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Booker launches a new B2B channel for retailers.

11 COMMUNITY NEWS

The latest round up of community news from Londis stores.

23 GROCERYAID UPDATE

The industry charity has launched its first ever raffle.

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Networks Booker’s four flourishing

26 FUEL FOR THOUGHT

Sales are pumping at Garswood Filling Station following a thoughtful refit.

35 GOOD SPOT

Preet Singh’s primely-located store now has an offer to match after switching to Londis.

colleague networks offer support for all.

42 DELIVERING SUCCESS

Grow your sales and profits with Scoot home delivery.

48 SUMMER LOVING

Londis has refreshed its chilled and deli range in time for summer.

55 FESTIVAL FEVER

Londis’ Beer and Cider Festival is back with a bang.

67 NEW PRODUCT ROUND UP

Our pick of the hottest new products to hit the shelves.

72 PLAN FOR PROFIT

Unwrap seasonal success with the Winter Pre-sell.

Deli-licious

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Londis’ chilled and deli range has been refreshed in time for summer.

74 BOOKER NETWORKS

Shining the spotlight on The Booker Group’s flourishing Colleague Networks.

79 LEGISLATION UPDATE

Helping you comply with the new Simpler Recycling Legislation.

85 ADDING VALUE

Booker’s AVS brochure can help you make more and save more.

91 ACS VIEWPOINT

James Lowman urges retailers to check out the updated Everyone Welcome guide.

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The summer season is almost here, bringing with it an array of fresh opportunities to grow sales and profits. with it an array of fresh The summer season isyour almost here, bringing opportunities to grow your sales and profits.

A very warm welcome to the latest jam-packed issue of Londis News as we move towards the all-important A very warm welcome to the latest jam-packed issue summer season – and what a blooming season of of Londis News as we move towards the all-important opportunity it is promising to be. summer season – and what a blooming season of opportunity it is promising to be.

We’ve pulled together a sizzling package of support to help you have the hottest summer yet – regardless of We’ve pulled together a sizzling package of support to what the weather has in store. help you have the hottest summer yet – regardless of what the weather has in store.

Rolled out just in time for the start of picnic season, Londis’ chilled and deli range reset serves up a fresh slice Rolled out just in time for the start of picnic season, of tasty new products, new pack sizes, recipe upgrades Londis’ chilled and deli range reset serves up a fresh slice and appetising PMPs. of tasty new products, new pack sizes, recipe upgrades and appetising PMPs. The range reset covers a variety of key summer categories, including soft drinks, pizzas and pastas, ready The range reset covers a variety of key summer meals, sandwich fillers, sides, snacks, dips and more – all categories, including soft drinks, pizzas and pastas, ready of which are guaranteed to set shoppers smiling come meals, sandwich fillers, sides, snacks, dips and more – all rain or shine. of which are guaranteed to set shoppers smiling come rain or shine.

Kicking off later this month, Londis’ Beer and Cider Festival meanwhile will help you drink in additional sales Kicking off later this month, Londis’ Beer and Cider and profits over the key summer sales period – with Festival meanwhile will help you drink in additional sales a barrel-load of NPD, Group Exclusive products and and profits over the key summer sales period – with fantastic promotions to tempt your shoppers with. a barrel-load of NPD, Group Exclusive products and fantastic promotions to tempt your shoppers with.

In this issue you’ll also learn more about Scoot – Booker’s brand-new rapid response delivery app that facilitates In this issue you’ll also learn more about Scoot – Booker’s brand-new rapid response delivery app that facilitates

home deliveries to shoppers in as little as 30 minutes. home deliveries to shoppers in as little as 30 minutes.

Designed by retailers, for retailers, Scoot promises to help you make more and save more – an estimated Designed by retailers, for retailers, Scoot promises to £34,000 more profit each year to be precise! help you make more and save more – an estimated £34,000 more profit each year to be precise!

This issue of Londis News also includes a detailed look at the many exclusive deals and discounts available to you This issue of Londis News also includes a detailed look at in our new Added Value Services brochure. the many exclusive deals and discounts available to you in our new Added Value Services brochure.

We’ve also recently introduced a new B2B WhatsApp channel to help keep you up to date with exciting We’ve also recently introduced a new B2B WhatsApp new product launches, upcoming events, pre-sells and channel to help keep you up to date with exciting category advice to help you grow your business. new product launches, upcoming events, pre-sells and category advice to help you grow your business.

As ever, there’s also the usual mix of remarkable retailer profiles, cutting-edge NPD and key legislative updates As ever, there’s also the usual mix of remarkable retailer to inspire and inform. profiles, cutting-edge NPD and key legislative updates to inspire and inform.

It’s set to be a superb summer for Londis retailers, and I wish you all the very best of trading over the next couple It’s set to be a superb summer for Londis retailers, and I of months. wish you all the very best of trading over the next couple of months.

Look forward to seeing you in-store! to seeing you in-store!

Look forward Stewart Fenn Sales Director, Booker Stewart Fenn Retail Partners Sales Director, Booker Retail Partners

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Glasgow Londis store supports local job seekers

Award-winning Londis retailer Natalie Lightfoot

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magazine’s Above and Beyond Awards 2025.

businesses in their recruitment efforts.

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to the top of Londis Solo Convenience Store’s

Act’ category for her heroic first aid efforts

Facebook page advertising local jobs.

when a local lady hit her head in the street outside the store last summer.

“If we find just one person a job in the community here in Baillieston and the East

The wider in-store team was also announced

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Booker’s Maria Clark wins high profile industry award for sustainability success.

The prestigious FPA Awards recognise and reward innovation and excellence within the foodservice packaging industry.

Booker’s sustainability credentials and the key

With a keen eye for detail and a forward-

individuals behind them have been celebrated

thinking approach, Maria has contributed to

at a glittering ceremony for the Foodservice

the development of sustainable packaging

Packaging Association (FPA)’s Awards.

solutions

that

have

made

a

significant

difference in the foodservice sector.

The prestigious industry awards are designed to recognise and reward innovation and

Her leadership in promoting sustainability

excellence within the foodservice packaging

has earned her recognition within Booker and

industry.

across the industry, making her a deserving recipient of this prestigious award.

Booker’s Sustainability and Technical Report Manager Maria Clark was presented with

FPA Interim Executive Chair Anna Turner

the FPA’s coveted Rising Star Award which

said: “The quality of the entries this year was

celebrates

already

exceptionally high, but Maria stood out as the

achieved noteworthy successes early in their

worthy winner. During her time at Booker, she

careers.

has developed the company’s sustainability

individuals

who

have

goals significantly and worked hard to change Maria has been a key driver of sustainability

the mindset of the company’s stakeholders.

initiatives at Booker, spearheading several impactful projects that have not only advanced

On receiving the award Maria said: “I am truly

the company’s environmental goals but have

honoured to be recognised for my hard work

also set a benchmark for industry standards.

and dedication to sustainability, both within Booker and the broader foodservice industry.”

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InPost acquires parcel delivery firm Yodel InPost has now become the third-largest agnostic logistics player in the country.

Allwyn expands Snappy Shopper partnership National Lottery operator, Allwyn, has expanded its partnership with online home delivery platform Snappy Shopper, with 172 independent

Parcel locker firm, Inpost, has

National Lottery retailers now

acquired delivery company,

selling Scratchcards online

Yodel, to become the third-largest

through the platform.

agnostic logistics player in the country, following Royal Mail and

The initiative has already

Evri.

generated £150,000+ in sales for retailers, following a

The deal saw InPost acquire 95.5%

successful small-scale trial in

of Judge Logistics Ltd share capital

summer 2024.

