All Features and analysis articles – Page 13
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Convenience retail ‘weathers the storm’ of challenging economy
Despite facing several challenges in 2023, many stores maintained good profitability according to Christie & Co
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Ethical retailer Hisbe ‘temporarily closes’ stores in Brighton and Worthing
Ethical retailer Hisbe has temporarily closed its two stores in Sussex, citing a “disappointing Christmas trading period”
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S&W Wholesale granted permission for new £15m facility
The company was given the green light at a Newry, Mourne & Down District Council Planning Committee meeting
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Chelmsford store goes viral on TikTok as ‘UK’s Coolest Co-op’
A video of the Essex store has notched up hundreds of thousands of views
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How Sophie Williams is raising the bar on social media
Combining convenience with creativity has allowed the retailer to build a social media presence attracting thousands of engagements every month
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Prime Minister announces legislation to clear Horizon Post Office victims
Legislation to help clear victims of the Horizon scandal has been announced by the Prime Minister
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How a fresh approach saw my weekly turnover rocket 270%
Tabrez Hussain has made a host of major improvements at the family’s Hendon store
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Lincolnshire Police seizes suspected cigarettes and vape from Sleaford store
The suspected illicit products were seized after a police officer witnessed the store selling vapes to under-age customers
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Paula Vennells to return CBE following Horizon scandal
A petition to have her stripped of her CBE received 1.2m signatures
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What’s happening at the National Convenience Show 2024?
The National Convenience Show takes place at the NEC in Birmingham on 29 April – 1 May
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Nisa rolls out £1m retailer price drop campaign
Nisa has unveiled a £1m price drop campaign to lower the wholesale selling price of hundreds of products
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Met Police steps up investigation into Post Office over Horizon failings
The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that it has interviewed two people in relation to the Post Office/Fujitsu Horizon software scandal
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Booker unveils new £5m value promotion
Booker has launched a new value promotion campaign
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Jisp reports ‘record-breaking’ finish to 2023
Its Scan & Save has now racked up £4.3m for retailers since its launch
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Spar launches £1.25 value promotion
The consumer campaign will last for six weeks until 15 February and includes Spar own label and branded items
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Asda and Usdaw sign convenience recognition agreement
The union will represent hourly-paid colleagues employed in the 356 convenience stores
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Post Office chief executive issues apology to Horizon victims
Post Office chief executive Nick Read has apologised to the victims of the Horizon scandal following the broadcast of Mr Bates versus the Post Office
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Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally to support food pantries
The initiative will be supporting food pantries across the UK with an overall £50,000 fund available for Nisa retailers to nominate local causes
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ACS calls for retailers to share experiences of crime
The ACS is calling on convenience retailers to take part in the 2024 Crime Survey and share their experiences of retail crime over the past 12 months
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One Stop unveils £1m price drop campaign
The eight-week campaign will focus on everyday essentials and fresh produce