News – Page 138
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Features and analysisAre safety screens here to stay?
Safety screens were introduced as a temporary measure but with a £10m investment across the sector, could they become a permanent fixture in stores?
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Features and analysisACS writes to Prime Minister urging HFSS rethink
The trade body said now is not the time to introduce these costly regulations
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Features and analysisPetrol price rises will lead to growth in shopping locally, predicts TWC
The digital and data expert says c-stores will “do well” during the fuel crisis
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Features and analysisFoodservice delivery sector tipped for 5.3% growth in 2022
Lumina Intellegence insight predicts foodservice delivery growth to continue over the next 12 months
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Features and analysisProudfoot shoppers raise £2,500 for Scarborough and District Mencap
The group has raised funds through sales of reusable carrier bags
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Features and analysisGeek Bar tackles counterfeit vape sellers on social media
Geek Bar has launched an online campaign aimed at rogue suppliers and producers of non-compliant and counterfeit products
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Features and analysisACS calls for HFSS proposals to be scrapped
ACS has set out its recommendations to the Chancellor ahead of the spring statement later this month, calling for HFSS proposals to be scrapped in favour of cracking down on the illicit alcohol and tobacco trade.
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Features and analysisInternational Women’s Day: Time to get rid of the boys’ club?
International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate the social and economic achievements of women, but it is also a day to raise awareness of discrimination and bias, which unfortunately still exist in convenience retail
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Features and analysisConvenience stores reach record investment in crime prevention measures
The UK’s local shops have invested a record £246m in crime prevention measures over the last year
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Features and analysisJisp Scan & Save technology hits Nisa milestone
Jisp’s Scan & Save is now available in moew than 50 Nisa stores
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Features and analysisSouthern Co-op removes plastic bags for life
It is hoped the move will convince shoppers to switch to reusable bags to help tackle climate change
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Features and analysisMidcounties Co-op invests £1.1m in two new Wokingham stores
The society has committed to opening 10 new stores this year
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Features and analysisCJ Lang replacement programme starts with new Post Office in Lanarkshire
A new Post Office has opened in Allanton, North Lanarkshire, which is the first permanent, like-for-like replacement for a branch previously operated by CJ Lang
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Features and analysisUsdaw staff survey highlights lack of faith in reporting crime
61% of respondents said they were not confident that reporting abuse, threats and violence will make a difference
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Features and analysisRetailers boycott Russian Standard Vodka
The Co-op has announced it will not be stocking Russian Standard Vodka in its stores
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Features and analysisUnitas Wholesale appoints Aoife Kenny as commercial director
Kenny joins Unitas Wholesale from AF Blakemore
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Features and analysisMusgrave Group to donate €250,000 to Ukraine
Musgrave Group has announced the launch of a major fundraising campaign across the island of Ireland
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Features and analysisS&W unveils plans for new £15m distribution hub
When completed, the new site will double the group’s capacity
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Features and analysisSpar Scotland goes on recruitment drive
Spar Scotland has increased its sales team to aid with the recruitment of new retailers
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Features and analysisCountdown to the National Convenience Show is on
The National Convenience Show, part of the UK Food & Drink Shows, is taking place 25-27 April