Alice Leader
Alice is a senior reporter across The Grocer and Conveniencestore.co.uk, covering the wholesale and convenience sector.
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NewsCo-op to get systems back on track after cyberattack
As the Co-op turns orders back online, it has warned suppliers that it is unable to provide ‘accurate product forecasting ahead of Wednesday’s orders’
NewsNisa and Costcutter hit by stock shortages amid Co-op cyberattack
In communications sent to retailers, the symbol groups listed products that were either ‘temporarily unavailable’ or ‘out of stock’ as a result of supplier issues
NewsEast of England Co-op saves 1.8 million meals from landfill thanks to markdown tech
The society, which runs 120 food stores, said the amount equated to preventing 4,880 tonnes of CO2 emissions from being emitted
NewsJJ Foodservice launches brochure with warehouse site requirements
The brochure outlines the company’s ideal site requirements, including minimum size, use class, and target regions, giving prospective sellers and agents the tools they need to assess whether their property is the right fit.
NewsCo-op societies hit by availability issues amid ongoing cyberattack on Co-op Group
Midcounties Co-op, Heart of England Co-op and Lincolnshire Co-op have all confirmed disruption to the supply of food to stores
NewsCo-op ‘could face compensation claims’ after hackers stole member data
The convenience retailer revealed on Friday (2 May) that hackers had accessed personal data relating to a ‘significant number’ of Co-op members
NewsDunsters Farm acquires fruit & veg wholesaler Ralph Livesey
Dunsters Farm aims to strengthen its fresh produce offering into education, healthcare and hospitality sectors across the north of England
NewsCaterforce to launch 50 new own label products
The new lines will be added to Caterforce’s own brand portfolio, which consists of more than 400 products across five ranges
NewsNearly one in 10 Co-op stores pause contactless payments amid cyberattack
It is understood around 200 of its 2,300 stores stores suffered “payment issues” this morning
NewsFilshill launches AI bot for instant answers on upcoming vape ban
JW Filshill has made the tech available to all retailers across the UK
NewsHackers have accessed Co-op member data, retailer admits
The Co-op said that as it continued to experience ‘sustained malicious attempts by hackers’, it had learned they had been able to access data from one of its systems associated with current and past members
NewsCo-op lists products for free on Deliveroo in clerical error
Co-op’s error, which lasted for ‘a few hours’ last night (1 May), saw online shoppers stock up on products that were incorrectly priced
NewsAF Blakemore hires new chief financial officer
He will start the new role on 6 May, replacing Ian Kellett who retires at the end of the month
NewsNisa stores to save up to £10k a year with food safety management tech
The forecasting follows a three-month trial with independent retailer Gary Batten across his two Nisa stores in Cornwall
NewsMedia Bites 1 May: Post Office, Starbucks, Royal Mail takeover
The government will give ‘recognition’ payments to Post Office Capture victims before they receive full compensation
NewsBooker swaps plastic mushroom packaging to cardboard trays for caterers
Booker added that the switch to cardboard could also reduce the amount of waste collections needed for its catering customers
NewsNew Post Office CEO Neil Brocklehurst announces new five-year banking deal
The Banking Framework will enable customers of 30 banks to use the Post Office to withdraw and deposit cash, make balance queries and deposit cheques
NewsCentral Co-op to replace member pricing for cashback rewards
Customers will receive money on products that have a cash reward benefit, which can either be spent on their next shop or saved up over time
NewsMorrisons hires ex-Unitas director as new head of wholesale
Morrisons has hired former Unitas retail director Victoria Lockie as head of wholesale, strategic projects and acquisitions
NewsMohsin Issa steps down as CEO of EG Group
Issa will retain a ‘substantial minority shareholding’ and remain as non-executive director of the business