All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 38
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Features and analysis
Retailers 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 analysis
Henderson 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 analysis
Two 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 Profiles
Spar 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 analysis
Looking 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 analysis
Parliamentary 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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News
Costcutter acquired by Bestway Wholesale
Retailers express own brand concerns over Costcutter acquisition by Bestway Wholesale.
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News
Nisa 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.
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Features and analysis
Post Office apologises as Horizon appeals are successful
Six subpostmasters have been acquitted of crimes associated with the Horizon IT system.
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Features and analysis
What does the change in National Lottery age restrictions mean for you?
The minimum age to play National Lottery games is set to increase to 18 in October 2021.
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Interviews and Profiles
Nisa retailer beats life-threatening illness to make his store a success
Richard and Lynn Kent took over Nisa Evington, Leicester almost three years ago and are finally seeing their plans realised.
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Interviews and Profiles
Staying sustainable during Covid-19: HISBE offers details on its second store
Ethical retailer HISBE is just about to open its second store. Co-founder Ruth Anslow gives an update on the progress as well as the long-term impact of Covid-19.
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Features and analysis
How is HMRC going to tackle illicit tobacco?
HMRC has put forward proposals to take on the illicit tobacco trade in the UK. We break down the proposals.
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Features and analysis
Costcutter links up with food waste app Too Good To Go
Costcutter Supermarkets Group has revealed details of its new partnership with food waste app, Too Good To Go
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Features and analysis
Go Local funding scheme for Scottish convenience unveiled
Scottish consumers are being encouraged to ‘Go Local’ as part of a new funding initiative that focuses on domestic produce.
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Features and analysis
What are shoppers looking for post-Brexit?
The transition period deadline is approaching fast, how will shoppers react and how can retailers capitalise?
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Features and analysis
Spending Review 2020: how does it impact retailers?
The government has unveiled its Spending Review for 2020. What does this mean for convenience retailers?
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News
Camelot sales team back on the road following shift to digital
Store sales dropped in the first half of the year as Camelot encouraged customers to stay safe however it is stepping up support for retailers.
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Features and analysis
Co-op launches night shift worker campaign
The Co-op has launched a new report to highlight night shift workers whose mental and physical health may be at risk.
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Features and analysis
Scottish shopworkers Bill makes further progress
A Bill to protect Scottish shopworkers has taken one step closer to becoming law.