All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 32
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Features and analysis
Nisa 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 analysis
Convenience 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 analysis
PayPoint 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 analysis
Co-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 analysis
Steve Leach announces Nisa departure
Leach had been with the business since January 2014
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Features and analysis
ACS 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 analysis
HFSS 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 analysis
Volume 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 analysis
Administration ‘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 analysis
Slow Easter trading and supply chain issues hit McColl’s sales
McColl’s said it experienced “weaker than expected” Easter sales
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Features and analysis
Communication between stores and local authorities non-existent ahead of HFSS
Few local authorities have been contacted by businesses regarding the new legislation
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Features and analysis
Local authority enforcement funding for HFSS revealed
Local authorities will have just an additional £520 each to enforce HFSS legislation
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Interviews and Profiles
Brownlies of Biggar to change hands
Owners Donna and Bruce Morgan want to enjoy some time with their family after two busy years
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Features and analysis
EG Group CEO to open Euro Grocers store
The new 6,000sq ft store will operate under the Euro Grocers fascia
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Interviews and Profiles
Rising energy costs force retailer to close store
Ferhan Ashiq decided to close his Day-Today store in Prestonpans when he found out his energy bills were going to rise from £19,500 to £45,000
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Features and analysis
JTI overhauls field sales team
JTI expects the new approach to provide more relevant insight to independent retailers from the field sales team
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Features and analysis
Nisa sets out goals for Express format
Nisa hopes to have 50 Express stores open by the end of 2022
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Features and analysis
Aldi opens checkout-free store concept
The Aldi Shop&Go checkout-free store has opened in Greenwich, London
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Features and analysis
Anand Cheema switches to Costcutter
Anand Cheema has moved from Spar to Costcutter