News – Page 147
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Features and analysisNisa partners with GroceryAid to raise awareness
The symbol group is providing information on GroceryAid resources
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Features and analysisAre consumers shopping more sustainably?
A Co-op report has revealed how shoppers have moved towards ethical and sustainable products.
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Features and analysisThe Midcounties Co-op launches click & collect service
The service will enable smaller stores to supply the Society’s Best of Our Counties range
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Features and analysisWelsh government to introduce stricter Covid-19 measures
Stricter measures are to be put into place as Covid-19 infections increase.
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Features and analysisSpar Scotland launches green community cashback campaign
The sustainability-focused initiative will take place during COP26.
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Features and analysisOne Stop's Scholarship Programme returns
The scheme will support four young people from low-income households in their education.
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Features and analysisCJ Lang & Son reports strong year following growth strategy
The group has overcome “significant change in the retail landscape” to grow turnover.
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Features and analysisLocal shops pledge support for women’s night safety charter
The ACS has signed up to the Women’s Safety Night Charter, which is part of the London Mayor’s ‘tackling violence against women and girls’ strategy.
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Features and analysisCentral England Co-op to close stores on Boxing Day
Central England Co-op is saying a festive thank-you to its frontline retail workers by closing the majority of its stores on Boxing Day.
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Features and analysisBudget 2021: at a glance
Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled the Budget 2021. What were the key points that impacted the convenience channel?
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Features and analysisBudget 2021: what it means for retailers
Business rates and National Minimum Wage increases dominated the Budget 2021 agenda amongst convenience retailers.
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Features and analysisRetailers get spooky for Halloween weekend with scary displays
Store owners get into the spirit of Halloween with their in-store displays.
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Features and analysisMcColl’s partners with Ecrebo to provide personalised receipts
The partnership will be rolled out across all 1,223 McColl’s convenience stores and newsagents.
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Features and analysisOperation CeCe cracks down on illicit tobacco trade
Operation CeCe has led to the seizure of more than £2.7m worth of illegal tobacco products in the first half of 2021.
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Features and analysisLow-cost Covid-19 tests now available through Collect+ network
Consumers can order Randox Covid-19 tests through 30 Collect+ stores.
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Interviews and ProfilesSymbol groups embrace frozen category in convenience
Spar and Nisa have increased their focus on the frozen category.
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Features and analysisMichael O’Loughlin to step down from Simply Fresh
O’Loughlin will step down from the role of COO in December.
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Features and analysisRaj Aggarwal Award winner unveiled
Julie Kaur Duhra of Jules Convenience in Telford has been unveiled as the first winner of the Raj Aggarwal Award.
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Features and analysisTesco opens checkout-free GetGo store in London
The store allows customers to shop and pay without scanning an item or using a checkout.
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Features and analysisSpar Scotland extends free fruit trial to four more stores
The group is working with Healthy Living Scotland to help promote healthier lifestyles


















