All Convenience Store articles in 16 November 2018 – Page 3
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NewsWrap paves the way for assault on plastic waste
The UK’s leading supermarkets, discounters and producers now have a clear framework for reducing the scourge of plastic waste, following the launch of Wrap’s UK Plastics Pact Roadmap to 2025.
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Product NewsNomadic launches trio of layered yogurts
Small batch yogurt maker Nomadic has announced its new Lovely Live Yogurt range is launching into the UK convenience channel.
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Product NewsCountry Choice introduces new bake-in-the-pack portfolio
Country Choice has introduced Savour It: a new bake-in-the-pack range of ready made paninis and wraps.
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NewsUK shoppers prioritise eco-friendly packaged products
Almost three-quarters (73%) of British shoppers prefer to buy products with environmentally-friendly packaging, according to IRI’s European Shopper Insights Survey.
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NewsHMRC clamps down on illicit tobacco sellers on Facebook
The net is closing in on criminals who sell illicit tobacco via social media sites such as Facebook, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned.
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Features and analysisC-Store Champions: Get a clear view on crime
Our C-Store Champions share their experiences of crime in their stores, its effect on their businesses, and how they are fighting the battle.
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Product NewsNew protein cereals and variety pack for Special K
Special K is aiming to help retailers reach health-conscious shoppers with the launch of a new variety pack and protein cereals.
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Product NewsDaily Deli overhaul for NI Spar and Eurospar retailers
Spar’s Daily Deli range has been relaunched in Northern Ireland following a multi-million pound wholesale partnership.
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NewsACS urges greater protection for shop workers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is calling on the government to introduce new protections for shop workers in the UK.
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Product NewsW.K.Kellogg range update focuses on no added sugar
Kellogg’s is bolstering its W.K.Kellogg No Added Sugar granola line-up in early 2019, with the launch of three new skus.
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NewsStore fined £10,304 for selling a £4 pack of razor blades
A pharmacy has just been fined £8,000 with £2,304 costs for selling a packet of five Wilkinson Sword razor blades to a boy who admitted he was only 15 years of age.
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Product NewsAmarula launches new premium cream liqueur
Amarula has announced the launch of a new premium cream liqueur, made from ethically sourced African ingredients.
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Features and analysisBay Bashir, Go Local, Middlesbrough
Bay Bashir’s five Middlesbrough stores are thriving after he recently switched supplier to Parfetts and joined the wholesaler’s Go Local symbol group.
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Features and analysisThornton’s Budgens, Belsize Park
Owner Andrew Thornton discusses his vision to eliminate plastic packaging in store, and urges the backing of manufacturers and retailers.
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NewsPolice cuts put convenience stores at frontline of crime
The personal safety of retailers across the country is being put at risk as stores trade against a backdrop of rising crime and a slide in police funding, store owners have warned.
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NewsPremium grocers drive supermarket sales slowdown
Supermarket sales slowed in October 2018 compared to the same time last year, with premium grocers Waitrose (-1.3%) and Marks & Spencer (-1.2%) recording a marked decline in sales, according to Nielsen data.
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NewsThornton's Budgens outlines plastic-free vision
Budgens retailer Andrew Thornton believes his Belsize Park store will be “virtually” plastic-free within three years and has challenged retailers and manufacturers to follow suit in his vision to reduce plastic packaging.
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Product NewsChicP introduces new chilli and pumpkin houmous
Dips brand ChicP is launching a new chilli and pumpkin-flavoured houmous, in time for the festive season.
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Product NewsWalkers supports festive flavours with TV burst
Walkers is supporting the launch of its Christmas dinner flavoured crisps with a new festive TV advert.
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Product NewsKellogg’s marks Rice Krispies birthday with new packs
To celebrate the anniversary of the Rice Krispies brand, Kellogg’s is launching new packaging for its Squares cereal bars.