(‘JLL’), parent company of Yodel

Since then, retailers have been

Delivery Network (‘Yodel’), with

continuing to sign up for the

PayPoint retaining a minority stake

offering providing they meet

of 4.5%.

a number of criteria, including using their own staff members

The acquisition will enable the company to process around

delivery in other European markets,

300 million+ parcels annually,

and with this acquisition, we are

immediately expanding its

now well positioned to do the

merchant base to over 500+

same here.”

e-commerce stores and increasing

(as opposed to third-party drivers) for home deliveries, as well as being up to date with all the necessary safeguarding training on the National Lottery Retail Training Centre.

market share to approximately

Neil Kuschel, CEO of InPost UK

8%, with 10,000 automated parcel

added: “This acquisition is a game-

By selling tickets to players,

machines, totalling over 18,000

changer for InPost’s operations

National Lottery retailers help

Out Of Home points.

in the UK. Combining doorstep

raise around £30 million every

deliveries with our unrivalled

week for Good Causes.

Rafał Brzoska, Founder, and

locker network, we are reshaping

CEO of InPost Group, said:

the future of parcel delivery. We

“This acquisition marks a pivotal

will be able to provide customers

milestone in InPost’s journey to

and e-commerce retailers with the

revolutionise the UK delivery

reliability, flexibility, and efficiency

market as well as the Group pan-

they expect. We’re excited to

European presence. We have

deliver more for the UK.”

just fast-forwarded five years of organic expansion in the UK and it

The acquisition builds on the

is a clear reflection of our long-

partnership established between

term commitment to this market,

InPost and Yodel in October 2024,

a market where we see enormous

when Yodel began providing

opportunity for growth. Our

last-mile services through InPost’s

logistics model has transformed

“locker-to-door” service.

Allwyn’s Director of Commercial Partnerships and Retail Sales, Alison Acquaye-Acford, said: “By integrating National Lottery Scratchcards into the platform, local retailers are unlocking new revenue streams while enhancing their digital offerings to meet evolving consumer habits.”

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Gander enhances food waste reduction capabilities Gander can now automatically display reducedto-clear products to thousands of local customers actively searching for discounts.

Older retail workers are happiest in sector Retail employees aged 54 and over are the happiest in the industry, with two in three (67%) reporting high satisfaction at work, compared to 62% of 25-34-year-olds.

The findings from the State of the Frontline Workforce Survey, conducted by workforce management platform Quinyx, revealed that mature workers in the sector report high levels of job security, flexibility, and engagement. This contrasts with younger generations who cite burnout and job instability.

According to the survey, 46% of retail workers aged 54 and up do not currently experience work-related stress.

In addition, 60% view their

Gander has improved food waste reduction and in-store experiences by integrating its reduced-to-clear (RTC) technology with SOLUM’s Newton Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs).

current role as a long-term career choice and only 6% worry about losing their job.

Only 8% of older workers say

The integration has enabled Gander to automatically display reduced-

they have a lack of scheduling

to-clear products to thousands of local customers actively searching for

flexibility while 54% said their

discounts.

job has not negatively affected their mental or physical health.

By integrating the technology, retailers can maximise the reach of reduced-price items across a wide range of platforms including Olio, Google Local Inventory, Meta, retailer websites and loyalty programmes.

The collaboration drastically reduces food waste, increases footfall to stores and helps recover lost profits.

Mark Duckworth, Country Manager at SOLUM, said: “By eliminating the need for manual updates, it also reduces labour costs and human error while providing customers with up-to-date product information and

Toma Pagojute, Chief HR Officer at Quinyx, said: “During a time when there is so much negativity around the costof-living crisis and increased pressure on our frontline workers, it’s refreshing to see how resoundingly satisfied retail colleagues aged 54+ are.

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Vape rates stall and disposable use falls ahead of ban Vaping rates may now have plateaued, a new University College London study suggests.

Post Office announces move to fully franchised network The Post Office has confirmed that its last remaining 108 Directly Managed Branches (DMBs) will be franchised by the

Great Britain’s rapid rise in vaping

autumn.

rates appears to have stalled in the lead up to the ban on disposable

In November 2024, the Post

products, a new study from

Office announced its five-year

University College London (UCL)

Transformation Plan to deliver a

suggests.

‘New Deal for Postmasters’.

Subject to Government funding,

While the proportion of people

Postmaster remuneration will

vaping has increased by nearly a

increase by an additional £250m

quarter each year since January

a year by 2030.

2022 – UCL research indicates that it may now have plateaued.

The Post Office confirmed in November that the future of its

Usage of disposable vapes

DMB network would be under

specifically also appears to be

review.

falling ahead of the UK-wide ban

It claimed that DMBs generate

on 1 June.

a fully allocated loss (including central and support costs) of

The study of 88,611 people noted

over £40m each year.

a “substantial decline” in the proportion of vapers mainly using

that the situation has stabilised

Nigel Railton, Post Office Chair,

disposable e-cigarettes in the last

policymakers may be reassured

said: “By franchising these

year.

that it would be sensible to avoid

branches, we are protecting

stricter policy options currently

access to our services for

under review.

communities right across the UK

In January 2024, nearly half (43.6%) of all vapers aged 16 and over

and realising £40 million worth “Our results also suggest that the

of savings that will enable us to

Government’s ban on disposables,

uplift postmasters’ remuneration

This fell to less than a third (29.4%)

coming into force in June, may

by up to 10%.

a year later – with the fall steepest

have limited impact on vaping

among 16 to 24-year-olds. In this

rates in general, given that vapers

age bracket, the proportion mainly

are already moving away from

using disposables has almost

disposable vapes.

mainly used disposables.

halved – from 63% to 35%.

“It seems likely that people using Lead author Dr Sarah Jackson said:

these products will move to re-

“Action is likely still required to

usable versions rather than stop

reduce high vaping rates, but now

vaping completely.”

“The 108 Post Offices will either stay in the same location where possible or be located close to the existing location, meaning customers will continue to have access to a full suite of products and services.”

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Industry calls for home delivery drivers to be protected by new legislation The BRC and Usdaw are calling for new shopworker protections to be extended to home delivery drivers.

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and retail trade union,

stringent two-step age verification system for online knife

Usdaw, have called for the Crime and Policing Bill to offer

sales, so that customers have to submit photo ID at the

legal protections for grocery delivery drivers, as the Bill

point of purchase and again on delivery. It will be a legal

reaches Committee stage at the House of Commons.

requirement to hand a package containing a knife to the buyer alone.”

The Bill, which will impact England and Wales, is set to make abuse and violence against shopworkers a

Addressing the Committee, Chris Morris, Usdaw Deputy

standalone crime, as is already the case in Scotland.

Head of Research, said: “Delivery drivers have to make age verification checks when delivering alcohol and

Usdaw and BRC have pushed for the protection to

other age-restricted products, which can cause issues of

be extended to delivery drivers, who are required to

violence, threats and abuse.

conduct age verification checks before deliveries can be completed.

“Order substitutions can also cause customer frustration.

So, we would want to see these workers covered by the

The union says that this can be a real flashpoint for

new law as well.

abuse, threats and violence, and they deserve the same protection that their in-store colleagues will have.

“This is something we will continue to engage with the Government on, to ensure the Bill is as effective as

At the second reading of the Bill in the House of

possible.”

Commons, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced “a

DPD UK to add 8,000 parcel lockers thanks to YEEP! link-up Parcel firm DPD is to expand its UK out-of-home network, by adding 8,000 parcel lockers over the next five years.

The partnership with YEEP! will see DPD add to its existing network of 12,000 Pickup parcel stores and lockers across the UK. The YEEP! network comprises open, battery-powered parcel lockers, enabling shoppers to conveniently pick up and drop off parcels within their local communities.

Elaine Kerr, CEO of DPD UK, commented: By rolling out 8,000 additional lockers, we are creating more accessible, efficient, and convenient solutions.

We know UK consumers love their home deliveries, and that remains our priority, but we can also see that our lockers are hugely popular with regular users. We anticipate this market to grow in the UK in the next five years, as networks expand, and consumers become more familiar with the benefits.”

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GroceryAid has launched its first ever raffle in support of GroceryAid Day 2025.

you can give your colleagues the chance to win some incredible prizes this summer!

