All Convenience Store articles in 1 July 2016
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Investment for world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirit
Distill Ventures - the Diageo-backed accelerator programme for entrepreneurs - is investing in the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirits brand.
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Nature Valley introduces improved protein bars
Nature Valley has introduced a new and improved Protein bar range.
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Bonds unveils raft of US sweets
Bonds of London has added 80 new lines to its American category.
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Levi Roots Caribbean Coconut Curry Crisps
Burts Potato Chips is launching Levi Roots Caribbean Coconut Curry Groove Cut Crisps.
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New Amsterdam Vodka launched in 35cl format
E&J Gallo Winery has launched a new 35cl format of New Amsterdam Vodka.
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Retailers improving in fight against underage tobacco sales
Underage sales prevention through independent tobacco retailers has dramatically improved in the past year.
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Product News
Ready Brek relaunched with new look
Children’s cereal brand Ready Brek is unveiling a new pack design and teddy bear character to reconnect with consumers.
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In-car gum holder created by Wrigley
Wrigley is hoping to increase in-car gum consumption with an in-car gum holder.
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Value of forecourt sector revealed in new report
The forecourt sector employs over 117,000 people in the UK and generates over £4bn annually in sales, according to a new report highlighting its value to the retail landscape.
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Food prices fall at fastest rate for over a year
Shop prices continued their downward climb in June with further deflation of 2%, with food prices falling by 0.8% compared to a 0.3% decline in May, according to the latest BRC - Nielsen shop index.
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Carrier bag levy to fund One Stop community scheme
One Stop has launched a new ‘Carriers for Causes’ funding scheme in which community groups can apply for grants of up to £1,000 for local projects.
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Bestway rolls out 'Summer Fun' kid’s collection
Retailers can now stock up on Bestway’s range of kid’s activity products.
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CollectPlus launches new print-in-store service
CollectPlus has launched a new in-store label printing service to simplify the process of sending a package for customers who don’t have access to a printer.
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Haribo embraces impulse formats
Haribo is extending its top-selling brands into impulse formats.
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£10m campaign for Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar is being launched with a £10 million campaign to encourage more people to choose no sugar.
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Bestway Wholesale grows its reward card users by 54%
Bestway Wholesale has revealed its Bestway Batleys reward card has grown its user base by 54% since its launch in February according to latest figures.
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McVitie’s re-launches on-the-go range
McVitie’s has announced the re-launch of its on-the-go range with new ‘two for £1’ pricemarked packs (PMPs).
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Strawberry sales 'outstrip milk, bread and tea'
Retailers are reporting a massive surge in strawberry sales now that the season is in full swing.
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Welsh residents unite to save 'lifeline' village store
Residents in the Welsh village of Reynoldston are celebrating the opening of their new community owned convenience store following a tough year of fundraising.
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Sainsbury’s to close Netto stores as joint venture ends
Sainsbury’s has announced an end to its joint venture with Danish chain Netto, and will be closing all 16 UK stores in August.