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All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 37
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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.
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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?
