Head Of SPAR UK Highlights Cost-Of-Living Opportunities For Independents
Independent convenience retailers operating under the SPAR brand could prove popular during the cost-of-living crisis as cash-strapped consumers eat and drink more at home.
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MD Of Wilko Appointed New CEO Of Lincolnshire Co-op
Lincolnshire Co-op has appointed Alison Hands, currently Managing Director at Wilko, as its new Chief Executive. She will join the society in April 2023.
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ACS Launches Scottish Deposit Return Scheme Explainer
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched a new explainer video and briefing, providing an explanation of Scotland’s upcoming deposit return scheme (DRS).
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Sales And Profits Down At Tesco’s One Stop Chain
Having benefitted from consumers shopping more in local convenience stores during the height of pandemic, Tesco’s One Stop subsidiary suffered weaker trading during its...
New Nisa Boss Vows To Support Retailers Amid ‘Challenging’ Trading Conditions
Peter Batt, Nisa’s new Managing Director, has promised to do “as much as he can” to support retailers as the cost-of-living crisis impacts the...
Bestway Calls For Medicine Suppliers To Prioritise C-Stores Amid Shortages
With some everyday medicines currently in short supply, Bestway wants suppliers to prioritise the convenience sector to ensure consumers can access cold and flu...
ACS Continues Call For UK-Wide Approach To HFSS Rules
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has again raised concerns about the introduction of different HFSS rules in Scotland and the impact that they’ll...
‘The Worst Year For Availability’? More Product Lines Disappear As Supplier...
Popular product lines are disappearing from convenience shelves, as independent retailers turn to alternative suppliers amid a rising number of supplier delists.
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Asda Opens Its First Standalone Convenience Store
After announcing its plans last month to ramp up its presence in the convenience channel, Asda has today opened its first standalone ‘Express’ store.
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Scottish Government Moves To Cut Cost Of DRS
Industry bodies have welcomed a move by the Scottish government to scale back the deposit return scheme (DRS) due to launch next year and...
