All Community articles – Page 14
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Features and analysis
Simply Fresh retailer Ajay Odedra switches to Spar
The retailer switched to Spar following Sainsbury’s decision to close its wholesale division.
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Features and analysis
USDAW condemns abuse against forecourt staff
Workers’ union USDAW has called on consumers to show respect to forecourt staff and not direct abuse towards them during the ongoing fuel crisis.
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Features and analysis
Co-op reveals future plans for on the go concept
The Co-op’s head of format development discusses the new on the go concept and its plans for the future.
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Interviews and Profiles
Inside Sustainability Retailer of the Year: Mulkerns EuroSpar, Co. Down
Mulkerns EuroSpar in County Down was crowned Sustainability Retailer of the Year at The Convenience Awards 2021 in a category that saw some tremendous entries. We take a look at what set them apart from the competition when it comes to sustainability.
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Awards
The 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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Awards
Spar Parkfoot unveiled as Convenience Retailer of the Year 2021
The winners were revealed at The Convenience Awards ceremony at The Londoner hotel.
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Awards
Inside 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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Awards
Inside Large Convenience Store of the Year: Tout’s of Langford
Tout’s of Langford saw off some tough competition to be named Large Convenience Store of the Year. We venture inside to see what makes them a category winner.
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Awards
Inside Small Convenience Store of the Year: Ash’s Shop, Cambridgeshire
Amit Puntambekar’s Ash’s Shop beat the competition in the Small Convenience Store of the Year category. We find out why big surprises can come in small packages.
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Features and analysis
Scotmid and Scotland Food & Drink launch local producer competition
Five local producers will be selected to be stocked in Scotmid stores for a three-week period.
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Interviews and Profiles
Sales Colleague of the Year finalist: Wiktoria Zaucha, Spies Lane Central England Co-op
Wiktoria Zaucha of Spies Lane Central England Co-op took elderly people under her wing during the pandemic and strengthened her ties with the police.
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Features and analysis
Nisa retailers increase community support efforts
Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity has seen a significant increase in community support from retailers over the last year via donations made through the charity.
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Interviews and Profiles
Heroes of Lockdown: Pratik Patel and team, Jay’s Budgens, Crofton Park, London
Jay’s Budgens reached out to vulnerable people in their area and ensured that no one went hungry.
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Features and analysis
C-Stores voted number one for positive impact in community
The ACS Community Barometer highlights the essential role of convenience stores and other local services
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Interviews and Profiles
Heroes of Lockdown: Alan Kasch, Costcutter Fernhill Heath, Worcestershire
Serving the community comes before everything for Alan Kasch of Costcutter Fernhill Heath in Worcestershire but he insists that the support he gave during lockdown was just returning the favour.
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Features and analysis
Scotmid launches community scheme to help prevent reoffending
Scotmid has launched a new collaborative pilot programme designed to help people involved in crime to make positive life changes.
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Features and analysis
Time running out for Community Ownership funding applications
Community-run shops that are at risk could avail of a £150m fund.
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Features and analysis
Government criticised for retail staff exclusion from self-isolation changes
The government has come under fire for not including shop workers in changes to self-isolation guidelines.
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Features and analysis
Sainsbury’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 analysis
Convenience sector growth expected to slow in 2021
The rate of growth in the convenience sector is expected to slow to +0.3% in 2021.