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NewsPandemic sales to double convenience sector growth
Growth in convenience stores in 2020 is set to double that of the previous year, according to Mintel research.
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Convenience channel growth tipped for 2022
The UK convenience channel is tipped to grow 13.2% in value terms by 2022, a new IGD report has found.
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Bestway Retail announces chief retail officer departure
Bestway Retail has revealed that its chief retail officer Andy Cresswell is to leave the business at the end of January 2021.
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Post Office to appoint postmaster to board
The Post Office is to appoint a serving postmaster to a non-executive director position on its board.
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Post Office stamp selling shortfall scheme created
The Post Office has identified issues when it comes to selling stamps and has set up a shortfall programme to offer redress to subpostmasters affected.
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Nisa to hold virtual Expo in place of Stoneleigh event
Nisa is to host a virtual Expo in October 2020 in place of its traditional face-to-face event.
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A.F. Blakemore acquires online Vegan Store
Spar wholesaler A.F. Blakemore has acquired online wholesaler and retailer Vegan Store.
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Project Endeavour kicks off as Bestway seeks to offload 37 stores
Bestway Retail has begun the divestment of 37 of its stores left over from the Bargain Booze acquisition in 2018.
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Government launches Shop Local Week to help high street
The government is attempting to drive consumers back to the high street with the launch of Shop Local Week (10-16 August).
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Planning reform consultation welcomed by industry
A major consultation on reforming the planning system in England has been praised by the retail industry.
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McColl’s shifts focus during pandemic lockdown
McColl’s has seen a drop in total revenue in its interim results although like-for-like sales rose.
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APPY SHOP partners with One O One Convenience Stores chain
Online shopping platform APPY SHOP has been selected by Scottish chain One O One Convenience Stores to be its exclusive partner.
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Southern Co-op allocates £100,000 via Safer Neighbourhood Fund
Fourteen organisations across Bristol, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Southampton and south London have been chosen to receive a share of the Southern Co-op’s £100,000 Safer Neighbourhood Fund for their work in tackling the causes of crime.
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Industry pledges to play part in healthy eating plan
The retail industry has pledged to do its part to improve healthy eating amongst children.
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Knife attack leaves retailer in fear
A terrifying knife attack by a masked assailant has left a retailer afraid to be alone in her store.
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JTI launches new anti-illicit trade postcode calculator
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has launched a new postcode calculator to help retailers find out how their local area is affected by illicit tobacco.
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HIM & MCA Insight changes name to Lumina Intelligence
William Reed’s data insights division HIM & MCA Insight has changed its name to Lumina Intelligence.
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Scotmid extends partnership with PayPoint
Retail chain Scotmid has announced an extension to its partnership with PayPoint.
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Scottish Grocers Federation launches new website
The Scottish Grocers Federation (SGF) has announced the launch of its new website.
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Face mask guidance and posters available to independent retailers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has published a series of downloadable posters to help inform customers about wearing face masks in shops.
