All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 34
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Features and analysis
Long-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 analysis
Fuel 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 analysis
Fuel rationing rumours cause forecourt chaos
Intermittent fuel supplies and heavy queues are causing consternation for forecourt retailers.
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Interviews and Profiles
Inside 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 analysis
Christmas warning issued over CO2 shortages
The soft drink and meat sectors have urged government action on CO2.
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Features and analysis
Convenience 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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Awards
The 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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Awards
Inside 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 analysis
Half 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 analysis
Booker 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 analysis
Scottish 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.
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Features and analysis
Concerns over Nisa rebates due to supply issues
Retailers have expressed concern over rumours that Nisa won’t be paying out rebates for this quarter.
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Features and analysis
McColl’s to focus on Morrisons Daily offer
McColl’s plans to have a 350-site Morrisons Daily estate by November 2022.
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Features and analysis
PayPoint to remove exclusivity clauses from retailer contracts
PayPoint is to remove exclusivity clauses from its contracts following an investigation by energy regulator Ofgem.
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Features and analysis
Bestway Retail to sell off more stores in second phase of Project Endeavour
Bestway Retail has instructed Christie & Co. to sell 22 of its stores.
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Features and analysis
Electronic shelf label trial success for Scotmid Co-op and Southern Co-op
The technology is to be rolled out in 23 stores across both co-operatives.
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Features and analysis
Inside Central England Co-op’s new £1.85m store
The Warsop store will trial scan and go technology and is powered by 100% renewable energy.
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Features and analysis
Booker HGV drivers considering strike action over pay row
HGV drivers at Booker’s Thamesmead depot are to be balloted on industrial action over a pay dispute.
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Features and analysis
Horizon victims to receive compensation
Any postmaster that has had their conviction overturned could receive interim compensation of up to £100,000.
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Features and analysis
HFSS regulations will hit one in five convenience purchases
Proposed restrictions on high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products could impact one in every five purchases in convenience stores.