Thursday 8 May will see grocery industry

l £1,000 grocery

finding out about GroceryAid.

vouchers

colleagues from across the country come together in celebration of GroceryAid Day

To help you do just that, GroceryAid has

– the annual day of awareness designed to

put together a handy toolkit, providing

showcase the array of incredible support

you with physical and digital assets to

available

share with your organisation.

l VIP event tickets and

The raffle toolkit includes:

l Spa days, pizza ovens

to

colleagues

experiencing

charity will be launching its first ever raffle to create even greater impact – and give grocery colleagues the opportunity to ‘win their summer’.

l An A4 poster to print and display around the workplace. and LinkedIn. content

and state-of-the-art TVs

l Digital assets for Facebook, Instagram l Editorial

heritage days out

luxury getaways

tough times.

This year, on GroceryAid Day, the industry

l Theme park trips and

including

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For just £1.50 per ticket, you can give

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incredible prizes this summer, including:

raffle are designed to raise awareness of

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the charity’s free and confidential financial,

opens on 1 May and

park trips and heritage days out, VIP event

emotional and practical services that are

closes on 31 May for

tickets, spa days, TVs, pizza ovens and

available to grocery industry colleagues

digital entries and 6

more!

24/7, 365 days a year.

June for postal entries.

The raffle is a fantastic opportunity for you

If you, or any of your team, need

to reward your team and support a great

immediate emotional support you can

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available through the website groceryaid.

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RETAILER PROFILE RETAILER RETAILERPROFILE PROFILE

Family-owned Family-owned Filling Garswood Filling Family-owned Garswood Garswood Filling Station even has entered an even more Station has has entered entered an anStation even more more successful following successful trading trading era era successful following a atrading era following a thoughtful thoughtful refit. thoughtful refi refit. t.

established by their father, Originally and now established by their father, and now Twenty-five years is a very long time Twenty-five in convenience years is a Originally very long time in convenience Twenty-five years is a very long time in convenience Originally established by their father, and now by his three sons, the Gilson family run bybusiness his three sons, the Gilson family business retail. Back in the year 2000, tobacco retail. brands Back in the yearrun 2000, tobacco brands run by his three sons, the Gilson family business retail. Back in the year 2000, tobacco brands includes convenience two forecourt a convenience store and two forecourt dominated the back wall, bank notes dominated were still the back wall, bankanotes were stillstore and includes includes a convenience store and two forecourt dominated the back wall, bank notes were still Lancashire – one of which sites features in Lancashire a highly – one of which features a high made of paper – and fresh and chilled madewas of paper pretty– and sites freshin and chilled was pretty sites in Lancashire – one of which features a highly made of paper – and fresh and chilled was pretty specialised wine offer.stores. specialised wine offer. much overlooked – especially in forecourt much overlooked stores. – especially in forecourt specialised wine offer. much overlooked – especially in forecourt stores.

And let’s not even start on chiller doors, And let’s beer notcaves, even start on chiller doors, beer caves, And let’s not even start on chiller doors, beer caves, And, delivery! as many successful retailers will And,attest, as many there’s successful retailers will attest, there AI tech, or rapid response delivery!

AI tech, or rapid response And, as many successful retailers will attest, there’s AI tech, or rapid response delivery! no better way to ring in a big anniversary no better than waywith to ring in a big anniversary than wi no better way to ring in a big anniversary than with big redevelopment. a big redevelopment.

What hasn’t changed though, is the What unique hasn’t changed athough, is the unique a big redevelopment.

What hasn’t changed though, is the unique community rapport and family values community that continue rapport and family values that continue community rapport and family values that continue summer of 2024 saw just suchThe a redevelopment summer of 2024 saw just such a redevelopm to fuel the success of so many independent to fuel the success of The so many independent The summer of 2024 saw just such a redevelopment to fuel the success of so many independent take placesuch when invested take around place when the family invested around businesses today – businesses such businesses as the one today run – businesses as the the family one run take place when the family invested around businesses today – businesses such as the one run sprucing up25their forecourt £500,000 site and sprucing up their forecourt site and by the Gilson Family, which is celebrating by the Gilson 25 years Family, £500,000 which is celebrating years £500,000 sprucing up their forecourt site and by the Gilson Family, which is celebrating 25 years Londisbrand convenience store in Garswood, Londisnear convenience store in Garswood, near of trading under the Londis brandofthis trading year. under the Londis this year.

Londis convenience store in Garswood, near of trading under the Londis brand this year.

Wigan.

Wigan.

Wigan.

The whole point of the development The wholewas point to of bring the development our offer up towas to bring our offer up to The whole point of the development was to bring our offer up to date and to give local shoppers date and and to passers-by give localashoppers modern, efficient and passers-by and inspiring a modern, efficient and date and to give local shoppers and passers-by a modern, efficient and inspiring convenience store that could convenience answer all their store needs. that could answer all their needs. convenience store that could answer all their needs.

Michael Gilson Michael Gilson

Michael Gilson

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Michael Gilson, who looks after the

ground and a smart new parking area for

Garswood site, explains: “We’ve had

shop customers was created above.

the site for just over 25 years now and when we bought it, it was just a petrol

The forecourt store’s tired old brick

forecourt and car sales showroom.

exterior was also revitalised with a

We changed the showroom into a

modern composite finish and set off by

convenience store at the time and made

all-new Londis branding – creating a

a successful business of it – but we’d

“brand-new-looking” store.

Top tips!

1

We offer all the Londis promotions to give our shoppers a trusted value for money solution.

2

Our unique specialist wine range gives us an edge and caters to the small number of shoppers looking outside of core wines.

3

We opted for our own bespoke coffee solution that offers quality drinks at value prices.

never invested significantly in the store itself – although we’d always had an

“The whole point of the development

aspiration to.”

was to bring our offer up to date and to give local shoppers and passers-

However, with new housing

by a modern, efficient and inspiring

developments springing up around the

convenience store that could answer all

site, that aspiration became a reality in

their needs,” Michael says.

the summer of 2024 – when the family decided to bite the bullet and invest in a

“It was a massive change because we’d

forward-thinking refit.

only ever done bits and pieces before.

Fortunately, the Londis team were a

Garswood Filling Station was closed

huge support, and we are delighted with

for just over five weeks in August 2024,

the outcome – as are shoppers!”

while new tanks were fitted below

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displays looking great. The store

key changes to the store’s offer, the

also smells delicious too! It’s been

first of which was the introduction

really motivating for the in-store

of food to go.

team.”

“This was a major area of

And Londis Garswood Filling

development,” Michael explains.

Station’s sizzling hot food-to-go

“The old store had previously had

offer doesn’t end there – having

a very basic coffee offer, so we

also brought in a new range of

brought in our own bespoke bean-

local pies from Cottoms.

RETAILER PROFILE

The development included three

to-cup solution, and shoppers are delighted with the quality, taste

The revitalised store also offers its

and competitive price point.

shoppers a further treat in the form of a unique sunken wine cellar.

“We also brought in a brand-new in-store bakery offer in partnership

“Our other forecourt store in

with Country Choice. We’d never

nearby Oakdean specialises in wine

offered hot food to go before so it

and we’ve tried to bring a touch

was a big change for shoppers and

of that to our Garswood site,”

for us too.

Michael explains.

“The in-store team had to learn a

“We have a unique step-down

lot of new processes, but they’ve

wine cellar that features a different

loved it. They really enjoy cooking

ceiling and all-new shelving and

the products off and keeping the

chillers.”

