News – Page 86
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Features and analysisSpar teams up with Southport Saviours to improve defibrillator access
James Hall is working with the defibrillator charity on four store installations in and around Southport
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Features and analysisWhat to expect at the National Convenience Show 2024
The National Convenience Show returns to the NEC in Birmingham on 29 April until 1 May
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Features and analysisLegal challenge crowdfund against government’s vape restrictions reaches first target
The campaign was launched by the Vape Protection Alliance group
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Features and analysisMorrisons Daily partners with Henderson Technology as EPOS partner
The agreement will see Morrisons Daily recommend all the products available from Henderson Technology’s EDGEPoS to its franchise customers
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Features and analysisViolence and abuse against retail staff ‘soars’ to 1,300 incidents per day
Latest figures from the British Consortium’s crime survey found that theft by customers had more than doubled to 16.7 million incidents a year
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Features and analysisPost Office reports strong January for cash deposits and withdrawals
Post offices handled £3.37 billion worth of cash deposits and withdrawals last month
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Features and analysisConfex and Jisp launch wholesale loyalty platform
‘Confex Savings Club powered by Jisp’ aims to provide wholesalers the opportunity to reward their retailers for buying through them
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Product NewsCo-op and Snappy Shopper launch Northern Ireland trial
The move aims to expand access to the convenience retailer’s online grocery delivery service.
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Features and analysisTrade bodies warn over rising MUP in Scotland
It comes after the Deputy First Minister announced that the minimum unit pricing for alcohol will increase from 50p to 65p
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Features and analysisConvenience Leadership Programme open for 2024 entries
Taking place at the University of Surrey, the course is designed for area managers, buying teams, independent retailers, sales and market research specialists
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Features and analysisJisp kicks off 2024 with strong start
It reported a 65% increase in retail sales in January 2024 through its Scan & Save app compared to the same period in 2023
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Features and analysisACS welcomes FCA’s proposals to require banks to improve cash access
It has also repeated its calls for a review of interchange fees.
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Features and analysisParfetts appoints new key account manager to drive growth for The Local
Leona Starzez was promoted in recognition of her hard work supporting retailers after joining Parfetts in August 2023
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Features and analysisCo-op reports record levels of theft and violence
The Co-op has set out a list of recommendations to tackle rising crimes in stores following record levels of theft and violence
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Features and analysisA.F. Blakemore introduces two electric HGVs to fleet
The investment marks a step towards its commitment to sustainable operations
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Features and analysisDiscounters tempting shoppers away from the convenience channel
Market penetration has dropped while visit frequency has increased, according to new research from Lumina Intelligence
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Features and analysisLioncroft Wholesale creates fellowship to support cancer patients and their families
Birmingham-based Lioncroft Wholesale has created a new fellowship to help transform the lives of children with cancer and their families
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Features and analysisSainsbury’s to open 75 Local stores in the next three years
Sainsbury’s plans to open 75 new Local convenience stores over the next three years as part of its Next Level Sainsbury’s strategy update
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Features and analysisJW Filshill appoints Snappy Shopper for q-commerce growth in convenience
To fulfil e-commerce solutions across JW Filshill’s Scotland and north-east England store estate, the wholesaler has appointed Snappy Shopper via Snappy Marketplace – the group’s white-label grocery delivery app and website
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Features and analysisGovernment votes against making violence against retail workers a specific offence
MPs Alex Norris and Jim McMahon have voiced their disappointment at the decision