News – Page 150
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Features and analysisMorrisons acquisition of McColl’s to be investigated by the CMA
The Competition and Markets Authority is to investigate if the acquisition would create a ”substantial lessening of competition”
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Features and analysisPayPoint disappointed with speed of Snappy Shopper roll-out
The service provider had hoped the delivery service would be in more of its stores by now
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Features and analysisCo-op customers trial Age Scan technology at self checkout
The age verification system is being trialled at four stores in Manchester
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Features and analysisBestway Retail Development Awards winners unveiled
Fairways of Wallasey, Merseyside has been crowned National Bestway Retailer of the Year
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Features and analysisRaj Aggarwal golf day expected to raise £20,000 for charity
The golf day featured 91 players all celebrating Raj Aggarwal
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Features and analysisCost of living crisis could spark illicit tobacco increase
The Local Government Association has warned that under-pressure consumers could turn to illicit tobacco
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Features and analysisSGF sets out succession plan with new junior vice-president appointment
Graham Watson has been appointed as its new junior vice-president
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Features and analysisSpar celebrates National Vegetarian Week with school visits
The group gave talks to children at Cumbria and Lancashire schools
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Features and analysisBestway unveils Jubilee promotional campaign
Bestway is investing £250,000 in its depots to help celebrate the Platinum Jubilee
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Features and analysisWhat will Morrisons’ new concept store with Guy Warner look like?
‘Together with Morrisons’ is a format for larger independents
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Features and analysisCo-op sets out convenience delivery ambitions
The Co-op plans to use ’walking deliveries’ and robots to expand its delivery offering
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Features and analysisScotmid trials locally sourced frozen range in Aberdeenshire
The move reflects demand for local produce and quality frozen meals
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Features and analysisUnilever launches freezer scheme to reduce energy use
The schemes are launching in Germany and Indonesia
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Features and analysisSteve Leach announces Nisa departure
Leach had been with the business since January 2014
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Features and analysisJames Hall expands green supply chain with new fleet
James Hall & Co. has added three new greener Volvo tractor units to its fleet
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Features and analysisACS publishes customer service guidance
The Everyone Welcome Guide provides advice on how to provide a welcoming environment for all customers
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Features and analysisMidcounties Co-op invests £1m in crime prevention measures
The group has created a dedicated Safe Stores team within the Society and is rolling out state-of-the-art technology
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Features and analysisNisa clothing banks raise £5,700 for good causes
42 clothing banks outside Nisa stores have helped raise £5,700 for charity
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Features and analysisUKVIA urges tougher fines for underage vape sales
The UKVIA wants the minimum fine for underage sales to be increased to £10,000
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Features and analysisHFSS promotional restrictions delayed until October 2023
The ACS has warned that this legislation will have a negative impact on both shoppers and retailers