All Convenience Store articles in 16 November 2018 – Page 6
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Products In DepthChristmas alcohol: Plenty to celebrate
Holidays are coming and so is a sparkling opportunity for alcohol. Get it covered with premium spirits, low-alcohol options and lots of fizz.
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Features and analysisJust three simple steps to cigar sales success
Research shows that most smokers are very open to trying to cigars and willing to switch given the right factors, and when you consider the higher profit margins they offer, this presents a clear opportunity for savvy retailers.
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NewsSpar revamps water bottle range to cut plastic use
Spar has announced it is revamping its water bottle range in a bid to reduce single-use plastics.
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Product NewsHawkes launches new winter craft cider
Hawkes has released a new winter craft cider that can be served hot or cold.
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Product NewsBaxters returns to TV with new winter campaign
Baxters is investing in a new winter ad campaign, which will see the brand launch a new TV advert for the first time since 2012.
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NewsCentral England Co-op launches new security measures
Central England Co-op has launched a range of new security measures in an effort to combat crime.
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Product NewsSpar spices up ready meal offer with Tex Mex range
Spar is adding five new Tex Mex-inspired products to its range of ready meals, to tap into demand for American-style food.
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NewsOver half of consumers eat vegetarian or meat-free foods
A majority (56%) of UK adult consumers ate vegetarian or meat-free foods in the last six months to July 2018, an increase from the 50% who had eaten these foods in the six months to March 2017, new Mintel research suggests.
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Product NewsWhat's keeping my till ringing?
Gareth Hooton, owner of Hooton’s in Golborne, Warrington, says seasonal cakes and biscuits and Halloween-themed lines are helping to boost sales in his store.
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Product NewsDr Oetker partners with Channel 4 for new campaign
Dr Oetker Ristorante has launched a new First Dates-inspired ad campaign, as part of a sponsorship deal with Channel 4.
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NewsUnitas Wholesale created from merger of Landmark and Today's
The merger of wholesale buying groups Landmark Wholesale and Today’s Wholesale Services completed yesterday, creating Unitas Wholesale Ltd.
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Product NewsCadbury ice cream kicks off Match Attax promotion
Froneri has launched a new Match Attax promotion across its range of Cadbury-branded ice creams.
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Product NewsBoost supports range with winter promotions
Boost Drinks is looking to help retailers during the colder months, with new offers across its energy drinks portfolio.
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NewsBudget: Retailers prepare for National Living Wage rise
Independent retailers contacted by C-Store will turn to technology and reduced staff hours in response to the latest National Living Wage rise.
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Product NewsSpar launches three new premium spirits
Spar is set to tap into the trend for premium and dark spirits, with the launch of three new products.
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Product NewsFox’s Biscuits expands Party brand with new launch
Fox’s Biscuits is adding a new milkshake-flavoured biscuit to its Party product range.
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NewsBudget: Government to introduce tax on plastic packaging
The government will introduce a tax on the production and import of plastic packaging in the UK from April 2022.
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NewsBudget: C-stores welcome rates cut for '90% of independent shops'
News that the government will take significant steps to ease the business rates burden on small shops has been broadly cheered by the convenience store industry.
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NewsCJ Lang to shake up Spar estate following strategic review
Scottish Spar retailer and distributor CJ Lang is set to sell eight stores and open three additional sites over the next 12 months.
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Product NewsCorkers relaunches olive oil crisps for festive season
Corkers Crisps is targeting the Christmas party occasion with its portfolio of crisps made with olive oil.