All Convenience Store articles in 11 October 2013
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NewsJTI removes gantry from store caught selling tobacco to kids
A store which was repeatedly caught selling tobacco products to under 18s has had its JTI gantry removed
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NewsCPS calls on police to fight forecourt crime
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has published new guidelines calling for police forces to crack down on repeat ‘no means of payment’ offenders at forecourt stores.
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Product NewsRadox expands Fresh and Fruity range
Unilever brand Radox is extending its Fresh and Fruity shower gel range with a new variant Passion Fruit Spash.
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NewsFree parking urged on Small Business Saturday
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has called on UK councils to waive parking charges on Small Business Saturday.
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NewsBooker reports strong results for first half of 2013
Booker has experienced a strong first half of the year despite a drop in tobacco sales.
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Product NewsWalkers increases grab bag size
Walkers is increasing the size of its grab bags by 20%.
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NewsRetailer killed by machete-wielding attacker
A South Yorkshire retailer has been killed following a machete attack at his store.
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NewsSpar launches Christmas wine and snacking ranges
Spar is getting into the festive spirit with a new range of Christmas products.
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NewsFrozen centralisation delivers hot benefits for Londis stores
Londis has now centralised its frozen offer in a move which retailers claim is helping them to achieve more frequent deliveries and additional loyalty payments.
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Product NewsGSK offers cold relief through Beechams effervescent tablets
GSK has launched Beechams Cold Relief Orange Flavour Effervescent Tablets.
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NewsGovernment-appointed task force targets EU red tape
A government-commissioned task force has proposed a number of recommendations to cut EU red tape, including scrapping requirements for all small businesses to keep health and safety risks assessments.
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NewsNisa retailer Rav Garcha offers free fruit to school children
Nisa retailer Rav Garcha is offering pupils of schools near his Shrewsbury store five free pieces of fruit and five bottles of Robinsons Fruit Shoot Low Sugar through a voucher scheme.
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Product NewsHeinz unveils limited edition spooky range for Halloween
Heinz is hoping to scare up some sales this Halloween with a limited edition canned range.
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NewsACS calls for minimum wage freeze in 2014
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has been called on to freeze the National Minimum Wage to help businesses grow.
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Product NewsRetailers set to make a mint from new Cornetto multi-pack
Unilever has launched take-home packs of Cornetto Mint in time for winter.
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NewsChancellor urged to take action as business rates to rise 3.2%
The Chancellor is under pressure to take immediate action to reform business rates as retailers brace themselves for a 3.2% rate rise in April 2014.
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NewsStores affected by landslide get business rates reduction
Stores in Rothbury, Northumberland, are to have their business rates reduced by 10% because of a landslide that affected trade.
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Product NewsGinsters launches Christmas range
Ginsters has extended its festive range of snacks and sandwiches for 2013.
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Product NewsVK aims to save RTD category with new range
VK is attempting to bring the RTD category into the 21st Century with a new range of flavours.
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NewsIllicit sales of tobacco and alcohol continue to grow
Sales of illicit tobacco in the UK have continued to climb, new data from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has confirmed.