News – Page 193
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NewsFree webinar to discuss the future of the tobacco category
Convenience Store and its sister brands The Grocer and Forecourt Trader is hosting a webinar on the future of the tobacco category, which retailers can watch for free from their own mobile phone or computer.
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Features and analysisCoronavirus: Compensation and business support measures
A summary sheet of the government’s compensatory measures, and employee/colleague support measures, during the coronavirus outbreak is available to view and download here.
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Features and analysisCoronavirus: Posters for your store
Posters for your store can be downloaded from the Association of Convenience Stores’ resource centre.
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NewsCoronavirus: Retailing duo’s Hardship Fund smashes early target
Independent retailers Dennis and Linda Williams have been inundated with messages of thanks and praise from local shoppers after establishing a successful Hardship Fund for people struggling to make ends meet as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
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Features and analysisCoronavirus: Running a home delivery service
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has prepared a downloadable document for retailers seeking guidance on how to set up and run a home delivery service for groceries.
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NewsCoronavirus: Costcutter works with Compass to open pop-up hospital stores
Costcutter Supermarkets Group is working with Compass Group UK & Ireland to open temporary ‘pop-up’ stores in 20 NHS hospitals in England following the temporary closure of some retailers across the sites.
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NewsCoronavirus: Independent retailers respond to Easter egg shortages
C-store retailers are facing Easter egg shortages in the run-up to Easter Sunday, with some scrambling to find new supplies and others focusing on alternative gifting areas.
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NewsCoronavirus: Retailers' usage of wholesale apps hits record levels
Retailers’ usage of wholesaler apps hit record levels in the week commencing 15 March, according to new HIM research.
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NewsCoronavirus: Central England Co-op offers NHS workers 10% discount
Central England Co-op is offering a 10% discount to all NHS workers to thank them for their efforts working on the frontline to help tackle the coronavirus.
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NewsCoronavirus: Staff rewarded for exceptional service in tough times
Retailers across the country are rewarding their “heroic” members of staff with bonuses, extra holiday and financial aid to support them through the current challenging climate.
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NewsPayPoint takes full ownership of Collect+ parcel network
PayPoint has taken full ownership of the Collect+ parcel network, following a deal with carrier Yodel.
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NewsNew date announced for Convenience Conference and Awards
The Convenience Conference and Awards, orginally scheduled for mid-May, has been postponed until 1 October due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
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NewsCoronavirus: Retailer launches “buddy” delivery service to manage demand
Independent retailer Chaz Chahal has re-launched the home delivery service offered from his Simply Fresh store in Inkberrow, Worcestershire, with a new “buddy system,” in a bid to better manage demand amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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NewsCoronavirus: ACS launches retailer home delivery guidance
New guidance for retailers offering home delivery services, including information on vehicle insurance requirements, has been published by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsCoronavirus: Uber Eats offers free delivery on convenience store orders
Uber Eats has partnered with Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Walkers Crisps and Pepsi to offer free delivery on orders from convenience stores on its platform.
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NewsCoronavirus: Some councils suspend Sunday trading enforcement but law unchanged
A number of councils have opted to suspend Sunday trading regulations during the coronavirus outbreak, but the government has confirmed that the rules have not been relaxed and are “operating as usual”.
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NewsCoronavirus: Bestway asks manufacturers to take a “balanced” approach to supply
Bestway Wholesale has made a public plea to suppliers to maintain a “balanced approach” to servicing all trade channels in the face of pressure from major supermarkets to give them priority during the coronavirus outbreak.
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NewsCoronavirus: ACS provides summary of business rates support and grants available
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has compiled a summary of the business rates and cash grant support measures that have been made available for retailers in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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NewsCoronavirus: Weymouth store cuts footfall with thriving home delivery
Independent retailer Spar Barbara Clements has turned her business “on its head” by growing her home delivery service in a bid to drive down footfall to the store amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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NewsCoronavirus: How stores have used social media to get their message out
C-store retailers have utlised social media to great effect to get their message out about their services, availability, community work, social distancing measures and hard-working staff. Here we look at some of the best examples,