All articles by Jake Kennedy – Page 2
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Features and analysis
Jisp announces white label loyalty proposition for stores
Retail tech company Jisp has announced plans for a white label version of the proposition
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Pilgrim’s Three Peaks Pilgrim-age raises over £22,000 for GroceryAid
Pilgrim Foodservice’s Three Peaks Challenge has raised an impressive £22,775 in support of GroceryAid
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Investment in UK convenience reaches £1bn for first time ever
The ACS Local Shop Report 2024 has revealed that the level of investment in the convenience sector has reached £1bn
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Ulverston Co-op gets full revamp after weeks of work
Co-op’s Ulverston store relaunched with a fresh new look following seven weeks of works and improvements
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Food waste legislation for larger businesses to change in March 2025
New commercial food waste legislation in the UK will come into force for many at the end of March 2025
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FairTrade Fortnight begins today as initiative celebrates 30 years
Fairtrade Fortnight will celebrate the impact created by millions in UK for agricultural workers overseas by choosing its products
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Sensory overload: What drives customers away from stores?
A new survey from Clear Channel shows many shoppers will avoid stores that overload them sensorially
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UK Inpost locker service keeps on growing, figures reveal
Inpost has just released its growth figures for the second quarter of 2024
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FSA issues withdrawal alert on counterfeit Glen’s Vodka
The Food Standards Agency has highlighted the production and distribution of counterfeit vodka labelled as Glen’s
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Powerhouse week of National Lottery draws brings Olympics to a close
National Lottery operator Allwyn is celebrating three big jackpot draws this week
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Spar partnership with FareShare South West redistributes equivalent of 32,000 meals
Spar South West’s primary distributor, Appleby Westward Ltd, is making a huge impact on the fight against food waste and hunger
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ACS gives evidence on shoplifting at Justice and Home Affairs Committee meeting
The Justice and Home Affairs Committee held its second and third sessions, hearing from the ACS
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Gen Z most engaged with sporting adverts, new study shows
New Clear channel study reveals 18-24-year-olds are more likely to notice ads at sporting events than older generations
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Gander becomes Courtauld Commitment 2030 signatory
Software-based food waste reduction system, Gander, has signed up to WRAP’s Courtauld Commitment 2030
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Fresh fruit and veg, milk and bread top list of most wasted foods in UK
Brits bin £35,000 worth of freezable essential food items in their lifetime, a new study by leading electrical retailer AO.com reveals
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Unitas Wholesale announces Victoria Lockie as new retail director
Unitas Wholesale reveals former head of retail at Nisa, Victoria Lockie, has joined the buying group
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Spar 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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Scottish Government and SGF publish guide to upcoming alcohol price changes
The Scottish Government and Scottish Grocers’ Federation have published a guide to new minimum unit pricing
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UK Food and Drink Industry unites for landmark Mmmake Your Mark campaign
The UK’s food and drink industry has united for a landmark campaign celebrating the food and drink workplace
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“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