All Convenience Store articles in 1 June 2018
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Tobacco retailers reassured over Track and Trace sanctions
Responsible tobacco retailers have been reassured that they will not face penalties for transferring tobacco products between their stores, or trading with each other, once new Track and Trace laws come into force on 20 May.
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Serial illicit offenders to lose ability to buy tobacco
Retailers caught repeatedly selling illicit tobacco will be stripped of their legal ability to buy tobacco for all of their stores, new Track and Trace regulations published for consultation today (11 February) confirm.
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Lynx introduces Ice Chill fragrance with £5m campaign
Unilever’s Lynx is launching a new variant for the 2019 year, with the roll out of its Ice Chill fragrance.
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Stores promised key track and trace details as deadline looms
With just over three months to go before UK retailers will need two new codes in order to purchase tobacco products legally, HM Revenue and Customs claims it is now close to communicating key details.
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Blakemore revamps Spar Droitwich store with improved food to go
Blakemore Retail’s Droitwich Spar store has relaunched with a wider range of food-to-go options for its customers.
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Halls reveals new ad campaign for the cold season
Halls is launching a new out of home advertising campaign to help drive retail sales this winter.
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Kellogg's turns waste Corn Flakes into beer
Kellogg’s has teamed up with Salford brewery Seven Bro7hers, using leftover Corn Flakes to create an IPA beer.
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Crooked Beverages backed by new campaign
Global Brands has unveiled a campaign for its Crooked brand, aiming to help consumers make ‘better’ drinking choices.
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Eight CJ Lang Spar stores on the market after agent appointed
Christie & Co has been appointed to market eight stores owned by Scottish Spar retailer and distributor CJ Lang.
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Key progress in Track and Trace tobacco rules as deadline looms
Plans to launch a new Track and Trace system to help stem the flow of illicit tobacco products are progressing, now that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has appointed the UK’s ID Issuer.
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Mighty fine unveils salted caramel Honeycomb Bar
London confectionery firm Mighty Fine is targeting the premium impulse market with a salted caramel flavour Honeycomb Bar.
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Barratt unwraps fruity NPD
Tangerine Confectionery is extending its Barratt range with Sour Bon Bons and Fruity Coconut Mushrooms
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Stores prepare to cash in on Father's Day sales
Father’s Day sales are predicted to be bigger than ever in 2018 with shoppers expected to spend £799m on products and gifts this June, according to a new survey by marketing agency Savvy.
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Old Mout hosts biggest campaign to save kiwi bird
Old Mout Cider is hosting a campaign to spearhead its larger sustainability agenda.
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Store owner jailed for series of illicit tobacco hauls
A convenience store owner has been jailed for nine months after illicit tobacco was discovered in his store during five separate raids over the last 18 months.
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Lincolnshire Co-op unveils battalion of charitable support
The Lincolnshire Co-op has teamed up with local producers in a fundraising drive for the Royal British Legion and the RAF Benevolent Fund.
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National Lottery ticket sales return to growth, Camelot reports
National Lottery owner Camelot has announced that ticket sales sold in its 2017/18 financial year (1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018) increased by £26.4m to £6.95bn - a return to growth for the category.
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Discounter Poundworld falls into administration
Discount retailer Poundworld has appointed administrators today (June 11) after the company failed to find a buyer for its business.
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AF Blakemore looks to close cash & carry depots
AF Blakemore & Son has confirmed that three of its cash and carry depots are expected to close in the next week, as the company looks to sell its cash and carry business.
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Retailer competition: Win ticket to VIP Tic Tac event
Ferrero is offering retailers the chance to join the VIP launch of the Tic Tac Open House in Covent Garden.