STORE INFO Store: Garswood Filling Station Location: Wigan Retailer: Michael Gilson Store size: 1,400sq ft Key categories: BWS, fresh and chilled, soft drinks Staff: 14 Opening hours: 6am-10pm

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RETAILER PROFILE fresh fruit and vegetables from Jack’s

Shoppers take two steps down

de Blancs, so it’s important to cater

into the sunken wine cellar, which

to them too. We have two or three

features a wide range of Londis-

specialist red, rosé, white and

“Of all the changes, this is probably

supplied wines – along with a

sparkling wines – all at the right price

the one that shoppers are most

specialist wine section featuring

points – and the offer does really

pleased with. Shoppers can do a full

around 15 specialist products.

well.”

top-up shop here now and they love

“We have a lot of experience with

The new store has also been

wine, and we’ve leaned on that to

elevated with what Michael describes

Frozen allocation has also doubled –

curate the range. We know what the

as a “massive” increase in fresh and

with the store’s new frozen zone now

key trends are and what shoppers in

chilled foods.

featuring a smart new three-door

the Jack’s products, as do we.

freezer starring the Londis frozen

this area want.

“We only had five metres before but

Meal Deal and an array of other

“The majority of shoppers are

on Londis’ advice we’ve doubled

special offers.

looking for familiar core wines – your

that to 11 metres now,” he says.

“All in all, shoppers are very

Sauvignon Blancs, Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs – but a small proportion

“The store now offers a wide range

impressed and happy with the

are keen to experiment and are

of quality fresh and chilled products

changes that we’ve made – as are

looking for newer or more unusual

including some fresh meats, deli

we! It’s lifted the whole area and our

wines such as Viogniers and Blanc

items and ready meals, along with

in-store team too.”

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The place to be

Good

spot

Preet Singh’s primely located store now has an offer to match after switching to Londis.

Location, location, location. When

been searching for a second store when

opening a new store, there really is

I came across this one in early 2024.

nothing quite so important. And that’s why Londis retailer Preet Singh knew he

“The location was perfect. Llanishen is a

was onto a winner when he came across

very nice area with a strong community

number 16 Station Road.

feel and at 1,3000sq ft, the size was ideal for a strong convenience offer. I

Store sales have ore grown by m d ir th than a ing n since re-ope e and despit cal increased lo . competition

Sitting pretty beside a crossroad at the

knew that with the Londis brand behind

heart of the picturesque Welsh town of

me, we could make a real success of it.

Llanishen, surrounded by local houses

Shoppers love the Londis brand, and

and just a stone’s throw away from key

its great-value offer which I was certain

amenities, including the local school,

would be the perfect fit for the area,” he

pub, church and green spaces, the

says.

primely sited corner store ticked all Preet’s boxes.

The business had previously been trading as an unaffiliated convenience

“I have one other Londis store in

store and café, when Preet got the keys

Newport,” explains Preet, “and I had

in late January.

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RETAILER PROFILE “There’s a fair bit of local

Shoppers are struck by Londis’

“We traded it for one month before

competition in the area so we

Amazing Value offer from the

closing for the refit. The previous

worked hard to build an offer that

moment they enter, thanks to vibrant

store used to have a café inside, so

would stand out from the crowd.

promotional bays at the front – with the message constantly reinforced

we took that out to create space for a far larger convenience range,”

Making the very most of Londis’

thereafter by picture-perfect

Preet says.

pricing prowess would be key to

promotional displays and POS as

that – with Londis Llanishen having

they journey around.

“The Londis merchandising team

become a destination for dazzling

were incredible and gave us so many

deals and everyday low prices ever

“Jack’s products are another boon

great ideas about how we could

since it opened its doors at the end

and are going very well, especially in

make the most of the space.

of February 2024.

the confectionery, crisps and snacks categories. We also make a great

Jack’s products are another boon and are going very well, especially in the confectionery, crisps and snacks categories. We also make a great margin on Jack’s products so it’s win-win.

Preet Singh

FRUIT. TICK. NUTS. TICK. PROTEIN. TICK. PLANT-BASED PROTEIN

NATURAL ENERGY

1

We offer the Londis’ £4.50 Meal Deal to give shoppers irresistible choice and value for money at lunchtimes.

2

We run all Londis promotions and make the most of them with highimpact professional POS.

3

Our friendly and welcoming customer service is the icing on the cake and a key driver of loyalty.

RETAILER PROFILE

Top tips!

STORE INFO Store: Londis Llanishen Location: North Cardiff Retailer: Preet Singh Store size: 1,300sq ft Key categories: BWS, confectionery, crisps and snacks Opening hours: 6am-10pm Services: National Lottery, PayPoint

margin on Jack’s products so it’s win-

shoppers a refreshing array of choice

win,” Preet says.

including leading UK brands and international products.

The store’s 10-door run of fresh and chilled produce is home to an appetising

Further value for money can be

array of great-value products, while a

uncovered in the store’s five-door frozen

dedicated double-door chiller for food

food offer which stars the Londis Frozen

to go is home to the Londis £4.50 Meal

Meal Deal.

Deal.

Towards the end of the store, a six-door The store also boasts a great-value

chiller for beers and ciders offers local

bean to cup coffee to go solution from

shoppers further unbeatable choice,

Oquendo Coffee at £xxx a cup, and

while a separate four-door chiller for

slush.

wine is home to a marvellous mix of bestselling wines at corking prices.

A six-door soft drinks chiller offers

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great-value fresh, chilled and grocery

house the store’s ambient grocery and

offer and friendly customer service.

household products, along with breads, snacks and confectionery – including a

“Beer and wine sales are also especially

dedicated bay for ‘Kids’ confectionery.

strong thanks to our wide range of chilled choice and great value prices.”

RETAILER PROFILE

Two central 1,610mm-high gondolas

A separate secondary display for footfalldriving US confectionery, singles and

And despite an increase in local

hanging bags is also sited at the front of

competition since Londis Llanishen’s

the store.

opening, weekly turnover has risen by more than a third, with Preet anticipating

“Confectionery and snacks are two of

a sizzling summer of sales to come.

our top-selling categories” Preet says, “In the afternoons, the store is a magnet

“The feedback that we’ve had from

for families seeking snacks and drinks

shoppers since opening has been so

after school and workers on their way

pleasing. They are so happy with what

home, while during the day we attract

we have brought to the location which is

a lot of local pensioners who love our

now even stronger with us!”

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A pint of milk, a loaf of bread, a couple of pizzas and a packet of

These days, however, there’s a lot less popping and a lot more

Did you know?

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crisps – five years ago, the vast majority of shoppers would have popped to their local store to top up on such items.

services burns ever brighter.

A staggering one in every three shoppers is now interested in

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Its rise has already been nothing short of meteoric.

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In 2019, just 12% of convenience stores offered home delivery,

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Convenience stores’ use of social media, the key medium for promoting home delivery services, has similarly surged over the same period.

Average delivered basket transaction is £27 – that’s three times more than in store!

One in three shoppers are interested in using Rapid Grocery Delivery Key times for your shoppers to order are Dinner, Lunch and Evening snack and treats.

The market is set to grow to £2.6bn by 2029 from £2bn.

80% of orders are delivered within a mile radius.

The busiest days for shoppers to order are Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

The top three categories are Treats and Snacks 68% (including crisps, chocolate & sweets), Cold Drinks – including soft and alcoholic) 62%, and General Food 48% (top-up shop).

In 2019, only 39% of convenience stores had a Facebook page, while just 11% were on Instagram. But by 2024, those figures had climbed to 74% and 43% respectively – with 15% on TikTok too – the ACS Local Shop Report 2024 shows.

Today, rapid response home delivery services are widely regarded as a ‘must’ by successful convenience store owners – helping them to reach new customers and ignite sales and

[Source: TWS]

profits.

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new app that facilitates home deliveries to shoppers in as little as 30 minutes.

Retailers also receive an exceptional launch support package – including point of sale, digital assets and

Designed by retailers, for retailers, Scoot promises to help

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you make more and save more – an estimated £34,000 more profit each year to be precise!*

They also benefit from upweighted marketing support, including targeted social media adverts, and a contribution

With only 1% commission charged up to £4,999 of

towards a full promotional wrap for their delivery vehicles.

weekly in-app sales – and zero commission once you hit £5,000 a week, Scoot also offers an outstanding low-cost

Colm Johnson, Managing Director for Booker Retail, said:

proposition.

“We’re always looking for new and innovative ways to help our customers grow their business, so we are incredibly

There are also no shopper charges – giving you the

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IN INTRODUCING SCOOT TO THEIR STORE?

