All Community articles – Page 6
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Features and analysisBatley convenience store features in rap music video
Local musician, Cuckoo, chose the shop as a key filming location
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Features and analysisSalford One Stop store installs defibrillator
One Stop retailer Priyesh Ramji Vekaria worked with Minutes Matter to get the defibrillator installed
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Features and analysisYounger shoppers call for more convenience stores
ACS research has revealed that more younger shoppers are calling for convenience stores in their area
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Features and analysis1,500 school kids compete at Spar Lancashire School Games Finale
During 2022 and 2023 the Games engaged 24,000 children in sport and activities
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Features and analysisEthical retailer HISBE raises over £106,000 through Crowdfunder
The group will use the funds to improve the business and expand
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Features and analysisNisa Local Scotter raises £2,500 for community groups
Nisa Local Scotter in Gainsborough has donated £2,500 to local community organisations through Making a Difference Locally (MADL) so far in 2023
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Features and analysisScotmid donates £15,000 to Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance
The money raised has been spent on six new mascots which will help to raise awareness of the charity’s work
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Features and analysisShanklin store manager celebrates 30 years with Southern Co-op
Chris Boulton has seen many changes during her time in retail
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Features and analysisAppleby Westward helps 18 charities through Community Cashback scheme
Each group received a share from the group’s £20,000 donation fund
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Features and analysisSpar North of England awards £10,000 to Rainbow Hub charity
The prize was part of the retailer’s Community Cashback initiative
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Features and analysisHow I netted over £18,000 for charity with a football fundraiser
Sheffield retailer Mandeep Singh explains how he got match ready for the business’ latest charity event
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Features and analysisPeter McBride celebrates 35 years in business
The community-minded McBride Retail Group founder supports numerous local groups and charities
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Features and analysisHISBE pushes for £75k fundraising goal to help open third store
The Sussex-based ethical supermarket group needs a further £21,000 to reach its target
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Features and analysisNisa Making a Difference Locally unveils £50,000 charity fund for LGBTQ+ community groups and charities
Nisa retailers can access up to £500 of funding per donation with 100 community groups/events and charities set to benefit from the Pride Pot
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Features and analysisIndustry backs proposal to make Healthy Start more accessible
The ACS is supporting a motion that would allow retailers to help more people get access to healthy food
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Features and analysisCo-op peatland preservation project with RSPB takes flight
The initiative will reduce carbon loss by restoring of two areas of peatland in Scotland and Wales
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AwardsHow to write an award-winning entry for your store
Top tips to set you apart from the competition for The Convenience Awards 2024
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Features and analysisHow I reduce food waste and feed families with food box scheme
C-Store Chamption Susan Connolly of Connolly Spar explains how she helps her community
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Features and analysisCommunity Shop to open 12th store, thanks to funding from McCain
The North Yorkshire store will support 750 people in the local area
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Features and analysisOver 2,000 Scottish convenience stores to promote Best Start Foods card
The 40,000 holders of the prepaid cards will be encouraged to use them to buy healthy food at their local shops