All articles by Jake Kennedy
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NewsReport shows shoppers chose healthier products in 2025 as vapes dropped off
Report by NIQ and The Grocer reveals the key shopper habits from 2025
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NewsTeam GB Olympian vaults Spar Lancashire School Games into its 20th year
A Team GB Olympic pole vault star has returned to launch Spar’s Lancashire School Games
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NewsACS highlights post-election support needed for Welsh local shops
The ACS has outlined what convenience stores in Wales need from the next Welsh Government
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Features and analysisLowton Co-op relaunched as a totally transformed store
Yeserday saw the relaunch of the Co-op store in Lowton, Warrington
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Features and analysisNisa retailer to quadruple store estate under extended Co‑op Wholesale partnership
Independent retailer Harsh Amipara has signed a new five‑year deal with Co‑op Wholesale
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Features and analysisEG On The Move and Co-op franchise grows with two new forecourt stores
Moston and Buchandyke are the latest forecourt stores in the partnership’s expanding portfolio
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NewsAllwyn Share a Win of £127k with 20 lucky National Lottery retailers
20 independent stores have been awarded £127k by National Lottery operator Allwyn
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NewsVape specialist calls out ASH Scotland following briefing on illicit substances
VPZ issue strong response to ASH Scotland’s briefing on illicit substance vaping
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Product NewsDo you like your Weetabix crunchy or mushy?
Weetabix has highlighted the next big online breakfast debate - crunchy or mushy
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NewsScottish retailers write open letter to Government seeking business rates discount
Fourteen of Scottish retail’s leading figures have called for a rates discount
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Product NewsOreo Creme Egg cookies are coming for Easter
Oreo has launched a limited edition Creme Egg version for Easter
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Product NewsKP Snacks is to expand its PMP range with McCoy’s Salted
KP’s new McCoy’s £1.35 pricemarked packs are available from next month
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Features and analysisSee inside Parfetts' first Go Local Extra store in London
Wholesaler Parfetts launches first Go Local Extra store in London with retailer Posikan Sivakumar
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NewsNIQ reveals £20bn to be spent on Christmas groceries
NIQ data reveals £20bn to be spent on Christmas groceries despite shoppers prioritising savings for gifts
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NewsCo-op commits to LEAF marque certification across its fresh produce by 2027
Co-op has announced a commitment to enhance sustainability across its fresh produce supply chain
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NewsRetailer survey reveals energy costs to be their top concern
New data from SEFE Energy reveals energy costs as top concern for UK retail - but few are taking action
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Product NewsMillbrook Dairy launches Shirgar Cheese Sticks range
Grab and go cheese stick range arrives from Millbrook Dairy
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Features and analysisOne Stop’s Christmas merch released alongside multiple charity drives
One Stop has brought back its Christmas merchandise supporting Young Lives vs Cancer and Alzheimer’s Society
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NewsNew figures reveal consumers feeling the pinch are still indulging festively
Worldpanel figures show grocery price inflation held steady to 30 November
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Product NewsJason’s Sourdough now available via Booker
New Booker listing expands availability of leading UK sourdough brand