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There is a 1% service charge on in-app sales up to £5,000 per week, however this is removed once a retailer consistently achieves over £5,000 in weekly in-app sales, over a four-week period.

A card processing fee of approximately 0.7% will apply to all transactions.

Next day settlement of all consumer transactions occurs, with the exception of the weekend and bank holidays. This means the money goes straight into the retailers’ account as opposed to being held for up to a week versus other platforms.

WHAT IS THE SET-UP PROCESS LIKE FOR RETAILERS INTRODUCING SCOOT TO THEIR STORE?

The setup process for retailers introducing Scoot to their store is designed to be seamless and nonintrusive, allowing them to continue trading as usual throughout the onboarding process.

Once confirmed, retailers should go live on the platform within two weeks of the merchant ID being completed.

WHAT LAUNCH SUPPORT CAN RETAILERS EXPECT?

Key support and equipment includes: l A hand-held terminal to facilitate easy order processing. l Thermal bags to maintain food temperature during delivery. l A contribution towards vehicle wraps to help promote the service. l Digital marketing support with geo-targeted social media campaigns to reach the right audience. l In-store radio advertising. l Full Point of Sale suite to promote Scoot in-store. l The Scoot team will ensure that the retailer’s range is uploaded to the platform and the platform is correctly set up in advance of launch. l Market-leading and App Exclusive promotions.

To help retailers even further, Scoot has also partnered with the Eskuta brand.

Retailers can receive a Scoot-branded SX-250 Series 4 eBike for easy weekly payments from only £30 a week.

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Summer loving

Have a fresh fiesta!

Tuck into even tastier sales this summer thanks to Londis’ chilled and deli range reset.

Summer’s here and bringing with it the

Rolled out just in time for the summer

promise of picnics, BBQs and beach

season,

buffets, as shoppers ditch the dinner

retailers’ food to go, food for later and

table in favour of garden get-togethers

deli offers – with a fresh serving of tasty

and park playdates.

new products, new pack sizes, recipe

the

range

reset

revitalises

upgrades and appetising PMPs. The warmer weather and associated rise in often impulsive outdoor eating

The range reset covers a variety of key

occasions offers retailers a fantastic

summer categories, including soft drinks,

chance to grow their fresh and chilled

pizzas and pastas, ready meals, sandwich

sales – and thanks to a recent reset of

fillers, sides, snacks, dips and more – all

Londis’ chilled and deli range, doing just

of which are guaranteed to set shoppers

that should be a walk in the park.

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antipasto platters, ideal for sharing with

quality fresh pasta brand that’s growing

friends and family.

at 94% in convenience.

Those looking to elevate their sharing

New products include fresh Tortellini

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pasta, in Prosciutto & Mozzarella and

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Garlic & Mozzarella Gnocchi.

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Croquetas, Middle Eastern Hummus and

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La Famiglia including Sundried Tomato & Pecorino Cheese Sundried Tomato Cheese Sundried Tomato & Pecorino Cheese range of of lunch pots from and Mushroom & Roasted Garlic, are also A range lunch pots from leading and Mushroom & Roasted Garlic, are A new new range of lunch pots fromleading leading and Mushroom & Roasted Garlic, are also alsoA new sports nutrition brand MyProtein should available. sports nutrition brand MyProtein available. sports nutrition brand MyProteinshould should available. prove popular with shoppers seeking alsoalso prove popular with shoppers seeking also prove popular with shoppers seeking aa healthy, flavour-packed, protein hit this Why not remind remind your shoppers to flavour-packed, protein hit Why Why not remind youryour shoppers to pair healthy, flavour-packed, protein hitthis this not shoppers to pair paira healthy, summer. their pasta with some cheese shavings summer. some cheese shavingssummer. their their pastapasta with with some cheese shavings and crusty loaf of garlic garlic bread? aa crusty loaf of bread? and aand crusty loaf of garlic bread?

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SNACK ATTACK Londis’ Chilled and Deli Range Reset also includes a number of new products and PMPs in the lucrative sides, snacks and dips market which shines at this time of year.

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Be sure to also stock up on brand new Peperami Chicken Bites in Tikka and Roasted flavours too! Available in £1 PMP packs, the new meat snacks from the Peperami brand are made from 100% chicken breast and perfect for packing into picnics.

Recipes for success A number of key Jack’s deli products have been given a recipe refresh ahead of the key summer picnic season.

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Jack’s Cheese and Onion

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Seasonal serve

Festival fever!

Beer & Cider Festival

Give your sales some hop with the Londis Beer and Cider Festival, which back from 19 May to 13 July.

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The Londis Beer and Cider Festival will run throughout the NP4 and NP5 periods from 19 May to 13 July.

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Bees are buzzing, lawns are looking lush

shoppers’ needs – and one category they

Header w800 x h240mm and the sun, for now, has got his hat on can excel in, is beer and cider. (with an umbrella underarm).

Beer features in 65% of BBQ occasions It can mean only one thing: Britain’s

according to BrewDog, while 66% of

famously unpredictable summertime is

cider drinkers mainly drink cider in the

here and ready to drench shoppers with

warmer months, according to Mintel –

its seasonal serving of showers and shine.

highlighting just how important both

FESTIVAL

categories are to summer sales.

And while the sporadic nature of British

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summertime can prove challenging for

Helping retailers to make the absolute

some sectors, for convenience stores, it’s

most of the opportunity is the Londis

an opportunity to play to their strengths.

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with another refreshing serve of new and

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BREWDOG ORANGE CRUSH BREWDOG ORANGE CRUSH Case size: 6x4x330ml Case size: 6x4x330ml PromoWSP: WSP: £29.99 Promo £29.99 Promo £6£6 PromoRSP: RSP: POR: POR:20.8% 20.8%

Set to run throughout the NP4 and NP5 periods from 19 May Set to run throughout the NP4 and NP5 periods from 19 May to 13 July, the Londis Beer and Cider Festival also includes a to 13 July, the Londis Beer and Cider Festival also includes a mighty measure of special offers and everyday low prices across mighty measure of special offers and everyday low prices across standard and premium multi-pack lagers, premium pints, low standard and premium multi-pack lagers, premium pints, low ABV products and more.

ABV products and more.

As ever, the Beer and Cider Festival will be supported with an As ever, the Beer and Cider Festival will be supported with an array of high-impact POS and signage which retailers can use to array high-impact signage which retailers can use to giveoftheir offer evenPOS moreand clout. give their offer even more clout.

BEER O’CLOCK BEER O’CLOCK Despite some disappointing temperatures at times, beer Despite some disappointing temperatures performed strongly over the summer of 2024at– times, up 2.2%beer in performed strongly over the summer of 2024 up and 2.2% volume across total impulse [Circana 12 weeks to 1–Sep] thisin summer retailers will be hoping for an12 even better volume across total impulse [Circana weeks to 1performance.

Sep] and this

summer retailers will be hoping for an even better performance.

The Londis Beer and Cider Festival includes a number of exciting new products to help them do just that, includingof The Londis Beer and Cider Festival includes a number BrewDog Orange Crush.to help them do just that, including exciting new products BrewDog Orange Crush.

The new and exclusive IPA is available to shoppers in multipacks of 4x330ml for a promotional RSP of just £6 during the The new and exclusive IPA is available to shoppers in multifestival period. packs of 4x330ml for a promotional RSP of just £6 during the festival period.

