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All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 31
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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
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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
