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Heroes of Lockdown: Adam Vincent and team, Dike & Son, Stalbridge, Dorset
In its 170 years in business, Dike & Son, has never witnessed anything quite like the challenges that 2020 brought, but the store drew on its wealth of experience and rich supplier network to ensure locals were looked after.
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David Knight to open third store in Sussex
The retailer will introduce a similar offering to his stores in Hassocks and Henfield.
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How I made £900 profit with my Easter Bunny experience
Turning Easter into an interactive event worked wonders for Mos Patel.
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How I turned over £40,000 in my store’s opening week
One Stop retailer Paul Thomas has packed his 2,900sq ft store with exciting features
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Heroes of Lockdown: Raj and Sunita Aggarwal, Spar Wigston and Hackenthorpe
Much-loved retailer Raj Aggarwal was busy helping his community before tragically becoming a victim of coronavirus, and his wife, Sunita, has bravely carried on his good work.
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RocketEats food to go offering takes off for Baz Jethwa
Baz Jethwa of Spar Rocket in Bolton has created a new food to go offering.
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Jonathan James focuses on the post-pandemic food to go opportunity
Jonathan James has enhanced the food to go offering at his Select Convenience store in Northampton Bus Station.
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Enter The Convenience Awards 2021 now!
Winner of The Convenience Awards 2020 Conrad Davies explains how it feels to win and why you should enter this year.
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Heroes of Lockdown: a celebration of the convenience channel
A year on from the start of the first lockdown, leading figures join Convenience Store to pay tribute to our sector as we launch our Heroes of Lockdown retailer interview series.
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Heroes of Lockdown: Bruce and Donna Morgan, Brownlies of Biggar, Edinburgh
24/7 opening on alternate shifts would see some couples crumble, but Brownlies of Biggar near Edinburgh is stronger than ever thanks to Donna and Bruce’s sterling community spirit and smart investments.
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Heroes of Lockdown: Atul Sodha, Londis Harefield, Middlesex
During lockdown 650sq ft Londis Harefield in Middlesex was taking an impressive £31 per sq foot, but it is people, not profit, that come first for warm-hearted Atul Sodha who stopped at nothing to keep his customers happy.
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Heroes of Lockdown: Barbara Clements, Spar Preston Road, Weymouth
A superb range of fresh produce, good availability and a bespoke delivery service have propelled Spar Preston Road forward.
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Iceland trials convenience format under Swift brand
Retailer Iceland has launched a new convenience format under the Swift brand promising ‘Fast, Fresh, Local’.
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David Knight unveils new-look Budgens store
A major refit at David Knight’s Budgens in West Sussex has been two years in the making and the retailer wasn’t going to let Covid-19 stop him realising his dream store.
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Major technology upgrade completed by One Stop
One Stop has rolled out a major technology update across its entire estate, enhancing its Epos, wifi and ordering systems. The team behind the changes spoke to ConvenienceStore.co.uk about the upgrades made.
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Fury at lenient sentence for shopworker attack
A suspended sentence and fine for an attack on a shopworker has led to anger from the store manager.
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Success for Steve Bassett’s new Simply Fresh store
Steve Bassett opened a new Simply Fresh supplied by Sainsbury’s store in February and has already seen strong growth.
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Inside Scotmid’s new food to go concept
Scotmid Co-op has unveiled a premium food to go offering for its Leven Street store.
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Ribena Sparkling retailer community initiative returns
Suntory Beverage and Food has donated £380,000 of Ribena Sparkling for retailers to distribute to community groups.
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How Southern Co-op Welcome hit the 50 store mark
The Southern Co-op Welcome franchise model has hit the 50 store milestone. What was the turning point for it?