Retail Insight
Harj Dhasee announces switch from Nisa to Simply Fresh
Two more former postmasters acquitted in Horizon saga
Retail industry demands more support for abused shopworkers
Convenience sector sees 6% turnover growth in 2020
Thornton’s Budgens sold to The Kavanagh Group
Hermes commission cut ‘a slap in the face’ for retailers
Stores stripped of alcohol licences due to illicit tobacco sales
Nisa Fresh Rewards scheme comes under scrutiny
Heroes of Lockdown: Adam Vincent and team, Dike & Son, Stalbridge, Dorset
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Valeo Snack Foods reveals Poppets Salted Caramel and Mix Ups
The firm is also revamping its Poppets, Fox’s Glacier and Barratt Liquorice ranges.
Nescafé Gold Iced coffee range arrives in time for summer
The launch is set to capitalise on the drink’s popularity in cafes.
Pepsi MAX reveals UEFA on-pack promotion
Consumers can win prizes up to £100
Mars unveils revamped Bounty Protein Bar and new whey powder
The firm claims that coconut protein bars are showing strong growth.
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Co-op renews music festivals sponsorship deal with Live Nation UK
Co-op will run a pop-up supermarket at each event, selling a wide range of everyday essentials and festival staples
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Convenience stores back Camelot ahead of national lottery licence renewal
The bid process launched in August last year, with Sisal, Allwyn, Sugal & Damani and Camelot currently in contention
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Southern Co-op adds eight stores to Snappy Shopper partnership
Top-selling categories delivered via the app had been milk, soft drinks, fruit & veg, other dairy, and the Southern Co-op sandwich deal
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Co-op’s hot drinks brand Ever Ground rolls out to Nisa stores
Retailers will be able to choose from four different options depending on which suits their store
Products In Depth
Products In Depth
9 things you need to know about BBQ
2020 was a scorcher for BBQ sales and this summer could be even hotter.
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10 things you need to know about beer & cider
Premiumisation, sustainability and value all have an increasingly important role to play in 2021 when it comes to beer and cider sales.
7 things you need to know about ice cream
Discover which treats are iced gems and which are being given the cold shoulder.
8 things you need to know about carbonated soft drinks
Find out which flavours and formats are packing a punch in convenience.
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How price-marked packs can drive beer growth in convenience
How retailers can make the most of post-lockdown energy drink sales
How to serve shoppers a healthier soft drink this spring
Maximise on category-boosting margins with the right tobacco accessories range
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Nisa Fresh Rewards scheme comes under scrutiny
Retailers question the benefits of the new scheme, reports Jac Roper.
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VIDEO: Carbonated Soft Drinks in focus
C-Store’s Sarah Britton takes a closer look at some of the latest fizzy drinks to burst on to the scene.
VIDEO: Carbonated Soft Drinks in focus
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VIDEO: Easter Gifting in focus
VIDEO: Healthier Snacks in focus
VIDEO: Rubicon Raw Energy drink in focus
VIDEO: Vegan and plant-based products in focus
VIDEO: Nature Valley Protein Soft Bakes in focus
VIDEO: McCoy’s Fire Pit in focus
Shopworkers launch anti-abuse campaign for Christmas
What does it take to be a Convenience Awards winner?
‘Tis the season: how to increase your cigar sales in the run-up to Christmas and beyond
Five top merchandising tips from CCEP for the soft drinks segment
What are the key trends in the soft drinks category?
CCEP: ‘Core segments for convenience are cola, energy and flavoured carbonates’
How retailers are working to eradicate violence from the sector
‘Our chilled range has already grown 160%’
‘Time for retailers to be brave and bold’
Coronavirus: Bruce and Donna Morgan discuss reaching out to the community
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Your Business
Harj Dhasee announces switch from Nisa to Simply Fresh
Two more former postmasters acquitted in Horizon saga
Retail industry demands more support for abused shopworkers
Convenience sector sees 6% turnover growth in 2020
Thornton’s Budgens sold to The Kavanagh Group
Stores stripped of alcohol licences due to illicit tobacco sales
Hermes commission cut ‘a slap in the face’ for retailers
Government confirms 21 May for 10p plastic bag charge introduction
ACS launches Raj Aggarwal Trophy
Britvic reveals c-store soft drinks winners and losers of 2020
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Opinion
How independent retailers can retain growth by improving the customer journey
Eva Jones, head of product development & innovation at Suresite Group, shares tips for how convenience retailers can capitalise on their recent growth by enhancing their customer experience and satisfying consumer needs.
How can an iPad help your business?
Our resident tech expert Richard Inglis looks at the flexibility offered by having a tablet in operation at your store.
Pandemic legacies to change how consumers engage with food to go
Food to go has been hit hard by Covid-19, Lumina Intelligence’s Katie Prowse examines the category’s future.
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