With its light and refreshing characteristics, lager drove much of the Beer category’s growth last summer – and continues to hold With its light and refreshing characteristics, lager drove much of a 94% share of the category [ibid]. the Beer category’s growth last summer – and continues to hold

WESTONS VINTAGE 1880 WESTONS VINTAGE 1880 Case size: 8x500ml Case size: 8x500ml Promo WSP: £14.59 Promo WSP: £14.59 Promo RSP: ‘Any 2 for £5.50’ Promo RSP: ‘Any 2 for £5.50’ POR: 43.7% POR: 43.7% KOPPARBERG MANGO KOPPARBERG MANGO Case size: 15x500ml Case size: 15x500ml Promo WSP: £21.49 Promo WSP: £21.49 Promo RSP: ‘Any 2 for £5.50’ Promo RSP: ‘Any 2 for £5.50’ POR: 46.8% POR: 46.8%

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POR: 15.1%

Mega Deals on bestselling lager brands including Fosters, The Londis BeerBudweiser, and CiderPoretti Festivaland includes an array of sparkling Stella Artois, Carlsberg 10-packs all of Mega Deals on bestselling lager brands including Fosters, which boast an RSP of just £10 and are sure to prove popular Stella Artois, Budweiser, and Carlsberg 10-packs all of with shoppers looking toPoretti cater for large gatherings.

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which boast an RSP of just £10 and are sure to prove popular

POR: 15.4%

a The 94%Londis share Beer of the category [ibid]. and Cider Festival includes an array of sparkling

with shoppers looking to cater for large gatherings.

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Strawberry Variety packs also feature a promotional RSP of just £10 and a POR

With 66% of cider drinkers mainly drinking

of 15.4%.

Top Tips l Have small packs

cider in the warmer months, offering shoppers a strong range of chilled ciders

Leaflet deals also include 10x330ml

chilled and ready to

is also a must.

multipacks of Rekorderlig Wild Berries for

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an RSP of just £7.99 and Thatchers Apple

the most of summer

There’s a clear trend towards fruity and

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tropical flavours at the moment – a desire

offering a POR of 20%.

which is further fuelled by warm and

larger packs to meet The Londis Beer and Cider Festival also

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And for 2025, strawberry appears to be

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towards berry and

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tropical profiles so

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new Madri Zero all of which feature a

focus on stocking

trend, the Londis Beer and Cider Festival

promotional RSP of just £4.75 and PORs

sweet and juicy flavours

also includes Mega Deals on a range

of between 21% and 29.7%. Look out

of strawberry-flavoured products from

also for 4x440ml packs of Thatchers Zero,

l Make sure to support

key brands including Kopparberg and

which will be available for the everyday low price of £4.75 offering retailers a

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Strongbow.

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Strongbow Strawberry cans are available in multipacks of 10x330ml for an RSP of £10 and POR of 16.1%.

The new and Exclusive Kopparberg

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Thatchers Juicy Apple

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£8.99

£10.00

15.4%

Strongbow

2x10x440m

£17.09

£10.00

16.7%

Strongbow Strawberry cans

1x10x330m

£8.09

£10.00

16.1%

Kopparberg Strawberry Variety

1x10x330m

£8.29

£10.00

15.4%

Inch’s Medium Apple Cider

1x10x440m

£9.19

£10.00

16.1%

Budweiser

1x10x440m

£9.49

£10.00

10.01%

BrewDog Mixed Can

1x8x330ml

£9.09

£10.00

17.3%

Magners Cans

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23.8%

Poretti

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Safe space

Retailers4Retailers:

a safe space for everyone

Some of the UK’s leading independent retailers have joined forces to launch a new ‘safe space’ support platform where retailers can meet, talk and learn from one another about the unique mental health and wellbeing challenges they face.

“Unless you have run an independent retailing outlet and faced the unique and

often

intense

challenges

that

convenience store owners and colleagues face, it’s impossible to understand,” explains Natalie Lightfoot, a retailer in Baillieston in Glasgow and co-founder of Retailers4Retailers. “And that’s why we’ve created this new support network and safe space where we can meet up online and share our experiences and As all retailers know only too well, running

an

independent

help each other.”

retailing

business can be tough and can place a

A

huge burden on your mental and physical

explains where the idea came from:

spokesperson

health. That burden can leave retailers

“The Retailers4Retailers idea initially

feeling stressed, exhausted and lonely –

came from a video that was put together

and this is precisely why a group of the

for World Mental Health Day in 2023.

UK’s leading independent retailers have

From

created a new support network that

were asked about what support we had

brings retailers together in a safe space

as independent retailers. We quickly

to discuss the difficulties they are facing

recognised that we didn’t have any

with other people facing exactly the

support networks in place for retailers to

same issues.

access when they needed some help.

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video,

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Retailers4Retailers meet online on a weekly basis: l Every second Monday at 7pm

Thursday at 1.30pm. This helps ensure that retailers with kids or dependents who find it hard to make evening meetings can do the Thursday afternoon meeting instead if that fits their schedule better,” a spokesperson explains.

There’s no commitment and no requirement to attend regularly. “We just want retailers to know that we’re here

RETAILERS4RETAILERS

Meeting schedule

and if they want to drop into one or two meetings and just listen, that’s fine,” a spokesperson adds.

“Not everyone wants to share their experiences or their

l Every second Thursday at 1.30pm To join, simply visit retailers4retailers.co.uk and fill in the very brief form or follow retailers4retailers on Facebook where links to the meetings are published.

challenges in front of others, but we generally find that people who come along just to listen and get a feel for the meetings often end up joining in pretty quickly. We’ve tried to create a welcoming, open, warm environment where there is no judgment. It’s just about talking, sharing, listening and helping each other. We’re all in the same boat after all. And clinical research clearly shows that even just being part of something like this can make a big difference. So many people have told us they feel lighter after joining the meetings, that they don’t feel so alone.

It’s working.”

The meetings are rapidly growing in popularity with upwards of 25 retailers attending and the group hope that

“In independent businesses, sometimes we aren’t

many more will come along to see for themselves and

fortunate enough to find a supportive network. Many

become part of this network. “In most industries there are

retailers can feel isolated in their towns and villages,

ready-made networks available and all sorts of safeguards

and this was leaving many people in our industry feeling

and safety nets but in independent retailing, that’s just not

alone and struggling without support from others who

the case,” a spokesperson says.

understand what they’re going through.

“Many retailers work extremely long hours, rarely take “So, together with a few other independent retailers, we

holidays and have literally nobody to talk to about what

decided to start our own community, our own network, to

they’re going through. Often they just accept that as

make sure that all of our colleagues in the independent

being the way things are in independent retailing – but

retailing sector have access to the help and support we

we don’t feel that it should be that way. This is a really

need. We want retailers to know that they’re not alone.

intense career choice, and we believe that being part

We are here for each other, and we are all facing the

of our retailer network, our retailer family, can bring

same challenges, so we understand what you are going

enormous benefits and help people manage their mental

through.”

health, their physical wellbeing and their relationships with colleagues, friends and family.”

Retailers4Retailers currently meet online on a weekly basis and all independent retailers are invited to join in the

Additionally, Retailers4Retailers is building bonds with

conversation in a private, confidential, safe space.

organisations like GroceryAid which can offer free, confidential and professional support to retailers who feel

“We meet every second Monday at 7pm and every second

like they might benefit from it.

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our experiences of retail at the coal face. We’re not fully qualified mental health specialists or finance specialists or legal specialists or whatever – but we realise that some retailers might feel like they need some extra help so we’re developing our reach so that we can point retailers in the right direction to make sure they get the support they need for whatever it is they are facing,” a spokesperson adds.

We want retailers to know that they’re not alone. We are here for each other, and we are all facing the same challenges, so we understand what you are going through.

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“We’re retailers and the group exists for us to share

Natalie Lightfoot, Retailers4Retailers

With tens of thousands of independent retailing outlets in the UK, Retailers4Retailers is providing the first industry-wide self-help network where affiliations are put to one side because, at the end of the day, all retailers face the same challenges – and only retailers can understand those challenges and what they mean.

The next phase of the development of the network is the roll out of a one-to-one mentoring scheme that allows retailers with specific challenges or problems with the chance to spend time in a private, safe space with retailers who have perhaps faced and overcome these challenges and can help them find a way forward.

“We’re trying to create real solutions for real

Founding members Retailers4Retailers was founded by four independent retailers: l Sophie Towers, One Stop Burnley

problems,” a spokesperson says. “If you work in independent retailing, you know the challenges that face all of us every day in life. What we’re doing with Retailers4Retailers is trying to put people in touch with people for the benefit of all.

