Jack's
Tesco has launched its much-anticipated new discount chain, Jack’s, in a bid to compete against rivals Aldi and Lidl.
Ciroc Luxury Vodka collaborates with Italian fashion brand
Diageo’s Ciroc has launched a collaboration with Italian fashion house Moschino, which includes the launch of a limited-edition sku.
Price-marked Carte Noire joins Lavazza coffee line-up
The Lavazza Group has launched Carte Noire Classique 100g price-marked pack (PMP) exclusively for the wholesale and convenience channels.
Ben & Jerry’s launches new lighter ice cream range
Ben & Jerry’s has revealed a new line-up of lighter ice creams, with less fat and fewer calories than the brand’s regular range.
Cofresh adds two new flavours to Asian mixes range
Cofresh, the UK’s No 1 Indian snacks brand, has extended its core range of savoury Asian Mixes with two new flavours.
Spar Market, Pwllheli, Wales Video
Conrad Davies’ Pwllheli store was the first in the country to convert to the Spar Market format. One year on from the major revamp, he discusses the impact of the new-look store on margins and sales.
Look and learn
Innovative new research has taken a shopper’s eye view to find the most effective displays a retailer can use to create sales in their store.
C-store & partners
With the food-to-go market booming, partnerships with the likes of Greggs and Subway seem like a sensible move. However, there are retailers electing to go their own way, working with smaller providers to give their store the edge.
Welcome Co-op, Islington, London
With a new IT system fully bedded in, Southern Co-op is on the lookout for more independent retailer partners for its store franchise programme. C-Store catches up with Prateek Shukla, one of the recent recruits, at his store in Islington, North London.
Premier Victoria Dock, Hull
Joe and Kuldeep Kaur Punian opened their latest store in Hull’s Victoria Dock in February, under Premier’s latest store format.
Fuelling growth at the forecourt
Shoppers are increasingly turning to forecourts for their weekly top-up needs, writes Giorgio Rigali.
Flexible working
The Local Shop Report shows how the sector is offering employment flexibility, says James.
A familiar story
The growing illicit trade in e-cigarettes needs addressing by government urgently, argues Sam.
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