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John Lewis is expanding its collaboration with Caffè Nero with the launch of five cafés in Waitrose locations in Billericay, Godalming, Keynsham, Locks Heath, and Stroud with more on the way. #Retail #RetailNews https://lnkd.in/eJvvwKrr

London-based The Nero Group has expanded its in-store cafe partnership with premium supermarket Waitrose & Partners and will open a Caffè Nero outlet in department store, John Lewis & Partners.   #coffeeshop #hospitalitynews #coffeeindustry #partnership #worldcoffeeportal

Discover the retail transformation along Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, learn about Tommy Bahama's new restaurant and retail store in St. Armands Circle, and get the details on major shopping center sales in Sarasota and Polk County. Read all about it in this week's #LQCRE #TampaBay #LQTPA #Retail #News Brief.

In Pictures: Inside Waitrose's First New Convenience Store in Six Years "Waitrose opened the doors to its first new convenience store in six years today in Hampton Hill, South West London, marking the upmarket retailer’s 47th Waitrose-operated convenience shop. The new store, which features dedicated areas for ‘dinner for tonight’ and beer and wine, forms part of the grocer’s pledge to open up to 100 new convenience stores over the next five years in a £1bn investment programme. In August, Waitrose executive director James Bailey said new store openings would represent a shop “tailored to the local area” and designed “in mind of how customers like to shop”. Other features include a fresh bakery area with products such as bread, cookies and croissants, as well as a hot drink station serving the Nero Roasting Company’s americanos, lattes and cappuccinos, with tea available too." by Cara Houlton at Grocery Gazette Waitrose & Partners James Bailey Tina Mitchell #retailnews #storeopening #waitrose https://lnkd.in/eXd7m4WZ

John Lewis Partnership is expanding its collaboration with Caffè Nero by opening a number of coffee shops in its Waitrose & Partners supermarkets and John Lewis & Partners department stores. https://lnkd.in/eJvvwKrr

New Ross is taking convenience to a whole new level with the opening of new concept store E-Kiosk. The flagship store (located in the Irishtown) is an idea from Tomas Young and his team at Nesty, together the guys have transformed a vacant unit into a new store that will sell a wide range of goods to meet the needs of customers. Inside of the facilities you'll find everything from coffee, sandwiches and salads to snacks, cereal and milk. According to Tomas, "The opening of a store like this is something completely new and different for shoppers and we think they are going to love it." An extremely exciting innovation in retail and customer service. The team based in New Ross pride themselves on their ability to use the most sophisticated technology to bring customers the best possible experience. Now, customers just pop into the store and pick up what they need, whenever they need it – a great flexible solution for busy workers.

Greggs Set for Record Growth with Up to 160 New Store Openings in 2024 🚀 Exciting news from Greggs! The beloved bakery chain is poised for a landmark year with plans to open up to 160 new stores across the UK by the end of 2024. With 152 new stores already opened this year, Greggs is not slowing down. Their impressive third-quarter update boasts a 10.6% increase in total sales and year-to-date growth of 12.7%. The addition of new product ranges, such as the popular over-ice drinks and innovative Autumn menu items, has undoubtedly contributed to this success. 🍩🥤 In a move that resonates with their commitment to innovation, Greggs has been expanding its digital sales channels and extending trading hours. This strategy, coupled with the popularity of their new drive-through outlets, is helping to boost performance even in times of economic uncertainty. It's truly inspiring to see a home-grown brand thriving and cementing its place on the British high street. #BusinessGrowth #RetailInnovation #UKEconomy

What a difference it can make to be able to clean convenience store floors consistently and repeatedly throughout the day. Many convenience store operators struggle to keep floors clean due to the busy nature of their stores. Staff are often busy assisting guests, stocking food and coolers, or making sure fresh food options are ready during peak business hours. Yet, keeping floors and the store clean is essential to the overall success of the business. Customers are more likely to be repeat guests and to make purchases at stores they deem clean and neat. Don't let mopping hold you back! Learn more about how Cobi is making an impact at J&H Family Stores in our case study: https://hubs.la/Q02sydxx0 #customerexperience #conveniencestores #retail

🍴Morrisons Cafes, an icon in British supermarkets… Yesterday evening, alongside a number of suppliers and the Morrisons Cafe team, we celebrated the hard work that has gone into transforming Morrisons Cafes. During this special event held at Leeds Kirkstall Morrisons, we heard from Chris Strong Sean Gill and Matt Hinton who shared the latest updates; 💛 Market Leadership: Morrisons holds a 51% market share of all supermarket cafes in the UK. 💛 Customer Satisfaction: An impressive increase to 80%. 💛 Increased Engagement: More card swipe rates have risen by 30% weekly. 💛 High Footfall: The cafes see up to 450,000 customers weekly, offering brands a significant audience. 💛 Average Dwell Time: Customers spend an average of 30 minutes in the cafe. 💛 Pre-Shopping Visits: 65% of customers visit the cafe before shopping in the supermarket. 💛  New Media Opportunities: Over 20 media touchpoints available, including: Window vinyl panels Full-length floor stickers and Digital order points The evening couldn’t have gone ahead without the efforts of the Leeds Kirkstall colleagues and also April Clements Becky W. Jack Nicholls Amy Mosley Dan Jones Amanda Bessant and Tropicana Brands Group. This transformation of the Morrisons cafes not only enhances the customer experience but also provides a valuable platform for brands to connect with shoppers in a meaningful way. If you have specific questions about the media channels and opportunities available at Morrisons, please email hello@morrisonsmediagroup.co.uk. #MorrisonsCafe #Morrisons #MMG #Mediapartnerships #Retailmedia

The American coffee wars are heating up! 🔥 ☕ You know the top 3 players but the newcomers in the space are changing the status quo. 🥇 Starbucks - 16,480 locations 🥈 Dunkin' - 9,600 locations 🥉 Tim Hortons - 5,700 locations 4: Dutch Bros Coffee - 910 locations 5: Scooter's Coffee - 800 locations 6: Caribou Coffee - 500 locations 7: Krispy Kreme - 370 locations 8: The Human Bean - 300 locations 9: Peet's Coffee - 290 locations 10: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® - 200 locations Dutch Bros and Scooters coffee are growing at incredible rates (30-40% YoY), both opening 500+ locations since the pandemic. #retail #retaildevelopment #QSR #restaurants #coffeeshops #retailgrowth #franchisebusiness #retailexpansion