News – Page 172
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NewsHancock’s begins to reopen wholesale depots
Impulse trade specialist Hancock’s is to reopen three of its wholesale depots on Monday (18 May) with full social distancing guidelines in place.
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NewsRetail trade associations welcome DRS exemption amendment
Retail trade organisations ACS, NFRN and SGF have welcomed the Scottish government’s decision to amend the regulations for the country’s forthcoming deposit return scheme for food and drink packaging to include a new exemption for return points.
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NewsMenthol smokers to stay brand loyal after ban, says JTI survey
A survey conducted by JTI has revealed that over half (52%) of retailers expect adult smokers to remain brand loyal within the ready-made cigarette category after next week’s ban on menthol and capsule cigarettes comes into force.
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NewsSpar in Scotland agrees to expand use of Snappy Shopper platform
Spar in Scotland is to roll out the Snappy Shopper home delivery platform to more stores following a successful trial.
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NewsCentral England Co-op benefits from store improvements
Central England Co-op has announced a sales increase of 2.7% in its annual results.
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NewsScotland to press ahead with deposit scheme despite virus disruption
The Scottish Parliament has voted to go ahead with its plan to introduce a deposit return scheme (DRS) for food and drink packaging in two years’ time.
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NewsIndependent c-stores sustaining sales increases of 40% year on year
Independent convenience stores have maintained an impressive level of sales in the weeks following the initial imposition of the national coronavirus lockdown.
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NewsCostcutter Supermarkets Group expands virus support for retailers
Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) has bolstered its range of coronavirus support materials and guidance for all retailers, to help them keep staff and shoppers safe in the continuing crisis.
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NewsGrocery delivery growing in importance for every meal of the day, says HIM
Grocery delivery has increased its share of meals consumed across all dayparts, according to the latest Channel Pulse findings from HIM and MCA Insight.
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NewsMorrisons wholesale sales edge up during lockdown
Morrisons wholesale division, which supplies McColl’s as well as number of other convenience retailers, grew sales by 0.6% in the first quarter of its financial year.
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NewsRetailers face challenges in last week of sale for menthol cigarettes
Under-pressure convenience retailers are attempting to prepare for one of the most significant changes to tobacco legislation to date, when the ban on menthol and capsule cigarettes is enforced next week.
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NewsFacewatch updates technology to identify mask wearers
Security firm Facewatch has updated its facial recognition technology to allow identification of people entering a store wearing surgical facemasks.
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NewsCoronavirus: Retailers praise new working relationships with foodservice providers
A growing number of retailers are reporting “positive” and “constructive” new working relationships with foodservice providers, as the coronavirus outbreak continues to hamper traditional supply routes.
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NewsConvenience stores support ‘Stay at Home’ VE Day celebrations
Retailers across the country have helped their customers to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on 8 May, supporting residents in their bids to hold ‘Stay at Home’ parties in accordance with social distancing rules.
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NewsThe new menthol opportunity: Future of Tobacco Retailing webinar free to watch now
Turn next week’s ban on menthol and capsule cigarettes into an opportunity with the help of our webinar which is still available for free on demand.
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NewsShoply platform partners with SGF to expand convenience reach
Edinburgh-based home delivery platform Drinkly is rebranding as Shoply and partnering with SGF to support its expansion into convenience home delivery.
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NewsCoronavirus: Post Office to top up postmasters’ earnings in June
Postmasters will receive a 15% top-up of their variable remuneration generated during May’s trading, the Post Office has announced.
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NewsCoronavirus: National Convenience Show postponed until April 2021
The National Convenience Show has been postponed until April 20121 due to the coronavirus outbreak and continuing lockdown.
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NewsCoronavirus: Scheduled business rates revaluation postponed
The government has announced that the scheduled revaluation of business rates, due to take place this summer, has been postponed due to the virus outbreak.
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NewsSnappy Shopper and AF Blakemore agree new home delivery deal
Convenience store home delivery platform Snappy Shopper and Spar wholesaler AF Blakemore have agreed a new partnership which will allow up to 250 company and independently-owned Spar stores offer the service to shoppers.