All Community articles – Page 2
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Features and analysisJonathan James becomes chairman of Soham Town Rangers FC
Cambridgeshire retailer and Convenience Store Champion Jonathan James has been appointed as chairman of local football club Soham Town Rangers FC
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Features and analysisMother-daughter duo open store in Bedford to fill ‘long-standing’ cultural gap
New store Sammy’s Hat Groceries is making a significant impact thanks to a dedicated mother and daughter team
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Features and analysisSpar and AF Blakemore partner with Leicester Tigers rugby club
Spar is now the official convenience store of Leicester Tigers rugby club
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Features and analysisBallygally schoolboy’s sweet makes it to Spar shelves
Nine-year old Archie Barr has seen his imaginary packet of sweets made a reality by his local Spar retailer
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Features and analysis“There’s nothing round here for kids to do” - retailer on his quest to raise £120k for playground
Northamptonshire postmaster Vidur Pandya is midway through a mammoth fundraiser
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Features and analysisSGF appeals for support for local businesses
The trade has signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge in support of local businesses
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Features and analysisACS welcomes statement on cash availability in local communities
The Association of Convenience Stores has welcomed the latest statement from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on the importance of access to cash in communities
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Features and analysis
Nisa’s MADL and LA Foods strengthen community bonds reaching £100,000 milestone
To date, LA Foods has contributed over £100,000 to local charities and organisations through MADL
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Features and analysisNisa’s Making a Difference Locally makes £250,000 available for latest Heart of the Community Awards
Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity has launched its largest Heart of the Community Awards round ever with £250,000 available for ‘stronger communities’ initiatives
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Features and analysisRetired retailer living in UK since 1977 wins battle for citizenship after hard-fought with Home Office
In 2019, Nelson was told he was not British and had no right to be in the UK
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PodcastGet engaged with social media: The Convenience Mix Podcast
The Convenience Mix hears from A.F. Blakemore’s marketing director Sarah Ellis about how retailers can get online
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Features and analysisConvenience stores key to promoting local growth
New research from the ACS has highlighted the importance of the sector in local communities
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Features and analysisProudfoot Group hits £200,000 donation milestone
The group supports community causes in the Scarborough area through Nisa’s Making A Difference Locally charity
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Features and analysisShoppers to win entire basket for free through SPARaoke
Spar’s new ‘Make Me a Champion’ campaign is set to transform store customers into Karaoke stars
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Promotional FeatureCommunity impact: how brands are helping retailers give back
As an essential hub of the community, convenience store owners have an unparalleled understanding of the needs of their communities. Find out how big brands are working with them to bolster their community impact.
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Features and analysisNisa’s MADL launches latest Heart of the Community initiative
The scheme will help fund school uniforms and summer activities
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Features and analysisSue Nithyanandan helps young children to eat healthily
Responsible Retail of the Year, Sue Nithyanandan, has been funding an after-school cooking class initiative
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Features and analysisOne Stop sales of Love Hearts pin badges to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society
25p from each badge sold will go to charity
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Features and analysisOne Stop joins Cadbury’s 200th anniversary celebrations
20 One Stop stores will be embracing all things purple as part of the initiative
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Features and analysisNisa’s MADL teams up with Kellanova
Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally charity has partnered with grocery brand Kellanova in a move to support grassroots and inclusive football teams across the UK