All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 30
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Features and analysisBusiness energy costs support announced by government
A new government scheme will provide a discount on energy costs for businesses
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Features and analysisACS urges action on energy bills in ‘mini-Budget’
The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the government to introduce a targeted package of measures to support independent retailers including a cap on energy bills for small businesses
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Features and analysisRetail industry pays its respects to Queen Elizabeth II
The retail industry has offered condolences following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
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Features and analysisCMA identifies 35 areas of concern over Morrisons and McColl’s deal
Morrisons is hoping to offer a solution to these areas of concern and avoid a Phase 2 investigation by the CMA
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Features and analysisBestway Wholesale offers support to Pakistan flood victims
Bestway Wholesale has announced immediate fundraising support for the victims of the devastating floods affecting Pakistan
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Features and analysisGreens Retail acquires Wilson Rea’s KeyStore More site
Wilson Rea’s KeyStore More site will be rebranded to Greens of Lanark
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Features and analysisCo-op sells 132 forecourt stores to Asda for £600m
Asda co-owner Moshin Issa sees convenience as a “growth opportunity” and a catalyst for the deal
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Features and analysisUKVIA: Up to 60% of disposable vapes in the UK are illicit
The UKVIA estimates that as much as 60% of disposable vapes in the UK are either non-compliant or counterfeit
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Features and analysisPayPoint investigating emergency e-code support scheme for independent retailers
Services provider PayPoint is investigating how it can get its independent retailers involved in the scheme designed to help cope with the rising cost of living
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Features and analysisNisa jobs at risk as cost-saving review launched
Nisa confirmed that rising costs have lead to a review of the business
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Features and analysisConvenience channel sales predicted to grow by £5.9bn over five years
IGD predicts that the convenience channel will see a £5.9bn sales growth between 2022 and 2027
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Features and analysisPayPoint disappointed with speed of Snappy Shopper roll-out
The service provider had hoped the delivery service would be in more of its stores by now
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Features and analysisCo-op sets out convenience delivery ambitions
The Co-op plans to use ’walking deliveries’ and robots to expand its delivery offering
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Features and analysisSteve Leach announces Nisa departure
Leach had been with the business since January 2014
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Features and analysisACS publishes customer service guidance
The Everyone Welcome Guide provides advice on how to provide a welcoming environment for all customers
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Features and analysisHFSS promotional restrictions delayed until October 2023
The ACS has warned that this legislation will have a negative impact on both shoppers and retailers
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Interviews and Profiles‘There’s an opportunity to grow a new estate in convenience’ - Stephen Thompson opens new chain
Eddy’s Food Station founder Stephen Thompson explains why the time is right for a new convenience chain
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Features and analysisVolume promotion ban tipped to be scrapped from HFSS legislation
MPs have suggested that the ban on volume promotions could be scrapped to help combat cost of living increases
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Features and analysisAdministration ‘increasingly likely’ for McColl’s
McColl’s has confirmed that administration is likely to happen unless its short-term funding issues are resolved
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Features and analysisSlow Easter trading and supply chain issues hit McColl’s sales
McColl’s said it experienced “weaker than expected” Easter sales