“If you’re a busy retailer, you know the challenge: it never seems to be the right time or the right place to talk about the stuff that’s really worrying you, the stuff that weighs really heavily on you.

“With Retailers4Retailers we’re creating that time and that place – and we’re doing it every week in life. So why not join one of our meetings and see what you think. You won’t regret it.”

l Atul Sodha, Londis Harefield, Uxbridge l Neil Godhania, Neil’s Premier, Peterborough l Natalie Lightfoot, Londis Solo Convenience Store, Baillieston, Glasgow Support is also provided by Nathan Hall of The Fed.

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TAKISBLUE BLUEHEAT HEAT TAKIS Case Size: 21x55g Case Size: 21x55g

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WSP: £18.49 WSP: £18.49

WSP: £25.59 WSP: £25.59

RSP: £1.25 RSP: £1.25

RSP: RSP: £2.29 £2.29

POR: 29.6% POR: 29.6%

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POR: 38.5% 38.5% POR:

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CHEETOS CHEETOS TWISTED TWISTED SWEET SWEET & &SPICY SPICY AND ANDFIERY FIERY JALAPENO JALAPENO Case Size: 12x70g Case Size: 12x70g WSP: £10.49 WSP: £10.49 RSP: £1.49 RSP: £1.49 POR: 29.6% POR: 29.6%

RED REDBULL BULL SUMMER SUMMER EDITION EDITION WHITE WHITEPEACH PEACH Case Size: 12x250ml Case Size: 12x250ml WSP: £13.15 WSP: £13.15 RSP: £1.70 RSP: £1.70 POR: 22.6% POR: 22.6%

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MADRI EXCEPCIONAL MADRI ZERO EXCEPCIONAL ZERO Case Size: 6x4x330ml

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OLD MOUT OLD MOUT CIDER MANGO & CIDER MANGO & PASSIONFRUIT PASSIONFRUIT Case Size: 12x500ml Case Size: 12x500ml

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HUEL HUEL VANILLA VANILLA BLACK BLACK EDITION EDITION Case Size: 8x500ml Case Size: 8x500ml WSP: £21.79 WSP: £21.79 RSP: £3.79 RSP: £3.79 POR: POR:28.1% 28.1%

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DELAMERE DELAMERE SALTED SALTED CARAMEL CARAMEL MILK MILK CaseSize: Size:12x500ml 12x500ml Case WSP: £11.59 WSP: £11.59 RSP: £1.39 RSP: £1.39

MONSTER MONSTERRIO RIO PUNCH PUNCH Case 12x500ml CaseSize: Size: 12x500ml WSP: WSP:£12.15 £12.15 RSP: £1.75 RSP: £1.75 POR: 30.6% POR: 30.6%

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Featuring

always got one eye fixed on the future as they

they will certainly be over the moon with the

seek to prime their stores for profit and stay

footfall-driving range on offer.

10

Group

Exclusive

products,

ahead of the game.

All 10 Group Exclusive products hail from the One especially effective form of forward

lucrative confectionery category – a key player

planning is to take advantage of pre-sells – and

in the run-up to the all-important Christmas

fortunately for Londis retailers, Booker’s Winter

gifting and sharing opportunity.

Pre-Sell is set for lift off.

The Winter Pre-Sell also includes more than The Winter Pre-Sell brochure will touch down

130 new lines – guaranteed to help give stores

in stores on 2 June, with the first of five drops

the edge.

set to land on 18 August – right up until 22 December 2025.

It also stars more than 300 key seasonal lines, including spooky Halloween-themed products,

Packed with a stellar selection of new products,

Christmas classics and winter-specific goods.

top-selling seasonal lines and not forgetting Group Exclusives, the Winter Pre-Sell has

And that’s far from all. In a bid to help retailers

GROUP EXCLUSIVES!

l 10 Group Exclusive products

TERRY’S CHOCOLATE

l 133 lines new to Pre-Sell

ORANGE TOFFEE CRUNCH

l Over 400 seasonal lines,

LINDT LINDOR TIRAMISU Case Size: 8x200g

including Halloween, Christmas

Case Size: 12x152g

Seasonal WSP: £28.25

and winter specific

Seasonal WSP: £16.99

Seasonal RSP: £5.65

Seasonal RSP: £3.09

POR: 25%

l More than 30 lines with at least 45% POR

WINTER PRE-SELL

WINTER PRE-SELL

POR: 45%

ROWNTREE’S BOTTLES BOUNTY CENTREPIECE

GIANT TUBE

Case Size: 6x350g

Case Size: 15x100g

Seasonal WSP: £23.25

Seasonal WSP: £16.15

Seasonal RSP: £6.00

Seasonal RSP: £1.99

POR: 23%

POR: 35%

CELEBRATIONS POP BOX

AERO CARAMEL BLOCK

Case Size: 6x185g

Case Size: 12x295g

Seasonal WSP: £13.75

Seasonal WSP: £31.99

Seasonal RSP: £3.75

Seasonal RSP: £4.00

POR: 27%

POR: 20%

GALAXY MIXED POUCH

CADBURY DAIRY MILK

to pump their profits up further, more than 30 lines feature PORs of at least 45%.

VARIETY SELECTION BOX

This includes the Group Exclusive Toffee Crunch-flavoured

Terry’s

Chocolate

Orange Ball.

With a seasonal RSP of £3.09, the orange

Case Size: 10x260g Seasonal WSP: £27.99

Case Size: 8x450g

Seasonal RSP: £4.50

Seasonal WSP: £47.99

POR: 25%

Seasonal RSP: £9.00

and toffee-flavoured chocolate ball is

POR: 20%

sure to bowl shoppers over.

Three separate Pumpkin Drops will also

LINDT LINDOR

help retailers to carve out additional sales

SHORTBREAD

CADBURY TWIRL POUCH

drop set for 6 October and the last, just

Case Size: 8x200g

Case size: 8x270g

ahead of Halloween on 20 October.

Seasonal WSP: £28.25

Seasonal WSP: £27.49

Seasonal RSP: £5.65

Seasonal RSP: £5.50

POR: 25%

POR: 25%

and profits over the autumn, with the first

The Pre-sell opens online on 21 May and closes on 23 June, so don’t delay, get your orders in today!

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BOOKER NETWORKS

Sharing is caring

Everyone is Welcome at Booker The Booker Group’s four flourishing colleague networks seek to advocate, support and celebrate colleagues from all backgrounds and walks of life.

As community hubs and key service providers,

within the company by fostering connection,

convenience store retailers are keenly aware

support, and professional development.

of the acute need to make their stores open, accessible and welcoming to all.

Through Women@Booker, the company hosts a range of events, seminars, and workshops

That necessity for everyone to feel welcome is

that focus on a variety of important topics such

certainly not lost on The Booker Group either –

as leadership, career progression, work-life

which is leading by example and championing

balance, and women’s health.

inclusivity

via

four

flourishing

Colleague

Networks that seek to advocate, support and celebrate colleagues from all backgrounds and walks of life.

Including Women@Booker, Race & Ethnicity at Booker, LGBTQ+ at Booker and Disability at Booker - the four thriving Colleague Networks share three key objectives: Amplify, Celebrate and Consult - with each striving to spark conversations and foster deeper connections and understanding across the business.

The initiative promotes gender equality, enhances workplace culture, and contributes

Open to all colleagues, these essential networks

to Booker’s commitment to diversity and

generate awareness, encourage learning and

wellbeing, benefiting both employees and the

create spaces for sharing experiences via

business.

regular events, both on- and off-line.

The Women@ Booker Colleague Network

WOMEN@BOOKER NETWORK

recently organised an in-person International Women’s Day event on 8 March which saw

Launched

in

2023,

the

Women@Booker

Network focuses on empowering women

nearly 200 colleagues across the business come together to celebrate and reflect.

