Retail Insight
Deadline for The Convenience Awards extended
What can you do with old National Lottery stock?
RocketEats food to go offering takes off for Baz Jethwa
Retailer links up with NearSt to improve online offering
Illicit tobacco seized in three stores in Kidderminster
ACS calls for regulation reform for local shops
London Mayor’s support for retail workers welcomed by industry
Pop-up garden centre opened at Scotmid store
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Birds Eye becomes official plant-based supporter of Team GB
The announcement comes ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
CCEP reveals Capri-Sun squash with multivitamins
The functional drink will be backed by a £3m media campaign
Gordon's 0.0% launched in ready-to-drink can format
Gordon’s has launched Gordon’s 0.0% in a ready-to-drink (RTD) can.
Carling teams with Umbro for football shirt promotion
Carling has teamed up with Umbro to give consumers the chance to win one of 10,000 limited-edition football shirts.
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Deadline for Convenience Awards 2021 extended
Retailers now have until 19 April to submit their entries
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Nisa retailer offers local council outdoor space for lateral flow testing facility
Walsall Council will be parking a mobile lateral flow testing van outside the shop for community use
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Jempson’s ramps up home delivery with online ordering platform
The move builds on the telephone, fax and email ordering systems Jempson’s set up to enable home deliveries in response to the first lockdown
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Co-op kicks off own-label bread contract with Jacksons and Warburtons
Jacksons is replacing Allied Bakeries as the Co-op’s own-label bread supplier
Products In Depth
Products In Depth
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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9 things you need to know about chocolate confectionery
Dark, white and orange variants are all causing a stir.
7 things you need to know about Slush & Desserts to Go
From milkshakes to slush mixes, we analyse all the top market trends.
8 things you need to know about tobacco, vaping and next generation
The pandemic has seen growth across the board in tobacco and vaping.
Promotional Features
How price-marked packs can drive beer growth in convenience
Energy drinks: Everything you need to know about managing the category
How to serve shoppers a healthier soft drink this spring
Maximise on category-boosting margins with the right tobacco accessories range
Post-lockdown convenience: what the future holds for retailers
Crisps and snacks: everything you need to know about managing the category
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What can you do with old National Lottery stock?
Jac Roper proves to be a winner for a retailer who was stuck with old National Lottery games due to the pandemic.
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Enter The Convenience Awards 2021 now!
Winner of The Convenience Awards 2020 Conrad Davies explains how it feels to win and why you should enter this year.
Enter The Convenience Awards 2021 now!
VIDEO: Easter Gifting in focus
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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
Coronavirus: insight from CCEP into how shopper behaviour has changed in lockdown
Coronavirus: Anita Nye reveals the lasting impact of customer violence and the positives that lift her
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Your Business
Deadline for The Convenience Awards extended
Retailer links up with NearSt to improve online offering
Illicit tobacco seized in three stores in Kidderminster
Deadline for The Convenience Awards fast approaching
ACS calls for regulation reform for local shops
London Mayor’s support for retail workers welcomed by industry
Pop-up garden centre opened at Scotmid store
Food to go category predicted to bounce back in 2021
Plastic bag charge increase implementation date confusion grows
Nisa launches second round of Heart of the Community Awards
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Opinion
Preparing for the future with education
Sabine Benoit discusses the opportunity of education, particularly within convenience.
What does the Amazon Fresh opening mean for UK convenience?
Professor of Marketing at Surrey University and convenience sector expert Sabine Benoit looks at the fallout of Amazon Fresh.
How has Covid-19 impacted promotional activity?
Promotional activity was hit by Covid-19 but has it bounced back? Lumina Intelligence’s Sarah Coleman analyses the return of promotions.
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