All Community articles – Page 16
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Interviews and ProfilesHeroes of Lockdown: Pratik Patel and team, Jay’s Budgens, Crofton Park, London
Jay’s Budgens reached out to vulnerable people in their area and ensured that no one went hungry.
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Features and analysisC-Stores voted number one for positive impact in community
The ACS Community Barometer highlights the essential role of convenience stores and other local services
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Interviews and ProfilesHeroes of Lockdown: Alan Kasch, Costcutter Fernhill Heath, Worcestershire
Serving the community comes before everything for Alan Kasch of Costcutter Fernhill Heath in Worcestershire but he insists that the support he gave during lockdown was just returning the favour.
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Features and analysisScotmid launches community scheme to help prevent reoffending
Scotmid has launched a new collaborative pilot programme designed to help people involved in crime to make positive life changes.
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Features and analysisTime running out for Community Ownership funding applications
Community-run shops that are at risk could avail of a £150m fund.
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Features and analysisGovernment criticised for retail staff exclusion from self-isolation changes
The government has come under fire for not including shop workers in changes to self-isolation guidelines.
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Features and analysisSainsbury’s to close wholesale division
Sainsbury’s decision to close its entire wholesale division puts an end to the partnership with Simply Fresh
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Features and analysisConvenience sector growth expected to slow in 2021
The rate of growth in the convenience sector is expected to slow to +0.3% in 2021.
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Features and analysisRetailers appeal for face coverings despite ‘Freedom Day’ lifting of restrictions
Customers in England are no longer obliged to wear masks in shops however there are concerns over staff safety.
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Interviews and ProfilesRetailer launches three One Stop stores in same day
Retailer Peter Robinson switched to One Stop and launched the three stores in one day.
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Features and analysisC-stores win Euro 2020 with record-breaking sales
England may have lost, but convenience stores who supported the tournament have been victorious.
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Features and analysisSnappy Shopper and PayPoint strengthen ties following £6.6m investment
Snappy Shopper is to use funds raised to help convenience retailers take on dark stores.
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Interviews and ProfilesCo-op invests £2.1m in on-the-go concept store in London
The Co-op unveiled the new coffee concept at its London Baker Street store.
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Features and analysisClarity needed on relaxation of Covid-19 measures
Confusion over the relaxation of measures has led to frustration for the retail sector.
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Features and analysisGovernment to extend HGV drivers’ hours in a bid to ease supply chain pressures
HGV drivers’ hours will be temporarily extended from 12 July until 8 August.
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Features and analysisSouthern Co-op fights poverty with food voucher top ups
The stores will tackle child food poverty by topping up Healthy Start vouchers.
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Features and analysisIndependents' Day UK 2021 gathers support from convenience sector
Independents’ Day UK takes place on 3 & 4 July.
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Features and analysisNisa’s Making a Difference Locally raises £160,000 for local charities
The money raised was split among 53 good causes across the country.
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Features and analysisCommunity Shop opens seventh store in the UK
The new Community Shop store has opened in Wirral.
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Features and analysisLong-term Londis retailer Mike Howe switches to Simply Fresh
Mike Howe is to move to the Simply Fresh supplied by Sainsbury’s model after 30 years at Londis.