Nisa
This coverage examines Nisa’s role in the UK convenience retail sector, focusing on its operations under the Co-op Wholesale division. Reporting highlights Nisa’s support for independent retailers through a flexible symbol group model, offering access to over 13,000 SKUs and more than 2,400 Co-op own-brand products. Coverage includes recent initiatives such as the removal of the fuel levy to boost retailer profits and the extension of the Mega Deals pricing campaign into 2025. Additionally, the coverage addresses Nisa’s community engagement through the Making a Difference Locally charity, which has raised over £11m for local causes since 2008. These insights are tailored for retail executives, franchise operators, and professionals monitoring developments in convenience retail and independent store operations.
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Jun- 2018 -4 JuneSupermarkets
Tesco, Nisa and Aldi products recalled after ‘metal wire’ found
Own-brand products made for Tesco, Nisa and Aldi by the Addo Food Group are to be recalled after “small pieces of metal wire” were found. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) found potentially contaminated products include sausage rolls, pasties, pastry pies and slices. The recalled items all have expiry dates between…
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May- 2018 -3 MaySupermarkets
Nisa members attempt to stop Co-op takeover
A group of 30 members of Nisa have hired a lawyer to help them try to halt the takeover by Co-op. The takeover is expected to go through following the court sanction after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) cleared the deal last week. The takeover was approved on the…
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Apr- 2018 -24 AprilHigh Street
Co-op’s £143m takeover of Nisa cleared by CMA
The Co-op’s £143m takeover of Nisa approved by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), subject to a court sanction on May 4. The Nisa board voted in favour of the proposal by Co-Op in November 2017 and the deal is hoped to be completed by 8 May. In a joint…
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6 AprilHigh Street
Sainsbury’s ‘considered’ Mothercare acquisition
Sainsbury’s considered acquiring embattled retailer Mothercare but decided against making an offer, it has emerged. According to the Press Association the supermarket’s deals team had been monitoring the situation regarding the baby retailer over the past few months, with a view to make a potential acquisition. However Sainsbury’s decided against…
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Jan- 2018 -2 JanuaryNews
Co-op to open 100 new food stores in 2018
The Co-op has confirmed plans to open 100 new food stores across the UK in 2018, creating an estimated 1,600 jobs. It comes as part of the £160m investment programme for the community retailer that includes new stores and major refurbishment for a further 150 outlets. More than 20 new…
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