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1 day ago | asiantrader.biz | Kiran Paul

Co-op and Royal Mail have signed a partnership to roll out parcel lockers at the convenience retailer’s stores. The first ones will launch in summer, with plans for lockers at 100 stores. The lockers will allow people to drop off pre-labelled Royal Mail parcels and returns 24/7. Collection will also be available at the lockers soon.

1 day ago | asiantrader.biz | Kiran Paul

Co-op Wholesale and Roadchef have officially begun a nationwide store rollout, following the announcement of their strategic partnership in April. The first of eight new convenience stores opened on Thursday (5 June), at Roadchef Norton Canes, as part of a phased transformation of former SPAR-branded sites.

1 day ago | asiantrader.biz | Kiran Paul

The Trading Standards team at the Bexley Council, supported by Metropolitan Police Safer Neighbourhood Teams, has secured four closure orders against shops in the borough found to be selling illicit tobacco, cigarettes, and vapes. Bromley Magistrates Court on 30 May granted the orders under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

1 day ago | asiantrader.biz | Kiran Paul

Budweiser has on Friday unveiled its new global platform ‘Celebration in the Making’ and full campaign details as the Official Global Beer Sponsor of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Budweiser is officially kicking off the platform with a new film, set to one of the most successful tracks in hard rock history, and announces the return of its acclaimed ‘Bring Home The Bud’ campaign to deliver the ultimate prize of free beer for the winning club and its supporters.

2 days ago | asiantrader.biz | Kiran Paul

The East of England Co-op said it has found a purchaser for its Walberswick food store. Situated in the seaside village of Walberswick, the store, affectionately known as the Tuck Shop, was saved from closure by the East of England Co-op in July 2012. Now, the village store is set to be purchased by local residents. The new owners have brought in experienced local store managers Ben and Gaia Woolnough to oversee the day-to-day running of the store.