All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 9
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Features and analysisCo-op reports record levels of theft and violence
The Co-op has set out a list of recommendations to tackle rising crimes in stores following record levels of theft and violence
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Features and analysisDiscounters tempting shoppers away from the convenience channel
Market penetration has dropped while visit frequency has increased, according to new research from Lumina Intelligence
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Features and analysisLioncroft Wholesale creates fellowship to support cancer patients and their families
Birmingham-based Lioncroft Wholesale has created a new fellowship to help transform the lives of children with cancer and their families
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Features and analysisSainsbury’s to open 75 Local stores in the next three years
Sainsbury’s plans to open 75 new Local convenience stores over the next three years as part of its Next Level Sainsbury’s strategy update
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Features and analysisRaj Aggarwal Family and Golf Day returns for 2024
Taking place on 9 May at the Forest of Arden golf course, West Midlands, the event celebrates top retailer Raj Aggarwal who passed away in 2020 from Covid-19
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Features and analysisHisbe enters voluntary liquidation
Sussex-based ethical retailer Hisbe has confirmed that the business has ceased trading and entered voluntary liquidation
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Features and analysisAsda targets southern England with 110 store openings planned for February
Asda has accelerated the roll-out of its opening strategy, with plans to open 110 Asda Express stores in February
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Features and analysisConcerns raised over approach to tobacco and vape consultation
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has expressed concern over the exclusion of parties linked to the tobacco industry
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Features and analysisSnappy Shopper partners with IPOSG
Snappy Shopper has announced its new agreement with EPoS applications provider IPOSG
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Features and analysisShake-up at Parfetts with several appointments made
Parfetts has made a series of new appointments
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Features and analysisGovernment outlines plans to tackle illicit tobacco trade
The government has unveiled a new strategy to tackle the illicit tobacco trade
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Features and analysisIndustry dismay as government announces ban on disposable vapes
Concerns have been raised that a ban on single-use vapes will fuel the illicit trade
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Features and analysisWhat vape recycling services do I have to offer to customers?
New guidance for retailers on how to provide a vape recycling service has been published by the Association of Convenience Stores
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Features and analysisPremier’s Scratch2Win promotion returns for 2024
Booker is to bring back its Scratch2Win promotion for Premier stores
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Features and analysisGovernment expected to announce ban on single-use vapes
A ban on single-use vapes is expected to be announced early next week by the government
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Features and analysisCo-op to more than double franchise store numbers and open 400 new Nisa outlets
The group is aiming to grow its share of the UK convenience market through omni channel growth
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Features and analysisNew retail crime strategy developed by Thames Valley Police
A new strategy to tackle retail crime has been developed through a partnership between retailers, business groups and Thames Valley Police
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Features and analysisKash Retail and Jisp to partner on Scan & Save technology
Nisa operator Kash Retail and Jisp have agreed a partnership to roll out Scan & Save across its eight stores
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Features and analysis£10,000 fine issued for illicit tobacco sales
A store in Tameside has been fined almost £10,000 for the sale and supply of illicit tobacco
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Features and analysisSteve Leach appointed COO of Lincolnshire Co-op
Leach will formally assume the role in March and will be responsible for the Food, Funeral, Pharmacy, Travel and Post Office divisions at Lincolnshire Co-op