All Convenience articles
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NewsParfetts readies for symbol expansion as it opens ninth depot, in Southampton
The new Southampton cash & carry depot opened this week, marking a new geographical territory for the wholesaler
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NewsACS CEO James Lowman to step down next year
Lowman initially joined ACS in March 1997 ahead of his appointment as CEO in November 2006
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NewsCostcutter ends industry speculation with Co-op Wholesale deal
Costcutter has been supplied by Co-op Wholesale, under its former name Nisa, since 2018, but its existing contract was due to run out in December of this year
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NewsAldi rolling out InPost lockers to more UK stores
The lockers are already found at about half of Aldi’s UK stores
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NewsLabour revives energy drinks ban ditched by Tories as ‘nanny state’
Health secretary Wes Streeting claimed the move could prevent obesity in up to 40,000 children
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Comment & OpinionRetailers must join the consultation on under-16s energy drink ban
The UK government has announced plans to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s, with a new public consultation launched to gather feedback from retailers and other stakeholders on implementation, says MP Ashley Dalton
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NewsMidcounties Co-op celebrates 20th anniversary with member deals and discounts
The society, which is one of the UK’s largest independent co-operatives, said the milestone marked two decades of growth, innovation and community impact
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NewsCo-op shakes up leadership teams to accelerate growth and buying powers
Co-op said its new commercial and logistics division would be ‘a cornerstone of our strategy’
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NewsSmirnoff brings ‘flavour-forward’ Crush RTDs to the UK
The launch would tap into rising demand for larger-format RTD drinks, Smirnoff said.
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NewsAsda shakes up convenience leadership team
Asda’s chief supply chain officer David Lepley will take direct responsibility for the Asda Express division
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NewsCo-op Wholesale renews tie-up with Griffiths Forecourts for five more years
The wholesaler has been supplying Griffiths, which runs three Nisa Local stores in Llantwit Fardre, Bridgend and Miskin, for over 10 years
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NewsCo-op Wholesale cuts fuel levy for Northern Ireland retailers
The move follows the wholesaler’s decision to ditch the fuel levy for retailers operating across England, Scotland and Wales in January
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NewsEconomic headwinds hammering convenience sales, investment and jobs, says ACS
The trade body’s 2025 Local Shop Report, published today, showed the total projected sales this year had fallen
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NewsF1 designer’s ‘invisible door’ boosting Hanlon’s Gala beer cave sales
Hanlon’s Gala said it had sold 35% more beer in July this year compared to July 2024, before the AirDoor was installed.
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NewsAsda Express expansion resumes with up to 20 store openings in October
The 20 new stores will add to the nine Express sites that Asda already operates
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NewsSnappy Shopper launches 24/7 delivery feature for convenience retailers
The new service offers dynamic pricing, giving retailers the option to apply a surcharge on out-of-hours orders, as well as operational flexibility
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NewsGreens Retail launches foodservice concept store ‘Greens on the Go’
Greens Retail said it marked a ‘clear shift’ from traditional convenience towards an almost entirely food for now and food for later proposition
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NewsCo-op boosts health offer with Holland & Barrett range
Co-op has created ‘Health and Wellness’ bays to support Holland & Barrett’s range
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NewsSewell On The Go switches supply from Londis to Co-op Wholesale
Co-op Wholesale has signed a five-year deal to supply Sewell On The Go’s 12-strong convenience stores
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NewsCo-op relaunches Soham store as sustainability showcase
The society has invested over £1m, over an eight-week relaunch period