All Convenience Store articles in 1 November 2019 – Page 4
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Dear Jac
What’s your most perishable line? Answer: the news
It goes off quicker than bread so some prioritising is in order.
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Dear Jac
Was it a balls-up or a cunning con? Rating: no stars
The media screens business model was a box-office flop.
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Dear Jac
In a jam…again
A Bristol retailer, who has asked to remain anonymous, got in touch from his Costcutter while waiting for a NoteMachine engineer to show up and fix his ATM.
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Features and analysis
Is your store ready for the winter?
The winter months signal not only a change in weather, but a change in shopping patterns. Our Convenience Store Champions reveal how they adjust
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Features and analysis
Bargain Booze Select Convenience, Ulverston
Former Wine Rack executive Haydn Hicks has redefined the Bargain Booze brand at his Select Convenience store in Cumbria, with on trade and food to go to the fore
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News
Manufacturers urged to act on plastic-free revolution
The UK’s big brand manufacturers must to step up their efforts to reduce packaging waste and join the plastic-free revolution, retailers claim.
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Opinion
On the plastic trail
There remains a big opportunity for manufacturers and distributors to make commitments not just on their own, but to ensure that plastic reduction is tackled in a joined-up way throughout the supply chain, says C-Store’s editor.
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News
Nisa launches next-day ‘twilight’ delivery service following trial
Nisa has rolled out a next-day ‘twilight’ delivery service for ambient products following an extensive nationwide trial.
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Product News
Premier Foods brings some festive cheer to its cakes
Premier Foods is extending its festive cake range this year with the launch of seasonal additions from its Mr Kipling and Cadbury brands.
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Product News
Dark Horse aims to drive sales with autumn marketing push
Dark Horse Wine has launched a new marketing campaign to engage with consumers and retailers this autumn.
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Product News
Barefoot campaign encourages the use of compliments
Barefoot Wine has been urging the nation to take part in its ‘Power of Compliments’ campaign which they have been rolling out over the last few months.
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Product News
KP Snacks supports Movember with national events
KP Snacks has announced plans to support this year’s Movember campaign, using KP Nuts to raise brand awareness and get more people talking about testicular cancer.
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News
Scottish stores will not face business rates hikes on Reverse Vending Machines
Scottish store owners who install reverse vending machines (RVMs) under the impending Deposit Return Scheme will not face a hike in business rates, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
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Product News
Ricola launches Soothe & Clear range into UK retailers
Swiss wellbeing brand Ricola is adding a Soothe & Clear range to its UK portfolio in an attempt to shake up the medicated confectionery market.
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News
Cross-party MPs demand greater support for subpostmasters
MPs have called on the government and the Post Office to take in to account the “vital social role that subpostmasters are fulfilling” when reviewing their remuneration.
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News
ACS calls for urgent action on wage costs amid further retail job losses
The Association of Convenience Stores has called for “urgent action” in the Budget to help store owners offset the proposed rise in the National Living Wage, as new figures revealed the 15th consecutive quarterly decline in retail employment.
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Product News
Duracell powers up with new marketing campaign
Duracell has launched a new Power On campaign to drive sales of its batteries in the run-up to the festive season.
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Product News
Ferrero once again offers c-stores a Christmas makeover
Ferrero is getting into the Christmas spirit with the return of its sparkling store makeover competition.
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News
Barclays reverses decision to end Post Office cash withdrawals
Barclays has reversed its decision to end customer cash withdrawals from post offices following a public and political backlash to the move.
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Product News
What’s keeping my till ringing?
Harj Gill, of The Windmill Select & Save in Birmingham, is making the most of the change in the seasons and responding to customer demand for winter produce.