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UK shoppers prioritise eco-friendly packaged products
Two-thirds of consumers prefer to buy products that respect the environment
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HMRC clamps down on illicit tobacco sellers on Facebook
Two members of a family caught selling illicit tobacco online have been jailed
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ACS urges greater protection for shop workers
It wants an MP’s amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill to go further
UK shoppers prioritise eco-friendly packaged products
Two-thirds of consumers prefer to buy products that respect the environment
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Store fined £10,304 for selling a £4 pack of razor blades
A pharmacy has just been fined £8,000 with £2,304 costs for selling a packet of five Wilkinson Sword razor blades to a boy who admitted he was only 15 years of age.
Police cuts put convenience stores at frontline of crime
The personal safety of retailers across the country is being put at risk as stores trade against a backdrop of rising crime and a slide in police funding, store owners have warned.
Premium grocers drive supermarket sales slowdown
Supermarket sales slowed in October 2018 compared to the same time last year, with premium grocers Waitrose (-1.3%) and Marks & Spencer (-1.2%) recording a marked decline in sales, according to Nielsen data.
Thornton's Budgens outlines plastic-free vision
Budgens retailer Andrew Thornton believes his Belsize Park store will be “virtually” plastic-free within three years and has challenged retailers and manufacturers to follow suit in his vision to reduce plastic packaging.
Swizzels unwraps new consumer-created sweets
British sweet manufacturer Swizzels has revealed its newest sweet creation invented by a consumer, launching into stores next year.
Nomadic launches trio of layered yogurts
Small batch yogurt maker Nomadic has announced its new Lovely Live Yogurt range is launching into the UK convenience channel.
Country Choice introduces new bake-in-the-pack portfolio
Country Choice has introduced Savour It: a new bake-in-the-pack range of ready made paninis and wraps.
New protein cereals and variety pack for Special K
Special K is aiming to help retailers reach health-conscious shoppers with the launch of a new variety pack and protein cereals.
Thornton's Budgens, Belsize Park Video
Owner Andrew Thornton discusses his vision to eliminate plastic packaging in store, and urges the backing of manufacturers and retailers.
Beating hearts
Created by their people for their people, community-owned shops offer a distinctive and increasingly successful retail proposition capitalising on local engagement.
Winter Warmers
Retailers in tourist locations have an advantage when it comes to sales and footfall in the summer months, but what happens when the weather turns and the holiday-makers stay at home? C-Store explores how stores in seasonal areas make the best of the winter season and adapt to changing demands.
Bay Bashir, Go Local, Middlesbrough
Bay Bashir’s five Middlesbrough stores are thriving after he recently switched supplier to Parfetts and joined the wholesaler’s Go Local symbol group.
Spar Market, Pwllheli, Wales
Just over a year ago Conrad Davies embarked on a major revamp of his 3,000sq ft store in Pwllheli in Wales, relaunching it as the first Spar Market store.
A safe place?
The shocking, but not entirely surprising, findings of our mini survey of c-store operators is that practically every single one has been a recent victim of crime.
Healthy choices
Bans and restrictions are not the correct way to go about tackling obesity, says Linda.
Healthier range, happier shoppers
Understanding the core differences between the average shopper and the healthy snacking shopper is essential, writes HIM’s Zoe Jag-Nathan.
Get a clear view on crime
Our C-Store Champions share their experiences of crime in their stores, its effect on their businesses, and how they are fighting the battle.
