News – Page 104
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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
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Features and analysisRaj Aggarwal Family and Golf Day returns for 2024
Taking place on 9 May at the Forest of Arden golf course, West Midlands, the event celebrates top retailer Raj Aggarwal who passed away in 2020 from Covid-19
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Features and analysisSpar runs ’School Sports Day Grant’ campaign for another year
The symbol group is offering £50,000 to support local schools in their communities across the UK
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Features and analysisUnion warns of Lucozade and Ribena shortages due to strike action
Over 180 Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I workers are on strike this week
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Features and analysisHisbe enters voluntary liquidation
Sussex-based ethical retailer Hisbe has confirmed that the business has ceased trading and entered voluntary liquidation
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Features and analysisBestway’s £3 million investment into deals and BOGOF offers
The ‘Thank You’ campaign was designed to help customers boost their profits and grow their business
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Features and analysisAsda targets southern England with 110 store openings planned for February
Asda has accelerated the roll-out of its opening strategy, with plans to open 110 Asda Express stores in February
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Features and analysisIllegal vapes worth £15,000 seized by Durham Trading Standards
Officers seized a total of 1,196 suspected ileal vapes
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Features and analysisMFG and Morrisons announce forecourts partnership and EV expansion in £2.5bn deal
MFG has proposed an acquisition of 337 Morrisons petrol forecourts and more than 400 associated sites for Ultra-Rapid electric vehicle charging development.
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Features and analysisNew report highlights importance of rural shops to isolated communities
The ACS has published its 2024 Rural Shop Report showcasing the vital role played by the country’s 17,986 rural shops
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Features and analysisConcerns raised over approach to tobacco and vape consultation
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has expressed concern over the exclusion of parties linked to the tobacco industry
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Features and analysisCo-op implements Safe Spaces scheme across all stores
The National Business Crime Centre scheme aims to provide provision in the retail sector for anyone feeling unsafe or vulnerable
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Features and analysisSnappy Shopper partners with IPOSG
Snappy Shopper has announced its new agreement with EPoS applications provider IPOSG
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Features and analysisShake-up at Parfetts with several appointments made
Parfetts has made a series of new appointments
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Features and analysisGovernment outlines plans to tackle illicit tobacco trade
The government has unveiled a new strategy to tackle the illicit tobacco trade