Co-op Group opens store on Coronation Street set
The Co-operative group has opened a new store on TV programme Coronation Street, following a lucrative product placement deal.
Scottish retailer introduces own fizzy slush brand
Scottish retailer Harris Aslam has launched his own slush brand and installed new machines in four of his Nisa-supplied stores.
Promoted: Fixture advice for small stores taken to another level
Retailers are now able to benefit from free and tailored fixture advice with Partners for Growth.
Independents will benefit from Tesco merger, Booker pledges
Booker’s managing director of retail, Steve Fox, has assured retailers they will benefit from the “£2.5bn opportunity” of the wholesaler’s merger with Tesco.
Felix creates liquid toppings for dry food
Felix has launched FunSauces – a range of liquid toppings that can be added to dry pet food.
NutriPot unveils new look packaging
NutriPot, the healthy fast food brand, has unveiled a new look for its nutritious product range.
EasyCoffee rolls out to-go machines to c-stores
EasyCoffee is embarking on a roll-out of its in-store coffee machines following a successful wave of introductions at the recent National Convenience Show
Carabao launches 'Bonkers' marketing campaign
Carabao Energy Drink is launching a new multi-million-pound marketing campaign entitled ‘The Bonkers Drink for Bonkers Lives.’
Save Local, Colchester Video
Andrea Aston, owner of Save Local in Colchester, takes C-Store on a tour of her new 3,300 sq. ft. convenience store which has taken four years to design and build.
Happy staff, happy store
Looking after your employees’ wellbeing can have a hugely positive impact, not just on the individual, but on the business as a whole.
Soft drinks levy: Sweet talking
Retailers are being urged to take a long hard look at their soft drinks aisle as the Soft Drinks Industry Levy comes into force. C-Store examines the impact it has already had on the big brands and its likely impact on your sales.
CRA 2018: Simply Fresh, Surrey University
Simply Fresh Surrey University is scoring top marks with its student customer base and claimed the Innovation Award at the 2018 Convenience Retail Awards - and a final spot in the Food to go Retailer of the Year category.
CRA 2018: Classic Service Station, Armagh
Classic Service Station in Omagh, Northern Ireland, was doubly honoured at the Convenience Retail Awards 2018 with awards for Food to Go Retailerof the Year (large store) and Best Communication to Shoppers.
Holding our own
Sound planning has paid off for Broadway Convenience, but the battle isn’t over yet, says Linda
Cast an eye over security cameras
We now operate the latest system in our stores, Network Video Recorders (NVRs), which can produce playback quality that will make your Digital Video Recorders feel out of date, writes Welcome Co-op franchisee Richard.
Healthy options
There is a huge opportunity for retailers to take a proactive approach in making healthy foods more accessible and affordable to a wider population, writes HIM’s Heidi Lanschuetzer.
How to turn a healthy profit
Our c-store champions are working hard to cater to shoppers who want healthy food and drink. Here are their tips for cater…