All Community articles – Page 37
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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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AwardsSpar 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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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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AwardsInside 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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AwardsInside 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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Features and analysisScotmid 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 ProfilesSales 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 analysisNisa 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 ProfilesHeroes 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 analysisC-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 ProfilesHeroes 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 analysisScotmid 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 analysisTime 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 analysisGovernment 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 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.