All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 35
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Features and analysisFood to go category predicted to bounce back in 2021
The food to go category has been tipped to grow by almost a third (31.6%) in 2021 as it recovers from a tough 2020.
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Features and analysisPlastic bag charge increase implementation date confusion grows
Legislation on the proposed increase to the plastic bag charge may be rushed through due to a lack of time in the Parliamentary calendar.
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Features and analysisWhat was unveiled to retailers at Nisa Live?
Nisa set out some ambitious goals during its Live retailer conference.
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Features and analysisSussex Police and Co-op crime reporting scheme sees success
A new crime recording scheme has led to an increase in reports to police and arrests.
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Features and analysisHeroes of Lockdown: a year in review
We look back at some of the key national and sector happenings that hit the headlines since the first lockdown.
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Interviews and ProfilesIceland trials convenience format under Swift brand
Retailer Iceland has launched a new convenience format under the Swift brand promising ‘Fast, Fresh, Local’.
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Interviews and ProfilesDavid Knight unveils new-look Budgens store
A major refit at David Knight’s Budgens in West Sussex has been two years in the making and the retailer wasn’t going to let Covid-19 stop him realising his dream store.
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Features and analysisACS urges flexible Deposit Returns Scheme
The ACS has urged government to create a DRS system that works for all types of stores.
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Interviews and ProfilesMajor technology upgrade completed by One Stop
One Stop has rolled out a major technology update across its entire estate, enhancing its Epos, wifi and ordering systems. The team behind the changes spoke to ConvenienceStore.co.uk about the upgrades made.
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Features and analysisOne Stop trials self checkouts in selected stores
One Stop is conducting trials of self checkouts as part of a wider technology upgrade being carried out across its entire estate.
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Features and analysisMcColl’s and Morrisons extend wholesale partnership until 2027
300 McColl’s stores will be converted to Morrisons Daily format over the next three years.
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Interviews and ProfilesSuccess for Steve Bassett’s new Simply Fresh store
Steve Bassett opened a new Simply Fresh supplied by Sainsbury’s store in February and has already seen strong growth.
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Interviews and ProfilesInside Scotmid’s new food to go concept
Scotmid Co-op has unveiled a premium food to go offering for its Leven Street store.
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Features and analysisRural shops providing lifeline to communities during Covid-19
The importance of rural shops to their communities has been highlighted in new research published by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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Features and analysisScottish retailers, producers and trade bodies look to run Deposit Return Scheme
A group of retailers, producers and trade bodies plan to run the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland.
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Interviews and ProfilesHow Southern Co-op Welcome hit the 50 store mark
The Southern Co-op Welcome franchise model has hit the 50 store milestone. What was the turning point for it?
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Features and analysisShopping locally to remain a priority in 2021
The move towards shopping locally looks set to continue with consumers placing significant importance on provenance.
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Features and analysisScotmid Co-op looks to expand butchery counter offering
Scotmid is seeking a butchery partner for its Broxburn store.
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Features and analysisLittle Moons cause big stir in convenience
Sales of Little Moons in convenience have been out of this world.
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NewsJohn Kinney to replace Darren Goldney as managing director of Unitas Wholesale
Darren Goldney is to step down in April to be replaced by John Kinney.