All Community articles – Page 18
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Features and analysisLondon Mayor’s support for retail workers welcomed by industry
London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s support for retail workers in the fight against abuse has been applauded by the sector.
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Features and analysisPop-up garden centre opened at Scotmid store
Scotmid Co-operative and Caulders Garden Centres have partnered to launch a pop-up garden centre.
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Interviews and ProfilesHeroes of Lockdown: Atul Sodha, Londis Harefield, Middlesex
During lockdown 650sq ft Londis Harefield in Middlesex was taking an impressive £31 per sq foot, but it is people, not profit, that come first for warm-hearted Atul Sodha who stopped at nothing to keep his customers happy.
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Interviews and ProfilesHeroes of Lockdown: Barbara Clements, Spar Preston Road, Weymouth
A superb range of fresh produce, good availability and a bespoke delivery service have propelled Spar Preston Road forward.
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OpinionWhat does the Amazon Fresh opening mean for UK convenience?
Professor of Marketing at Surrey University and convenience sector expert Sabine Benoit looks at the fallout of Amazon Fresh.
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Interviews and ProfilesDavid Knight unveils new-look Budgens store
A major refit at David Knight’s Budgens in West Sussex has been two years in the making and the retailer wasn’t going to let Covid-19 stop him realising his dream store.
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Features and analysisPlanned top ups help grow basket size in convenience
Basket spend and shopper visits have grown over the past month driven by planned top ups.
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Interviews and ProfilesMajor technology upgrade completed by One Stop
One Stop has rolled out a major technology update across its entire estate, enhancing its Epos, wifi and ordering systems. The team behind the changes spoke to ConvenienceStore.co.uk about the upgrades made.
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Features and analysisOne Stop trials self checkouts in selected stores
One Stop is conducting trials of self checkouts as part of a wider technology upgrade being carried out across its entire estate.
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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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Interviews and ProfilesRibena Sparkling retailer community initiative returns
Suntory Beverage and Food has donated £380,000 of Ribena Sparkling for retailers to distribute to community groups.
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Features and analysisViolence against shopworkers highlighted by small business minister
The rising number of incidents of abuse and violence against shopworkers has attracted the attention of government.
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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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Interviews and ProfilesCatching up with The Convenience Awards: Best Community Retailer of the Year
We spoke to Premier Linktown Local owner Faraz Iqbal about winning Best Small Store and what it means for his business.
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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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OpinionUnmasking the truth behind face coverings
Owner of Earthfare in Dorset, Andrew Quinlan pleads for the face coverings dilemma to be solved.
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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.