All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 40
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Features and analysisSteve Leach announces Nisa departure
Leach had been with the business since January 2014
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Features and analysisACS publishes customer service guidance
The Everyone Welcome Guide provides advice on how to provide a welcoming environment for all customers
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Features and analysisHFSS promotional restrictions delayed until October 2023
The ACS has warned that this legislation will have a negative impact on both shoppers and retailers
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Interviews and Profiles‘There’s an opportunity to grow a new estate in convenience’ - Stephen Thompson opens new chain
Eddy’s Food Station founder Stephen Thompson explains why the time is right for a new convenience chain
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Features and analysisVolume promotion ban tipped to be scrapped from HFSS legislation
MPs have suggested that the ban on volume promotions could be scrapped to help combat cost of living increases
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Features and analysisAdministration ‘increasingly likely’ for McColl’s
McColl’s has confirmed that administration is likely to happen unless its short-term funding issues are resolved
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Features and analysisSlow Easter trading and supply chain issues hit McColl’s sales
McColl’s said it experienced “weaker than expected” Easter sales
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Features and analysisCommunication between stores and local authorities non-existent ahead of HFSS
Few local authorities have been contacted by businesses regarding the new legislation
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Features and analysisLocal authority enforcement funding for HFSS revealed
Local authorities will have just an additional £520 each to enforce HFSS legislation
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Interviews and ProfilesBrownlies of Biggar to change hands
Owners Donna and Bruce Morgan want to enjoy some time with their family after two busy years
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Features and analysisEG Group CEO to open Euro Grocers store
The new 6,000sq ft store will operate under the Euro Grocers fascia
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Interviews and ProfilesRising energy costs force retailer to close store
Ferhan Ashiq decided to close his Day-Today store in Prestonpans when he found out his energy bills were going to rise from £19,500 to £45,000
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Features and analysisJTI overhauls field sales team
JTI expects the new approach to provide more relevant insight to independent retailers from the field sales team
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Features and analysisNisa sets out goals for Express format
Nisa hopes to have 50 Express stores open by the end of 2022
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Features and analysisAldi opens checkout-free store concept
The Aldi Shop&Go checkout-free store has opened in Greenwich, London
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Features and analysisAnand Cheema switches to Costcutter
Anand Cheema has moved from Spar to Costcutter
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Features and analysisGeek Bar launches new campaign tackling non-compliant products
The campaign aims to inform retailers about non-compliant vaping products
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Features and analysisMichael Fletcher to replace Ken Towle as new CEO of Nisa
Ken Towle is to take up the role of retail director at Asda later this year
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Features and analysisOne in four smokers set to explore smoke-free options in 2022
Research carried out by Lake Research on behalf of Philip Morris Limited found that 26% of smokers would explore smoke-free options this year
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Interviews and ProfilesJisp planning Scan & Save expansion
Jisp will be focusing on its Augmented Reality Scan & Save offer