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Interviews and ProfilesHeroes of Lockdown: Raj and Sunita Aggarwal, Spar Wigston and Hackenthorpe
Much-loved retailer Raj Aggarwal was busy helping his community before tragically becoming a victim of coronavirus, and his wife, Sunita, has bravely carried on his good work.
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Interviews and Profiles
RocketEats food to go offering takes off for Baz Jethwa
Baz Jethwa of Spar Rocket in Bolton has created a new food to go offering.
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Interviews and Profiles
Enter The Convenience Awards 2021 now!
Winner of The Convenience Awards 2020 Conrad Davies explains how it feels to win and why you should enter this year.
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Interviews and Profiles
Heroes of Lockdown: a celebration of the convenience channel
A year on from the start of the first lockdown, leading figures join Convenience Store to pay tribute to our sector as we launch our Heroes of Lockdown retailer interview series.
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Features and Analysis
Heroes of Lockdown: a year in review
We look back at some of the key national and sector happenings that hit the headlines since the first lockdown.
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Interviews and Profiles
Heroes of Lockdown: Barbara Clements, Spar Preston Road, Weymouth
A superb range of fresh produce, good availability and a bespoke delivery service have propelled Spar Preston Road forward.
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Features and Analysis
Spar launches charity campaign in memory of Raj Aggarwal
The campaign is being led by A.F. Blakemore and Raj’s wife Sunita
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Product News
Spar Scotland debuts Rollover Chicken Hotdog
Spar Scotland has launched a new Chicken Hotdog from Rollover in 100 of its stores.
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Interviews and Profiles
Ribena Sparkling retailer community initiative returns
Suntory Beverage and Food has donated £380,000 of Ribena Sparkling for retailers to distribute to community groups.
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Dear Jac
Who is supplying who in convenience?
Jac helps a retailer confused about the supply arrangements in the retail industry.
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Features and Analysis
Creating an online offering in convenience: Striking the right balance
Introducing online is a great way to grow sales and help your community but it’s vital to go about it in the right way.
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Product News
Spar Natural range hits the UK
Spar has launched a new Natural range of 15 products into selected stores.
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Product News
Baked by Rich’s range expands in CJ Lang stores
Rich Products (Rich’s) has announced an extended partnership with CJ Lang & Son Limited for its Baked range.
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Product News
Spar launches three own brand savoury biscuit lines
Spar has entered the savoury biscuit market with the launch of three new lines.
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Interviews and Profiles
Catching up with The Convenience Awards: Best Multiple Managed Store winner
With entries for The Convenience Awards 2021 now open, we caught up with Linda Carrington, manager of Spar Laceby Lodge which won Best Multiple Managed Store at last year’s event.
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Features and Analysis
Henderson and Sainsbury’s enter temporary supply agreement
Henderson is supplying Sainsbury’s stores in Northern Ireland that have been affected by the Brexit situation.
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Interviews and Profiles
Spar store manager recognised in Queen’s New Year Honours
Manager of Spar Laceby Lodge Linda Carrington has been awarded a British Empire Medal for her services to the community during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Features and Analysis
How will trading be in convenience in 2021?
After a tumultuous 2020, the convenience sector is looking to the year ahead, we ask top retailers how they think trading will be in 2021.
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Interviews and Profiles
Catching up with The Convenience Awards: Best Independent & Convenience Retailer of the Year
With entries for the Convenience Awards 2021 now open, Conveniencestore.co.uk has checked in with one of the winners to discuss what’s happened since receiving not one, but two awards. Spar Y Maes in Pwllheli was crowned Convenience Retailer of the Year and picked up the gong ...
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Interviews and Profiles
Eat17 own-brand chocolate range sees sales success
Spar retailer James Brundle is enjoying the sweet success of Eat17’s newly-launched own-brand chocolate range.
