All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 32
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Features and analysisShopKind campaign urges support for retail staff
New research has found that 38% of shoppers have witnessed violence and abuse against shopworkers.
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Features and analysisGetir to acquire rapid delivery rival Weezy
The rapid delivery operator Getir is to acquire rival Weezy as part of its expansion plans.
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Features and analysisHFSS implementation date comes under fire
The government’s plan to introduce the new legislation in October 2022 has been criticised
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Interviews and ProfilesHarj Dhasee to switch to Morrisons Daily model
Harj’s two stores will convert to Morrisons Daily around Christmas.
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Features and analysisMPs questioned over HFSS legislation details
Trade bodies have put forward questions that members need answering ahead of the intoduction of HFSS legislation in October 2022.
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Features and analysisSussex Police creates Business Crime Team
The team has been set up to focus on tackling business crime via partnerships and new technology
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Features and analysisMichael O’Loughlin to step down from Simply Fresh
O’Loughlin will step down from the role of COO in December.
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Interviews and ProfilesSnappy Shopper CEO: Threat of dark stores to convenience is ‘undeniable’
Snappy Shopper CEO Mike Callachan discusses the growth of online and threat of dark stores to the convenience channel.
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Features and analysisCo-op reveals future plans for on the go concept
The Co-op’s head of format development discusses the new on the go concept and its plans for the future.
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Features and analysisLong-term solution for HGV driver shortage needed
Measures to temporarily ease the pressure have been criticised by the food and drink industry.
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Features and analysisFuel competition laws suspended to ease demand crisis
The government is allowing the sharing of information within the industry so that supply chain pressures can be eased.
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Features and analysisFuel rationing rumours cause forecourt chaos
Intermittent fuel supplies and heavy queues are causing consternation for forecourt retailers.
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Interviews and ProfilesInside Sustainability Retailer of the Year: Mulkerns EuroSpar, Co. Down
Mulkerns EuroSpar in County Down was crowned Sustainability Retailer of the Year at The Convenience Awards 2021 in a category that saw some tremendous entries. We take a look at what set them apart from the competition when it comes to sustainability.
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Features and analysisChristmas warning issued over CO2 shortages
The soft drink and meat sectors have urged government action on CO2.
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Features and analysisConvenience channel outperforms supermarkets as shopping habits return to normal
NielsenIQ data found sales in the convenience channel outperformed supermarkets, driven by a return to the office and schools.
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AwardsThe Convenience Awards 2021: what makes a winner
The winners of The Convenience Awards 2021 have been unveiled. Find out what set them apart from the competition.
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AwardsInside Convenience Retailer of the Year 2021: Spar Parkfoot, Kent
David Charman’s Spar Parkfoot in Kent has been crowned Convenience Retailer of the Year 2021. We take a look inside his store to see what makes it so special.
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Features and analysisHalf of retailers haven’t taken a day off in a year
Research from the ACS found that more retailers are working every day without a break.
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Features and analysisBooker driver strike threat intensifies
Booker drivers at its Thamesmead site have voted in favour of strike action ahead of crunch talks.
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Features and analysisScottish progress on workers’ protection prompts government plea
The government has been called on to introduce legislation to protect retail staff similar to that in Scotland.