All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 29
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Features and analysisNisa retailers and suppliers highlighted at Expo 2022
14 awards were handed out at the Nisa Expo
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Features and analysisRetailers support continued use of PMPs if margins were increased
New research from The Wholesale Company (TWC) has found that 62% of retailers would still buy price marked packs if suppliers increased their prices
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Features and analysisEnergy Bill Support Scheme remuneration set to be worth £3m to postmasters
Details of the remuneration package has been outlined to postmasters
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Features and analysisRetailer raises judicial proceedings against DRS operator
Belshill retailer Abdul Majid has raised judicial review proceedings against Circularity Scotland over handling fees
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Features and analysisKickstarter scheme leads to 34 roles at Southern Co-op
The Southern Co-op has offered 34 people roles across its business following placement through the Government’s Kickstart scheme
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Features and analysisBestway raises $2.3m to help victims of Pakistan flooding
The monies raised has been allocated to build homes (or shelters) for 5,000 families, provide usable water for more than 100,000 individuals and provide food and medical supplies to over 20,000 people
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Features and analysisSpar UK plants 12,500 trees as part of global 90th anniversary celebrations
From January to June 2022, Spar UK planted sixty-six varieties of trees and plants
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Features and analysisPremier goes green by planting 4,000 trees to match store numbers
Over the next five year, a tree for every store in the Premier estate will be planted
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Features and analysisA.F. Blakemore helps 108 drivers get their LGV licence
Blakemore’s training scheme has helped 108 people get their LGV licence free of charge over the past year
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Features and analysisHFSS location restrictions introduction confirmed by the government
Rumours of a last-minute u-turn proved to be unfounded with the HFSS location restrictions coming into force on 1 October
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Features and analysisPlant-based ready meals supplier The Brook announces closure
The plant-based ready meals supplier worked with Budgens retailers
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Features and analysisPremier rolls out new sustainability technology as it passes 4,000-store milestone
Premier is making QR code technology and electronic shelf-edge labels available to its retailers
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Features and analysisNisa unveils store offer and tech updates for retailers
At its Expo, Nisa showcased the latest store changes and technology offerings
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Features and analysisNisa’s Making a Difference Locally charity passes £15m milestone
The charity has raised £15m for charity since its introduction in 2008
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Features and analysisTrading Standards officers seize 12,000 illicit cigarettes in Telford
Trading standards officers from Telford & Wrekin Council have seized 12,000 cigarettes along with a quantity of illegal vapes in a raid on stores in the area
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Features and analysisWhy I introduced a disposable vape recycling point in my store
Trudy Davies of Woosnam & Davies News wanted to ensure this growing category remained environmentally-friendly
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Features and analysisDeadline approaching for paper £20 and £50 banknotes
The Bank of England has set a deadline of 30 September for the withdrawal of paper £20 and £50 notes
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Features and analysisGovernment unveils ‘Mini-Budget’ measures including tax cuts
The retail sector welcomed the measures in the ‘Mini-Budget’ but called for more long-term action
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Features and analysisDavid Sands Group joins Spar Scotland
The four David Sands stores will be joining Spar Scotland
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Features and analysisNisa CEO Michael Fletcher to step down after nine months
Jo Whitfield is also stepping down from her role as Co-op food CEO after six years