All Convenience Store articles in 12 July 2019 – Page 3
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Product NewsRetailers urged to make the most of bumper strawberry crop
British Summer Fruits, the industry body representing 95% of all British grown berries purchased by food outlets in the UK, is encouraging retailers to capitilise on this year’s crop of strawberries.
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Product NewsPrinces spices up canned tuna and mackerel offer
Princes has launched two fish ranges as part of a drive to appeal to new audiences with its grocery portfolio.
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Features and analysisProducts preview: The Co-op Christmas 2019
Christmas Day is only five months away and the 2019 season marks the first time that retailers supplied by Nisa and Costcutter can access The Co-op Group’s festive range of own-label products. Do any of the following take your fancy?
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Product NewsFox’s introduces fun size format for Rocky bars
Fox’s is expanding its biscuits range with the launch of a 12-pack fun size version of its Rocky bars.
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Product NewsIsle Of Man Post Office marks moon landing anniversary
The Isle of Man Post Office has issued a set of eight stamps to commemorate the Apollo space program and the 50th Anniversary of the first manned flight to land on the Moon in 1969.
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Product NewsPost Office and Western Union join forces to offer digital services
Post Office Ltd, the UK’s largest retail network, and Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement, have launched a collaborative partnership to offer UK consumers and businesses expanded digital international payment services.
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NewsMPs warn of ‘no-deal’ Brexit impact on food shortages and price rises
A no-deal Brexit will likely result in “selective and unpredictable” food shortages, as well as price increases, MPs have warned.
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NewsHigh demand for plant-based milk products, research highlights
Convenience retailers have a growing opportunity to profit from the sale of plant-based milk alternatives, which are becoming increasingly popular with British shoppers, new research from Mintel has revealed.
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Product NewsWhat’s keeping my till ringing?
Simply Fresh retailer Sandeep Bains, from Faversham in Kent, has recently expanded his range of American drinks in response to demand for innovative and exciting new launches.
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NewsProportion of crimes resulting in charges at lowest since records began
The proportion of crimes resulting in a charge or summons fell to 7.8% in the year to March, marking the lowest figures since the Home Office began compiling the data in 2015.
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NewsCJ Lang stores trial new stands for Healthy Living Programme
Twelve Spar Scotland stores are trialling new in-store stands for the Scottish government-funded Healthy Living Programme.
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Product NewsMondelēz releases sleighful of Cadbury NPD for Christmas
Chocolate giant Mondelēz has revealed a range of new treat, sharing and gifting lines set to get consumers spending this festive season.
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Product NewsBAT gears up for launch of next-gen Vype ePod device
British American Tobacco (BAT) is preparing to launch the latest incarnation of its Vype electronic cigarette (e-cig) brand the ePod.
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Product NewsUrban Eat overhauls food-to-go offer with £5m investment
Urban Eat is relaunching its food-to-go range with a host of NPD and an updated look promoted using the slogan: ‘Food with Attitude’.
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NewsSpar retailer set to introduce free water refill station
A Somerset-based Spar retailer is poised to introduce a free water refill station in store in a move he described as “inevitable”.
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NewsCamelot anticipates Lottery sales boost for retailers this week
National Lottery retailers can expect increased sales this week thanks to the Lotto Must Be Won draw and a special EuroMillions draw, according to Camelot.
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NewsCentral England Co-op’s crime crackdown yields positive results
Central England Co-op has overseen a 6% drop in burglaries and 30% decrease in robberies across its stores following a major crackdown on retail crime.
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NewsWest Midlands family opens Nisa store on site of former business
A Nisa Local store in the West Midlands has opened under the ownership of Pal Singh, more than 30 years after his father sold his business on the site.
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Product NewsFunkin Cocktails promotes Nitro cans with ad campaign
Cocktail mixer brand Funkin is supporting its Nitro Canned Cocktails with a nationwide advertising push.
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Products In DepthTips to help you read between the wines
Wine continues to hold plenty of promise if you offer a range of price points, with enticing promotions at one end and premium at the other.