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Post Office cleared to acquire Payzone bill payments arm
The deal is expected to be completed in the next week after gaining CMA approval
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Millennials forecast to boost Halloween spend this year
40% of consumers take to social media for inspiration for Halloween purchases
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Latest figures don't reveal full extent of shop theft, says ACS
ONS data shows 1% increase in police recorded shop theft incidents from 2017
Post Office cleared to acquire Payzone bill payments arm
The deal is expected to be completed in the next week after gaining CMA approval
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Canada stores call for cannabis and tobacco consistency
Canadian convenience stores are calling on the government to apply the same packaging and labelling restrictions to both tobacco and cannabis products following their legalisation yesterday (17 October.)
Frozen food category in consistent sales growth
Frozen food sales are continuing to storm ahead, with the category now worth more than £6.2bn and up 4.8% year on year.
Convenience Retail Awards 2019 open for entries
Entries are now open for the 2019 Convenience Retail Awards, the premier award scheme dedicated to retailers in the UK’s convenience sector.
East of England Co-op highlights success of food waste scheme
East of England Co-operative has seen a 25% reduction in both food waste and the cost of waste disposal since it started selling products past their ‘best before’ date at discounted prices.
Walkers launches limited edition festive-themed range
Walkers has launched a festive range of Christmas dinner-inspired crisps, with the ongoing Brussels Sprout debate at the heart of the campaign.
What's keeping my till ringing?
Dave Hiscutt, manager of Londis Westham Road, in Weymouth, says his range of craft beers offer great margins and helps attract more customers.
Globally-inspired pesto range from Epicure
Epicure is set to launch a range of five new pestos, each taking inspiration from a different part of the world.
Britvic celebrates Juiced success with TV advert
Britvic is set to release a new television advert this month for the latest addition to its Fruit Shoot range, Juiced.
On the agenda: The environment Video
C-Store editor David Rees introduces a short film on the plastic reduction agenda, featuring Defra, the ACS, Zero Waste Scotland and leading retailers.
Get smarter with statistics
More and more retailers are investing in epos, but the majority are failing to use this smart technology to analyse data and save money.
Hey big spender
As Tesco rolls out its latest bargain basement format, Jack’s, there are other retailers who are setting their sights on a more upmarket future.
Welcome Co-op, Islington, London
With a new IT system fully bedded in, Southern Co-op is on the lookout for more independent retailer partners for its store franchise programme. C-Store catches up with Prateek Shukla, one of the recent recruits, at his store in Islington, North London.
Simply Fresh Manchester
Jas Bhattle’s latest store is part of a new development in Piccadilly Place, Manchester.
Far-reaching impact?
Last week the Scottish government published a consultation aimed at tackling obesity. We’ve seen a number of policies start in Scotland then become law in Westminster, says James.
Vital support
GroceryAid chief executive Steve Barnes discusses the findings of its new Impact Report.
Fuelling growth at the forecourt
Shoppers are increasingly turning to forecourts for their weekly top-up needs, writes Giorgio Rigali.
Legends of the Fall
With the summer gone and Christmas yet to come, our Champions reveal how they manage to drive footfall during the autumn months.
