Convenience Stores

The Autumn Budget isn’t normally a time for major policy announcements. On the other hand, as Britain recovers from the havoc of Covid-19, the economy hasn’t been normal for a…

Spar Scotland has announced its partnership with the Healthy Living Programme.

Spar Scotland partners with Healthy Living Programme

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October 19, 2021

Spar Scotland has announced its partnership with the Healthy Living Programme. The first part of the initiative, which ran from October 4 to October 10, distributed fresh fruit to primary…

Central England Co-op calls for end to retail violence following employee attack

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October 14, 2021

The Central England Co-op has called for an end to retail violence after a member of staff was assaulted in Loughborough. The store reports that its colleague required surgery following…

The Co-op has announced shops on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day will be staffed entirely by staff who do not mind working during the holidays.

Southern Co-op opens 29 soft plastic recycling points

October 13, 2021

The Southern Co-op has opened 29 new soft plastic recycling points across its network. The convenience store franchise will accept flexible plastics which cannot typically be recycled at home including…

The Co-op has expanded its delivery partnership with Amazon into more stores in Bournemouth.

Co-op expands Amazon partnership in Bournemouth

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October 11, 2021

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The Co-op has expanded its delivery partnership with Amazon into more stores in Bournemouth. The delivery service follows a successful trial, first launched in Scotland and allows customers to purchase…

Nisa signs £200m agreement with Ramsden International

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October 6, 2021

Nisa Retail has agreed to a five-year extension of its contract with British food exporter Ramsden International. The agreement could reportedly see an estimated £200 million in sales by 2026. …

Co-op and Mind expand LGBTQ+ youth service

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October 5, 2021

The Co-op has partnered with charity Mind to expand its Young Rainbow Minds wellbeing service for LGBTQI+ youth in East London. The partnership is set to provide support for young…

James Hall & Co reaches ‘milestone’ with 150th Spar store

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October 4, 2021

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James Hall and Co has opened the doors to its 150th Spar store in Wentworth Street, Wakefield. The location, which used to be a “derelict” garage forecourt, has been renovated…

Pay strike by drivers delivering to convenience stores suspended

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October 1, 2021

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