All Community articles – Page 35
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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 analysisConvenience sector growth expected to slow in 2021
The rate of growth in the convenience sector is expected to slow to +0.3% in 2021.
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Features and analysisRetailers appeal for face coverings despite ‘Freedom Day’ lifting of restrictions
Customers in England are no longer obliged to wear masks in shops however there are concerns over staff safety.
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Interviews and ProfilesRetailer launches three One Stop stores in same day
Retailer Peter Robinson switched to One Stop and launched the three stores in one day.
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Features and analysisC-stores win Euro 2020 with record-breaking sales
England may have lost, but convenience stores who supported the tournament have been victorious.
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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.
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Interviews and ProfilesCo-op invests £2.1m in on-the-go concept store in London
The Co-op unveiled the new coffee concept at its London Baker Street store.
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Features and analysisClarity needed on relaxation of Covid-19 measures
Confusion over the relaxation of measures has led to frustration for the retail sector.
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Features and analysisGovernment to extend HGV drivers’ hours in a bid to ease supply chain pressures
HGV drivers’ hours will be temporarily extended from 12 July until 8 August.
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Features and analysisSouthern Co-op fights poverty with food voucher top ups
The stores will tackle child food poverty by topping up Healthy Start vouchers.
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Features and analysisIndependents' Day UK 2021 gathers support from convenience sector
Independents’ Day UK takes place on 3 & 4 July.
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Features and analysisNisa’s Making a Difference Locally raises £160,000 for local charities
The money raised was split among 53 good causes across the country.
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Features and analysisCommunity Shop opens seventh store in the UK
The new Community Shop store has opened in Wirral.
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Features and analysisLong-term Londis retailer Mike Howe switches to Simply Fresh
Mike Howe is to move to the Simply Fresh supplied by Sainsbury’s model after 30 years at Londis.
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Features and analysisFinalists for The Convenience Awards 2021 revealed
The Convenience Awards 2021 will take place at The Londoner on 14 September.
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Features and analysisS&W Wholesale’s new Nearby stores now open
The new S&W Wholesale Nearby stores in Northern Ireland have been opened to the public.
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Features and analysisPolice ordered to do more to protect retailers at wholesale depots
The home secretary warned police to offer better protection for retailers while at wholesale depots or “answer to her”.
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Features and analysisSpar Carnon Downs reports 30% sales growth following next generation refit
The store underwent a £400,000 refit to make it a “next generation store for the local community”.
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Features and analysisScotmid opens new butchery counter at Broxburn store
Scotmid is working with Border Meats on the new butchery counter.
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Features and analysisPayPoint aims to ‘embed’ itself within convenience channel
PayPoint has outlined a series of plans for the next 12 months to grow the offering within convenience.