News – Page 160
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Features and analysisACS calls for views on employment in annual colleague survey
The Association of Convenience Stores is calling on people working in local shops to provide their views on employment in the convenience sector
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Features and analysisMichael Fletcher to replace Ken Towle as new CEO of Nisa
Ken Towle is to take up the role of retail director at Asda later this year
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Features and analysisOne in four smokers set to explore smoke-free options in 2022
Research carried out by Lake Research on behalf of Philip Morris Limited found that 26% of smokers would explore smoke-free options this year
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Features and analysisMcColl’s appoints new group operations manager
Christopher Rogerson moves to McColl’s after a three-year stint at James Convenience Retail
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Features and analysisVaping expert partners with Oldham City Council & Geek Bar to tackle counterfeit products
A leading vaping industry expert is working with Oldham city council in Manchester to tackle counterfeit and non-compliant products on behalf of Geek Bar
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Features and analysisGregg’s overtakes McDonald’s in food to go stakes
Gregg’s has taken over from McDonald’s as the leading brand in food to go, a new report has revealed
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Interviews and ProfilesLooking ahead to 2022: Greener and leaner
Sustainability and operational efficiencies are up for discussion as three retailers reflect on 2021 and prepare for 2022
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Interviews and ProfilesWhat will be the impact of rising costs for retailers?
Staff costs and price inflation are up for discussion as leading retailers reflect on 2021 and prepare for 2022
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Features and analysisRetailer prosecuted for selling counterfeit tobacco in Salford
A businessman has had over £11,000 worth of counterfeit tobacco taken from his premises and has been prosecuted.
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Features and analysisSunita Aggarwal honoured as one of Radio Sheffield’s ‘Make a difference’ heroes
Sunita Aggarwal was surprised by BBC Radio Sheffield last week at her Spar store in Hackenthorpe, Sheffield.
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Features and analysisScotmid’s charity partnership with CHAS gets new mascots
Two competition winners were given a surprise at school by real-life versions of their mascot designs for Scotmid and CHAS.
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Features and analysisNisa switches egg range to free range
Nisa has switched its entire range of eggs to free range in response to “growing public desire for more ethically sourced products”.
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Features and analysisBooker driver strike action averted
The strike action was due to start on 23 December but has been postponed pending talks with management
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Interviews and ProfilesRetailers outline expansion plans for 2022
Acquisitions and refurbs are up for discussion as three retailers reflect on 2021 and prepare for 2022
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Interviews and ProfilesLooking ahead to 2022: Electric shock
Energy costs and retail pricing are up for discussion as top retailers reflect on 2021 and prepare for 2022
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Features and analysisACS launches women’s independent retailer network
The ACS has launched a new group which aims to act as a support network for women running independent convenience stores.
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Interviews and ProfilesJisp planning Scan & Save expansion
Jisp will be focusing on its Augmented Reality Scan & Save offer
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Features and analysisNew implementation date for Scottish Deposit Return Scheme announced
Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme is set to come into effect on 16 August 2023
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Features and analysisCamelot rolls out festive activity for The National Lottery
The National Lottery operator Camelot has announced two special event draws and in-store seasonal activity.
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Features and analysisNisa Expo to return as face-to-face event in 2022
The Nisa Expo has been held as a virtual event for the past two years due to Covid-19