News – Page 143
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Interviews and ProfilesLooking ahead to 2022: Greener and leaner
Sustainability and operational efficiencies are up for discussion as three retailers reflect on 2021 and prepare for 2022
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Interviews and ProfilesWhat will be the impact of rising costs for retailers?
Staff costs and price inflation are up for discussion as leading retailers reflect on 2021 and prepare for 2022
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Features and analysisRetailer prosecuted for selling counterfeit tobacco in Salford
A businessman has had over £11,000 worth of counterfeit tobacco taken from his premises and has been prosecuted.
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Features and analysisSunita Aggarwal honoured as one of Radio Sheffield’s ‘Make a difference’ heroes
Sunita Aggarwal was surprised by BBC Radio Sheffield last week at her Spar store in Hackenthorpe, Sheffield.
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Features and analysisScotmid’s charity partnership with CHAS gets new mascots
Two competition winners were given a surprise at school by real-life versions of their mascot designs for Scotmid and CHAS.
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Features and analysisNisa switches egg range to free range
Nisa has switched its entire range of eggs to free range in response to “growing public desire for more ethically sourced products”.
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Features and analysisBooker driver strike action averted
The strike action was due to start on 23 December but has been postponed pending talks with management
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Interviews and ProfilesRetailers outline expansion plans for 2022
Acquisitions and refurbs are up for discussion as three retailers reflect on 2021 and prepare for 2022
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Interviews and ProfilesLooking ahead to 2022: Electric shock
Energy costs and retail pricing are up for discussion as top retailers reflect on 2021 and prepare for 2022
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Features and analysisACS launches women’s independent retailer network
The ACS has launched a new group which aims to act as a support network for women running independent convenience stores.
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Interviews and ProfilesJisp planning Scan & Save expansion
Jisp will be focusing on its Augmented Reality Scan & Save offer
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Features and analysisNew implementation date for Scottish Deposit Return Scheme announced
Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme is set to come into effect on 16 August 2023
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Features and analysisCamelot rolls out festive activity for The National Lottery
The National Lottery operator Camelot has announced two special event draws and in-store seasonal activity.
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Features and analysisNisa Expo to return as face-to-face event in 2022
The Nisa Expo has been held as a virtual event for the past two years due to Covid-19
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Features and analysisSimplyFresh’s LittleFresh relaunch gains momentum
Three LittleFreshs are to open in the coming weeks with a further five planned by the end of 2022
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Features and analysisGovernment pledges to pay Horizon victim compensation
The government has pledged to pay compensation however subpostmasters say it’s not enough
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Features and analysisUK Food & Drink Shows to return in April 2022
The National Convenience Show, Farm Shop & Deli Show, Food & Drink Expo and The Forecourt Show will be held on 25-27 April 2022 at the NEC in Birmingham.
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Features and analysisBestway partners with Plunkett Foundation to support fundraising campaign
Bestway is the headline sponsor of the Plunkett’s Christmas fundraising campaign
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Features and analysisBritish shoppers to spend £6.8bn in the run-up to Christmas
UK shoppers are expected to treat themselves to more premium and higher value items this Christmas
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Features and analysisSnappy Shopper reaches £5 million sales milestone with Nisa
Snappy Shopper has reached £5 million sales with Nisa partners, more than doubling sales on the platform since February.