All Convenience stores articles – Page 7
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Opinion‘As Lidl overtakes the Co-op, grocery’s established order could be set for a shake-up’
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine heaps further pressure on global supply chains and commodity prices, Aldi and Lidl could permanently shift UK grocery’s established order, writes Hugh Radojev.
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NewsMcColl’s hopes for cash or buyer as profits come under pressure
Convenience store group McColl’s maintained it is optimistic about finding a “financing solution” to its problems following speculation that it was battling to stave off administration.
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NewsCo-op Food boss Jo Whitfield to step aside for four-month career break
The Co-op’s food boss Jo Whitfield will step away from the business for four months late this year in order to “support her family”.
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NewsChanges to Tesco overnight shifts put more than 1,400 jobs at risk
Tesco has announced changes to overnight roles in some convenience and supermarket stores that will put more than 1,400 roles at risk.
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NewsSainsbury’s poaches McColl’s commercial chief for key food role
Sainsbury’s has poached McColl’s chief commercial officer to take up a key food role as it ramps up focus on its core grocery business.
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NewsGrocers explore options as Omicron surge sees staff absences double
Grocers are extending temporary staff contracts and prioritising food and online deliveries over other areas of their business as the Omicron coronavirus surge doubles staff absences.
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DataData: Grocers deliver bumper Christmas sales despite Omicron fears
Grocers enjoyed a bumper festive season despite fears that surging coronavirus cases would dampen the Christmas season, with premium own-label sales breaking records.
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NewsAsda poaches Tesco and Nisa executives as it rebuilds leadership team
Supermarket chain Asda has poached Kris Comerford and Ken Towle from Tesco and wholesaler Nisa respectively as it looks to rebuild its denuded senior management team.
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NewsMcColl’s blames Covid-19 and supply chain disruption for falling sales and profits
The embattled c-store chain McColl’s has blamed falling sales and profits in the 2021 financial year on the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and supply chain issues.
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NewsMcColl’s unveils plans to increase number of Morrisons Daily stores
McColl’s is to extend its partnership with Morrisons by rolling out the Morrisons Daily convenience fascia to a further 100 shops.
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NewsAmazon eyes hundreds of UK c-stores to rival Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Co-op
Amazon has thrown down the gauntlet to Tesco, Sainsbury’s and the Co-op with aggressive plans to launch 260 convenience stores across the UK.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are Amazon and Tesco checkout-free stores the future or a fad?
As Tesco and Aldi follow Amazon in opening cashierless stores, it’s clear that grocers are convinced they have a part to play. But do consumers feel the same?
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DataData: Grocery sales fall in October as Kantar predicts big shop is here to stay
Grocery sales slid in the month of October and supermarket visits remained lower than pre-pandemic levels as Kantar predicted that the coronavirus-fuelled big shop is here to stay.
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NewsUS rapid-delivery giant Gopuff launches in ten UK cities
US rapid delivery giant Gopuff has launched across ten UK cities on the same day Superdrug rolled out a two-hour home-delivery service.
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NewsAsda owners eye continental Europe c-store expansion
Asda’s billionaire owners the Issa brothers are eyeing a European debut for the UK grocer through its c-store format on petrol forecourts.
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GalleryStore gallery: Tesco unveils new checkout-free store format GetGo
Tesco has launched its first checkout-free store format GetGo as it lays down the gauntlet to fierce rival Amazon.
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GalleryStore gallery: Asda’s first ‘premium’ On the Move c-store format
Asda has unveiled its first ‘premium’ On the Move c-store format on an EG Group forecourt in Buckinghamshire, with more of a focus on its deluxe ranges.
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DataData: Online grocery sales boosted as fuel shortages drag Christmas spend forward
Fuel shortages across the UK saw shoppers order food online as the ongoing supply chain pressures dragged consumer Christmas spending forward.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Ken Murphy believes Tesco will thrive in its ‘next chapter’
Alongside a bumper set of results, Tesco boss Ken Murphy set out his stall for post-pandemic growth. Retail Week analyses his new strategic priorities.
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NewsGreggs upgrades profit expectations as sales jump
Food-to-go specialist Greggs has upgraded its full-year outcome as both in-store and online sales jumped in the third quarter despite ongoing supply chain issues.