With progressive Executive Sponsors, passionate Chairs

recognises the importance of mental health and wellbeing

and three dedicated committees focusing on Events &

for all employees.

Comms, Colleague Feedback & Insight, and Talent & Development, the network offers a powerhouse of voices

Recognising the importance of Male Allies - the network

and ideas to drive change. The Network has supported

strives to drive gender equality for all – and also works

and embraced numerous celebrations over the past year

closely with the men’s mental health and suicide awareness

including Understanding Ramadan, Celebrating EID and

charity, Andy’s Man Club.

Diwali and Black History Month. It’s also broken fast with

BOOKER NETWORKS

In addition to supporting women, Booker Group also

colleagues in Booker’s St Pancras branch and celebrated

LGBTQ+ AT BOOKER NETWORK

Vaisakhi at the Gurdwara in Bedford.

The LGBTQ+ at Booker Network is run by members of

DISABILITY AT BOOKER NETWORK

the LGBTQ+ community and allies – and seeks to ensure everyone is welcome at Booker – regardless of their sexual

Launched in December 2024, Disability at Booker is

orientation or gender identity.

the newest Colleague Network –and aims to provide a safe space for disabled colleagues and allies to share

Created in 2023, the Network offers a dedicated space for

experiences, knowledge and activities.

LGBTQ+ colleagues to come together to share experiences and issues with each other.

The LGBTQ+ at Booker Network also supports Pride events across the country and has supported a Vigil for Trans Day of Remembrance and run sessions – to help allies understand how they can support Trans+ colleagues.

In February 2025, the network hosted two events in support of LGBTQ+ History Month – a time to celebrate the history, achievements and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.

RACE & ETHNICITY AT BOOKER NETWORK

The Disability At Booker Network also keeps the wider business informed about disability initiatives and celebrates the contributions of colleagues with disabilities to promote understanding.

The network recently hosted two key events in support of Neurodiversity Week between 17-23 March. The events included interactive listening groups providing a deepdive into neurodiversity, including misconceptions and discussing how Booker could better support neurodivergent colleagues.

A separate virtual event explored the power of neurological differences and celebrated diverse ways of working.

Created in September 2023, the Race & Ethnicity Network provides a space to celebrate diversity, spark meaningful

Attendees also had the opportunity to hear from three

conversations, and help shape an inclusive future at Booker.

Booker colleagues about their experiences of being neurologically different.

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Waste not want not

Are you complying with the Simpler Recycling Legislation?

New recycling legislation came into force on 31 March to help improve recycling rates – and Booker has an exclusive deal in place which can help you save up to 11% on waste management costs.

NEW RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS The four waste streams that need to be segregated under the new legislation are: l Dry recycling (glass, metal and plastic) l Paper and card l Food waste l Black bin waste (to be sent to landfill)

The UK Government has been working on

bins and from their business operations, to

simplifying recycling processes as part of its

separate their waste into the following four

commitment to moving towards a zero waste,

streams: dry recycling; paper and card; food

circular economy to create a future where

waste; and black bin waste.

we keep our resources in use for longer and reduce waste.

Businesses who do not comply with these requirements by 31 March 2025 (or 31

Save up to 11% with Bookerexclusive deal*

The Simpler Recycling Legislation went

March 2027 for those with fewer than 10 FTE

live on 31 March 2025 for all businesses

employees) are at risk of receiving a compliance

with more than 10 FTE employees and

notice from the Environment Agency.

will also apply to all micro-firms with fewer than 10 FTE employees from 31 March 2027.

To help customers comply with the new legislation and cut the cost of doing business, Booker has secured an exclusive deal which

It requires convenience stores in England that

will help you make significant cost savings on

produce waste collected in customer-facing

waste management.

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HOW DO I OBTAIN A QUOTE?

WHEN WILL I NEED TO MAKE MY FIRST

RECYCLING REGS

FAQs PAYMENT?

Visit collectmywaste.com and use the code ‘BOOKERWASTE’ and your Booker customer number for a free, discounted quote, and follow the quick and easy steps.

Your first payment will be taken by credit/debit card or Direct Debit shortly before the service starts.

HOW CAN I REQUEST AN EXTRA COLLECTION OR ARRANGE FOR EXCESS WASTE TO BE

WHAT TYPES OF WASTE CAN I GET

CLEARED?

COLLECTED?

General waste, dry mixed recycling, food waste and glass as well as one-off clearances.

You can request an emergency collection or arrange for excess waste to be cleared via your online account or by contacting the customer service department on 01992 765260.

WHAT BINS OR CONTAINERS CAN YOU PROVIDE?

AM I ABLE TO VIEW MY ACCOUNT INFORMATION AND COLLECTION HISTORY?

A variety of wheelie bin and front-end loader containers are available in all sizes to suit your needs. A skip hire service is also available.

Yes. All information will be readily available to you via a quick and easy-to-use online portal where you can view all your important waste and recycling statistics.

ONCE I HAVE MY QUOTE AND HAVE AGREED TO PROCEED, WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP? HOW DO I KEEP UP TO DATE ON THE

Once your services are set up and processed, you will be contacted by your Collect My Waste Account Manager to discuss any further specific requirements. A welcome email will be sent confirming all relevant details such as delivery date, collection schedule and contact details.

PROGRESS OF MY COLLECTIONS?

You can contact Collect My Waste at any time to discuss any issues but as soon as you’ve downloaded the app, you will receive notifications on the morning of each waste collection day indicating which collection(s) are due. Similarly, in the afternoon, notifications will confirm that collection(s) were made.

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RECYCLING REGS Every penny that you can save on costs helps boost

instant quotes showing the best prices for each

profits and build stronger businesses – and the

service, including a Booker-exclusive discount.

Booker deal can deliver savings of up to 11% for your business, subject to terms and conditions.

Simply choose the service you require, and you will be kept up to date in real time on the progress of

Working with its waste management partner Collect

your collection, helping you organise your team and

My Waste, Booker has secured a deal that helps

maximise efficiency.

catering customers gain access to better prices for the collection of general waste, mixed recycling and

Collections are made by professional, friendly drivers

much more.

who know their way around and can ensure fast, nofuss pick-ups to let you get back to the business of

The service is available via a simple, easy-to-use app

running a great store and focusing your attention on

and website – collectmywaste.com – which provides

your business and your shoppers.

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VIEWPOINT: ACS

Make your voice heard

Access all

areas!

The ACS has revamped its Everyone Welcome Guide.

James Lowman outlines the key changes you can make to ensure that your store is accessible to all.

Everyday activities such as shopping

gives you and your colleagues the tools

can present their own challenges for

to be confident when serving customers

some colleagues and customers, and

or employing people with additional

therefore it is important to ensure that

needs as a result of dementia, sight loss,

our spaces are accessible and supportive

hearing loss and hidden disabilities,

for those who need them - particularly as

among others. It also covers how to

not all needs are immediately apparent

ensure that you’re catering for additional

or visible. To help retailers equip

accessibility needs that some customers

themselves with knowledge about the

might need, such as those who use

different needs that customers may have

wheelchairs, walking frames, or walking

when visiting a store, we’ve revamped

sticks.

our Everyone Welcome guide which sets out the ways that stores can adapt their

For those who have additional needs,

environment and processes to ensure

it’s important that they know they can

that they are providing the correct

go into your business and shop with

support for disabled and vulnerable

confidence, so we’ve created a tool that

customers, as well as those with

you can use to shout about what you

additional needs.

do in store. You can generate a poster specific to your business which includes

We know that convenience stores

everything from baby change facilities,

are a community hub for all ages and

wider aisles and hearing aid loops to

demographics of customers, as well

quiet hours, level access and being dog

as a place where people can re-enter

friendly.

the workplace or find work when they otherwise wouldn’t be able to, so it’s

Just visit the ACS website (ACS.org.uk)

important that we as a sector highlight

and click on the Everyone Welcome link

the fact that everyone is welcome in our

to get started.

stores. The Everyone Welcome guide

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