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Features and analysis
Sandeep talks sales growth and slashing delivery times
Welcome Faversham owner Sandeep Bains updates on his store’s performance following the store’s refit and expansion in part six of our Store Journey series.
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Mike Fitton reveals first Welcome Co-op loyalty card
The card can be scanned at the till point to activate exclusive member offers
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Sandeep Bains celebrates as Welcome Faversham reveals its new look
The Kent retailer’s Store Journey enters the next stage as the store opens its doors after the refit
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Customer Delivery Store of the Year: Welcome Faversham, Kent
Sandeep Bains has achieved significant sales growth with Snappy Shopper - and there’s more to come
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Plunkett UK launches co-op retail society support network
The group is aimed at supporting community-owned rural businesses
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Sandeep explains how his refit will maximise profitability
The shopfit is in full flow at Welcome Faversham as owner Sandeep Bains talks through the key changes he is implementing on his Store Journey
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Why is Sandeep ditching Tango Ice Blast and what is he replacing it with?
We catch up with Welcome Faversham’s Sandeep Bains in another exclusive Store Journey video diary, as he discusses key supplier decisions he has made for the refit
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What challenges is Sandeep facing as he extends his store?
Join the Kent-based retailer on his Store Journey as he shares the latest developments and hurdles of his expansion and refit project at Welcome Faversham
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How Sandeep Bains is getting refit ready
Join Sandeep on our new Store Journey series as he expands and develops Welcome Faversham in Kent
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Who are the finalists for the Convenience Awards 2024?
The Convenience Awards 2024 will take place on Thursday 21 March 2024 at the Victoria Warehouse in Manchester
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Look inside the 75th Welcome franchise store
The latest Southern Co-op Welcome outlet is based in Tower Bridge, London
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30 jobs at risk due to Southern Co-op head office review
Changing market conditions and shopper behaviour has led to the head office review
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Bristol Co-operative Food store supports Christmas hamper initiative
A Co-operative Food store in Bristol has donated hundreds of tubs of hot chocolate and thousands of mini marshmallows to ensure no child or parent will go without a gift on Christmas Day
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Southern Co-op helps raise £100,000 for foodbanks
Nearly £100,000 has been donated to foodbanks across the south of England via the Southern Co-op
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Southern Co-op supports street art festival
As part of the celebration, the retailer’s Eastney branch was painted by three female artists
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Southern Co-op saves energy with thermal night blinds
The project is expected to reduce Southern Co-op’s carbon footprint by nearly 73 tonnes of Co2e per year
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Southern Co-op completes installation of shelf edge labels in all stores
Southern Co-op estimates the technology will save £220,000 a year
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Richard Scrimgeour joins Welcome franchise team at Southern Co-op
He has previously held roles at Bestway, Nisa and Shell
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Shanklin store manager celebrates 30 years with Southern Co-op
Chris Boulton has seen many changes during her time in retail
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Southern Co-op sustainability champion awarded Honorary Fellowship
Gemma Lacey has led the development of Southern Co-op’s science-based climate targets and delivery plan