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NewsCoronavirus: 700+ Spar stores join NHS Volunteer Responders programme
More than 700 Spar stores across England have signed up to the NHS Volunteer Responders programme, which enables volunteers to support vulnerable people who have been referred by health professionals and local authorities.
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Promotional FeatureProviding the ingredients to satisfy customers’ needs
Nisa Retail has been working with independent retailers for more than 40 years, helping them to grow their businesses through a comprehensive support package.
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NewsParfetts planning for more growth from Go Local programme
Parfetts is aiming to recruit a further 150 stores into its symbol and retail club operations this year as it continues to grow its footprint into new geographical areas.
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NewsJamie Davison heads up new recruitment drive for Costcutter
Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) is embarking on a major recruitment drive focused on explaining the key benefits of joining the symbol group through member and shopper testimonials.
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Promotional FeatureBritvic launches ‘Refreshing Retail’ partnership programme to support retailers
In 2020, leading soft drinks provider – Britvic – will be partnering with a selection of convenience retailers from across the UK, to implement actionable insights to drive winning soft drinks sales.
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NewsBWG grows c-store sales in Ireland, but Appleby Westward falls back
Irish Spar wholesaler BWG grew turnover by 6.2% to €1.5bn in the past year, according to financial results published by South African parent company The Spar Group (TSG).
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Product NewsBestway adds premium coffee to Best-one own labels
The Best-one and Best-one Inspired own label ranges have been extended with the launch of five premium coffee variants.
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NewsBestway Retail poised to leverage key demographic mapping data
Bestway Retail has completed its UK-wide demographic mapping exercise, allowing its franchise and symbol group retailers to leverage key insights into which ranges, promotions and operational models offer the best fit for specific postcode locations.
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NewsRedevelopment fuels sales uplift at Cheshire Nisa store
A Nisa Local store in Cheshire is enjoying growing sales, following the completion of a takeover and redevelopment last year.
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NewsSimply Fresh unveils ‘unpacked’ design to encourage plastic reduction
Simply Fresh has launched an initiative that aims to remove all packaging from the front of its stores.
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NewsNisa store reopens at University of York following makeover
A Nisa store at the University of York has reopened following the completion of a makeover in time for autumn.
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NewsCo-op Group invests £2.75m in two stores in north Wales
The Co-operative Group is set to reopen two food stores in north Wales as part of a £2.75m investment.
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NewsCentral England Co-op announces “steady” first half results
Central England Co-operative has announced a 1.6% increase in sales in the face of a “highly challenging” market in its interim first half trading results.
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NewsSpar and Scottish FA extend women’s football partnership deal
Spar has announced a new partnership with the Scottish FA, which will see further support for girls’ and women’s grassroots football across the nation.
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NewsLancashire Nisa store reopens after £150,000 investment
A Nisa Local store in Lancashire has reopened following the completion of a £150,000 refurbishment.
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NewsCentral England Co-operative to open new store in Calow, Derbyshire
Central England Co-operative is set to open a new store in Derbyshire.
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NewsNewcastle University to open first Co-op franchise store in North East
Newcastle University Students’ Union (NUSU) is working with the Co-op Group to open its first franchise store in the North East.
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NewsYorkshire Nisa store enjoys sales boost following fresh-focused refit
A family-run Nisa store in Yorkshire has enjoyed a boost in average basket spend and overall sales since its chilled offering was increased as part of a recent store refit.
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NewsBest-one launches new ‘Core Rewards’ rebate initiative
Bestway’s symbol group Best-one has launched a new initiative offering retailers a 5% rebate on selected products.
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NewsSimply Fresh teams up with Next for pop up food market
Simply Fresh has partnered with clothing brand Next to launch a pop up food market in Solihull in August.