All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 36
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Features and analysisRetail industry unites to urge better protection for shopworkers
The CEOs of the leading retail businesses have written to the government calling for more protection from abuse.
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Interviews and ProfilesWhat are the global trends hitting the convenience channel?
Where can UK retailers gain inspiration from? Mark Wohltmann of NACS takes a global approach.
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Interviews and ProfilesCatching up with The Convenience Awards: Sales Assistant of the Year
Displaying passion and empathy, Jo Bate of Southern Co-op Lenham picked up the Sales Assistant of the Year Award at The Convenience Awards 2020.
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Interviews and ProfilesWhy I opened my first convenience store during Covid-19
Shaji Mathew decided the time was right to enter convenience and opened Londis Eastbourne just before Christmas.
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Features and analysisDemand for buying convenience stores jumps during Covid-19
The convenience sector saw a significant increase in interest from buyers during 2020, attracted by a jump in average sales caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsSteve Bassett to open Sainsbury’s supplied Simply Fresh store
Top convenience retailer Steve Bassett is set to open a Sainsbury’s supplied Simply Fresh store.
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NewsStockpiling of paper products returned during November lockdown
PayPoint research found a spike in sales of paper products in the convenience channel in the fourth quarter of 2020
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Features and analysisHow can retailers unlock £1bn in soft drink category sales?
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I’s Alpesh Mistry discusses its category vision and how the business is working closely with independent retailers.
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Features and analysisPressure mounts on government to prioritise retail workers for Covid-19 vaccine
The government has offered to consider retail workers as a priority for the Covid-19 vaccine which is being rolled out across the country however the retail industry continues to demand guarantees.
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Features and analysisWhat flavours will your customers be looking for in 2021?
Do you know what the next big flavour trend will be? Kerry Taste & Nutrition examines some of the key flavour trends for 2021 and how you can tailor your range for upcoming demand.
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Features and analysisConvenience sector lends support to retail worker vaccine priority petition
A petition calling for retail worker priority access to the Covid-19 vaccine has been launched.
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Interviews and ProfilesIs becoming a franchise operator the right move for you?
Why is Sandeep Bains moving from Simply Fresh to Southern Co-op to become franchise operator?
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Features and analysisRetailers unfazed by new national lockdown
Retailers are focusing on ensuring delivery services can cope with added demand that the new lockdown will bring.
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Features and analysisHenderson and Sainsbury’s enter temporary supply agreement
Henderson is supplying Sainsbury’s stores in Northern Ireland that have been affected by the Brexit situation.
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Features and analysisTwo subpostmasters to sit on Post Office board
The process for selecting two serving subpostmasters to sit on the Post Office board has begun.
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Interviews and ProfilesSpar store manager recognised in Queen’s New Year Honours
Manager of Spar Laceby Lodge Linda Carrington has been awarded a British Empire Medal for her services to the community during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Features and analysisLooking back on 2020 in convenience
ConvenienceStore.co.uk recaps some of the stories from the past 12 months that resonated with readers.
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Features and analysisParliamentary Inquiry into violence and abuse towards retail workers launched
A Parliamentary Inquiry into violence and abuse towards retail workers and responsive action to it has been launched.
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NewsCostcutter acquired by Bestway Wholesale
Retailers express own brand concerns over Costcutter acquisition by Bestway Wholesale.
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NewsNisa retailer Amrit Pahal to donate PPE worth £30,000
Nisa retailer Amrit Pahal is to donate £30,000 worth of PPE after being let down by a government procurement team.