All Convenience Store articles in 13 December 2019
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Product News
Danone creates yogurt range for all the family
Danone has introduced a new yogurt range using only recognisable ingredients – milk, live cultures and a fruit layer – and containing no added sugar, artificial sweeteners or artificial flavours.
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Product News
New year push for Hula Hoops Puft
KP Snacks is kicking off the new year with a nationwide poster campaign to support Hula Hoops Puft and healthier snacking.
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Product News
Snickers Crisp makes its debut in ice cream format
Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats is following up the launch of the Snickers Crisp chocolate bar with an ice cream version.
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Product News
Kettle Chips offers vegan cheese & onion flavour for Veganuary
Kettle Chips has reworked the classic cheese & onion crisp flavour to make it suitable for vegans.
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Promotional Feature
Britvic launches ‘Refreshing Retail’ partnership programme to support retailers
In 2020, leading soft drinks provider – Britvic – will be partnering with a selection of convenience retailers from across the UK, to implement actionable insights to drive winning soft drinks sales.
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Product News
St Peter’s relaunches 0.0% Without beer brand with new recipe
Suffolk Brewery St Peter’s has refreshed the recipe of its Without brand of zero-alcohol beer.
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Product News
Quorn creates meat-free snack for eating on the go
Quorn has unveiled its latest snacking innovation, Southern Fried Poppers, aimed at those looking for a meat-free option for eating on the go.
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News
Penalties for shop theft decline by 95% over the last decade
The number of penalty notices issued for shop theft under £100 has declined by 95% over the last 10 years, according to new data published by The Ministry of Justice.
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News
Store Group expands with Groceries & Beer concept in Manchester
The team behind innovative food and drink outlets Ancoats General Store and Stretford Foodhall has opened a new outlet in Sale, Manchester.
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News
Manufacturers failing to meet retailers’ preferred frequency for visits
Retailers are reporting reduced frequency of visits by manufacturers’ representatives over the past year, according to new research from HIM.
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News
ACS raises concerns over devolving business rates to Scottish councils
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has raised concerns with the Scottish Parliament’s Communities and Local Government Committee about the negative impact that localising business rates would have on convenience retailers.
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Product News
Weetabix offers £10,000 prize in on-pack promotion
Weetabix is bringing back its Any-Which-Way-A-Bix campaign in January with a new ‘Win £10,000’ on-pack promotion and in-store activity.
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Product News
Urban Eat unwraps four products for new year
Urban Eat is set to introduce four new products aimed at shoppers looking for a lighter lunch in the new year.
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News
Queen’s Speech outlines changes to business rates in the year ahead
The Queen has set out the government’s plans to “bring forward” changes to business rates over the next year, which are expected to include an increase in the rates discount for small stores.
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Product News
Vaping brand Juul announces listings with Dhamecha and United Wholesale
Vaping brand Juul is set to expand its wholesale network with listings in Dhamecha Group’s and United Wholesale’s cash & carry depots.
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Features and analysis
Investment plans for 2020
Four C-Store Champions discuss their investment plans for 2020 - including food to go, staff training, delivery solutions and new stores.
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News
Advertising watchgdog bans e-cigarette promotions on Instagram
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned four vaping companies – including BAT - from promoting e-cigarettes on Instagram.
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News
ACS launches retailer guidance for menthol cigarette ban in May 2020
Retailers can now access new guidance - including consumer posters to display in their stores - relating to the ban on the sale of menthol cigarettes next May.
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News
Bestway Retail trials Uber Eats partnership with 81 franchise stores
Bestway Retail is trialling the Uber Eats delivery app with 81 Wine Rack, Bargain Booze, Select Convenience and Central Convenience stores.
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News
Camelot asks Dorset retailers to help find £40m EuroMillions winner
Camelot is asking its retail partners in Dorset for their assistance in tracking down the ticket-holder of a £40m EuroMillions jackpot prize.