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NewsCostcutter and Co-op warn MPs of no-deal Brexit impact
The chief executives of the Co-op Group and Costcutter have joined forces with grocery multiples to warn MPs that their customers will be among the first to experience the realities of a no-deal Brexit.
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Product NewsSpare creates snacks using surplas fruit and veg
Spare Snacks is reformulating and rebranding its snack portfolio, which is made using unwanted fruit and vegetables
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NewsMFG to switch its network of Spar sites to Londis or Budgens
The Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is set to rebrand 110 of its forecourt stores from Spar to Londis or Budgens, following an extension of its supply agreement with Booker Retail Partners (BRP).
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NewsMidcounties Co-op set to buy four Warner's Budgens stores
High-profile Budgens retailer Guy Warner has agreed to sell four of his Cotswolds-based stores to the Midcounties Co-operative.
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NewsSpar appoints interim managing directors to replace Robinson
Spar has announced the appointment of two interim managing directors to succeed Debbie Robinson, who is set to take the helm at Central England Co-operative.
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NewsAlmost £1m donated through Nisa's MADL initiative in 2018
Nisa donated almost £1m to charities across the UK and Ireland through its Making a Difference Locally (MADL) campaign in 2018.
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NewsNisa set to launch updated Evolution Epos system
Nisa Retail has announced that a new and updated version of its Epos system will roll out to retailers from February this year.
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NewsLong-serving Costcutter retailers invest in Shopper First revamp
Long-serving Costcutter retailers Michelle and Mike Brown have invested in a new refurbishment in a bid to become the group’s flagship store of the North East.
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NewsNisa launches Just Around the Corner campaign
Nisa has launched a festive campaign, offering a range of deals across various categories.
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NewsFresh food focus to drive Nisa forward after merger
The merger of Nisa with the Co-operative Group has been about “giving partner retailers something additional and complementary, not just a takeover,” according to Nisa chief executive Ken Towle.
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NewsLondis launches festive social media campaign and competition
Londis has launched its first ever Christmas social media campaign, giving shoppers a chance to win £500 towards their festive shopping.
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NewsBlakemore revamps Spar Droitwich store with improved food to go
Blakemore Retail’s Droitwich Spar store has relaunched with a wider range of food-to-go options for its customers.
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NewsEight CJ Lang Spar stores on the market after agent appointed
Christie & Co has been appointed to market eight stores owned by Scottish Spar retailer and distributor CJ Lang.
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NewsNisa announces double-digit sales rise in latest format stores
Nisa stores that converted to the latest Evolution format over the past 12 months have enjoyed an average sales rise of 11.8%, according to the symbol group.
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Features and analysisNisa Southend Victoria, Essex
Less than a mile from the seaside, Nisa Southend Victoria has the benefit of both a railway station entrance and a street entrance, and owner Mitul Patel takes full advantage with an offer that appeals to visitors, commuters and locals.
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NewsBudgens recruits 70 new stores and expands into the North
Budgens is in “great shape” after recruiting 70 stores in the past year and expanding in to 12 new counties, according to brand director Mike Baker.
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Product NewsDaily Deli overhaul for NI Spar and Eurospar retailers
Spar’s Daily Deli range has been relaunched in Northern Ireland following a multi-million pound wholesale partnership.
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Features and analysisThornton’s Budgens, Belsize Park
Owner Andrew Thornton discusses his vision to eliminate plastic packaging in store, and urges the backing of manufacturers and retailers.
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NewsThornton's Budgens outlines plastic-free vision
Budgens retailer Andrew Thornton believes his Belsize Park store will be “virtually” plastic-free within three years and has challenged retailers and manufacturers to follow suit in his vision to reduce plastic packaging.
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NewsSpar managing director Debbie Robinson to step down
Debbie Robinson is stepping down as Spar’s managing director to take the helm of the Central England Co-operative, after current chief executive Martyn Cheatle retires in May 2019.