All articles by Jake Kennedy – Page 2
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Features and analysisFestive promos boosted UK grocery growth over Christmas, NIQ says
UK grocery hit a record £14.6bn in sales over the three weeks before Christmas, but convenience was less successful
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Features and analysisBestway cuts fuel levy for Costcutter stores
Bestway has announced the removal of the fuel levy charge for all mainland Costcutter stores
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Features and analysisImprovements for business rates valuations announced following consultation
The government’s Valuation Office Agency unveils details about improvements to information it discloses on business rates valuations
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Features and analysis£5,620 of illegal vapes seized at Bishop Auckland store
A shopkeeper in Durham has narrowly avoided jail time for selling illegal vape products
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Features and analysisSpar UK’s annual report shows £67.6m turnover despite inflation and other pressures
Spar UK’s annual reports, submitted for the year ending April 2024 detail its up-to-date finances and business standing
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Features and analysisPost Office launches centralised wellbeing resources for postmasters
The Post Office has announced a new initiative to centralise and simplify access to wellbeing resources for postmasters
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Features and analysisCo-op spells out plans for 75-store expansion in 2025
Co-op is planning to accelerates its convenience growth with 75 new stores planned to open in 2025
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Features and analysisPreston primary school and Spar team up for season of goodwill
Ashton Primary School in Preston has teamed up with Spar to donate food to the city’s Foxton Centre
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Features and analysisGlasgow’s Balornock Co-op re-opens - just in time for Christmas
Wallacewell Road’s Co-op in Balornock, Glasgow, relaunched following a six-week programme of works and improvements
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Features and analysisMondelēz crowns its Christmas display competition winner
Mondelēz International has crowned the winner of its Christmas Display competition - Shalla Gray, from Kirkcowan Post Office
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Features and analysisLancashire Mind’s elf fun run raises £17,000 for mental health
There was Christmas joy on the faces of elves of all ages who took on this festive challenge
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Features and analysisSanta’s supercar sleigh is coming to town
CCEP is supporting the special guest at One Stop Carlton Convenience this weekend
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Features and analysisRetailer takes to Radio 5 Live to say shoplifting is the worst it’s ever been
Fed member and northern district president Martin Ward recently took to the airwaves to slam the rise in shoplifting
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Features and analysisA banker’s predictions for the food and drinks market of 2025
Global investment bankers Houlihan Lokey have revealed a glimpse into next year’s food and drink fortunes
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Features and analysisThe Post Office Horizon IT inquiry ends after three years of evidence
The Post Office Horizon IT inquiry was led by retired high court judge Sir Wyn Williams
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Features and analysisPlymouth Spar celebrates grand reopening after overcoming fire
Residents in Plymouth got an extra Christmas present this year as the Spar Gilletts store reopens
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Features and analysisPost Office delivers £20 million boost to postmasters ahead of Christmas
The Post Office has accelerated the delivery of a £20 million boost to postmasters’ pay packets this month
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Features and analysisCash usage in shops rises for second year running, BRC study reveals
A new study by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed that cash usage in shops has risen for the second consecutive year
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Features and analysisACS urges Treasury Committee to support multiple payment options
The ACS has given evidence to a Treasury Committee on the acceptance of cash and its current regulations
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Features and analysisConvenience retailers must be price savvy as channel is forecast to hit £43.2bn
Food and grocery spending in UK convenience stores is projected to reach £43.2bn by 2028