All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 42
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Features and analysisChristmas warning issued over CO2 shortages
The soft drink and meat sectors have urged government action on CO2.
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Features and analysisConvenience channel outperforms supermarkets as shopping habits return to normal
NielsenIQ data found sales in the convenience channel outperformed supermarkets, driven by a return to the office and schools.
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AwardsThe Convenience Awards 2021: what makes a winner
The winners of The Convenience Awards 2021 have been unveiled. Find out what set them apart from the competition.
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AwardsInside Convenience Retailer of the Year 2021: Spar Parkfoot, Kent
David Charman’s Spar Parkfoot in Kent has been crowned Convenience Retailer of the Year 2021. We take a look inside his store to see what makes it so special.
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Features and analysisHalf of retailers haven’t taken a day off in a year
Research from the ACS found that more retailers are working every day without a break.
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Features and analysisBooker driver strike threat intensifies
Booker drivers at its Thamesmead site have voted in favour of strike action ahead of crunch talks.
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Features and analysisScottish progress on workers’ protection prompts government plea
The government has been called on to introduce legislation to protect retail staff similar to that in Scotland.
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Features and analysisConcerns over Nisa rebates due to supply issues
Retailers have expressed concern over rumours that Nisa won’t be paying out rebates for this quarter.
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Features and analysisMcColl’s to focus on Morrisons Daily offer
McColl’s plans to have a 350-site Morrisons Daily estate by November 2022.
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Features and analysisPayPoint to remove exclusivity clauses from retailer contracts
PayPoint is to remove exclusivity clauses from its contracts following an investigation by energy regulator Ofgem.
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Features and analysisBestway Retail to sell off more stores in second phase of Project Endeavour
Bestway Retail has instructed Christie & Co. to sell 22 of its stores.
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Features and analysisElectronic shelf label trial success for Scotmid Co-op and Southern Co-op
The technology is to be rolled out in 23 stores across both co-operatives.
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Features and analysisInside Central England Co-op’s new £1.85m store
The Warsop store will trial scan and go technology and is powered by 100% renewable energy.
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Features and analysisBooker HGV drivers considering strike action over pay row
HGV drivers at Booker’s Thamesmead depot are to be balloted on industrial action over a pay dispute.
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Features and analysisHorizon victims to receive compensation
Any postmaster that has had their conviction overturned could receive interim compensation of up to £100,000.
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Features and analysisHFSS regulations will hit one in five convenience purchases
Proposed restrictions on high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products could impact one in every five purchases in convenience stores.
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Features and analysisMore time needed for retailers to make HFSS changes
The planned HFSS restrictions have been delayed to October 2022 however that is still not enough time, insists ACS.
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Interviews and ProfilesSingh’s Premier unveils new shopper zone concept
Premier has debuted its new zone concept at Singh’s in Sheffield.
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Features and analysisSainsbury’s to close wholesale division
Sainsbury’s decision to close its entire wholesale division puts an end to the partnership with Simply Fresh
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Features and analysisSnappy Shopper and PayPoint strengthen ties following £6.6m investment
Snappy Shopper is to use funds raised to help convenience retailers take on dark stores.