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CO₂ shortages causing suppliers to 'cancel promotional activity'
Issues with supply of CO₂ in Europe could affect categories such as soft drinks
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15,000 cigarettes seized in illegal tobacco raids
The raids were carried out by Warwickshire County Council’s trading standards service
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Scotland mulls limiting number of tobacco retailers
The Scottish government has published its new Tobacco Control Action Plan
CO₂ shortages causing suppliers to 'cancel promotional activity'
Issues with supply of CO₂ in Europe could affect categories such as soft drinks
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Illicit tobacco campaign generates hundreds of tip offs
Hundreds of people have come forward with illicit tobacco tip offs since the launch of a new local authority-funded campaign in the North East of England.
Welsh retailers react to Minimum Unit Pricing approval
Welsh retailers have reacted to the announcement that a minimum unit price on alcohol will be introduced in Wales, after legislation was approved by the Welsh Assembly earlier this week.
Police appeal for witnesses following c-store ram-raid
Officers are investigating a robbery which took place at a McColl’s store in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, in which thieves ram-raided the premises to try and steal the store’s ATM.
Northern Irish retailers voice Brexit fears over illicit tobacco
Tackling the growing scourge of cross-border tobacco smuggling must remain a priority during the ongoing Brexit negotiations, retailers claim.
Nature Valley serves up £2m TV campaign
Nature Valley is launching a new £2m ‘Summer of British Tennis’ campaign across TV, digital, print and social media.
Quorn unveils £1.5m back to school campaign
Quorn is launching a £1.5 million TV campaign, encouraging people to make family dinners healthy during the back to school period.
What's keeping my till ringing?
Nisa retailer Emma Jenkins has just started ordering Co-op products and is excited to see how the new pizza range will go down.
Fruittella gets 99-calorie packs
Perfetti Van Melle has added a new handy 99-calorie grab & go sachet option.
Promoted: Boosting biscuits Video
Mondelez International has worked with C-Store to re-invigorate the biscuit fixtures in a selection of c-stores.
Tutorial: Raising the bar in biscuits
As part of C-Store’s Shop Project, Mondelez International visited five stores with a plan to build biscuit sales and create new opportunities.
Sign up to high standards
All stores will soon have to display their food hygiene ratings for all shoppers to see, so it’s crucial retailers run a five-star operation.
Save Local, Colchester
For more than four years, Andrea Aston worked on the design and construction of her own store. The new Save Local in Colchester is the result of her ambition.
CRA 2018: Jet Spar, Selby
Nick Baker, owner of NJB Services, which operates five Spar forecourts in the North, has carried out a daring £1.3m knock-down and rebuild to turn his 600sq ft basic c-store into a 2,000sq ft futuristic glass-fronted two-storey store.
Poll
Have sales of reduced-calorie soft drinks risen in store since the sugar tax came into force in April?
Turn to tech to keep you running
Richard discusses the benefits of using RDM units to monitor temperatures in his chillers and freezers.
Targeting business crime
The recent expert report on tackling retail crime takes a pragmatic approach, says James.
Following the healthy agenda
Making it easy for shoppers to choose a healthier option over a not-so-healthy one is paramount, writes HIM’s Heidi Lanschuetzer.
The scoop on summer 2018
Summer can be big business for c-stores, but each year brings surprises. Our C-Store Champions discuss what’s new in their coolbox of tricks.
