All Convenience Store articles in 17 April 2020 – Page 3
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News
Demand for home delivery starting to stabilise following lockdown surge
Six weeks into a UK-wide lockdown, convenience retailers offering home deliveries say that demand for their services appears to have stabilised.
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Features and analysis
Coronavirus video: C-Store Champion Richard Inglis is in survival mode
Parkview Retail director Richard Inglis tells C-Store how slow trading has forced him to make considerable cutbacks and close one of his city-based stores in order to stay afloat
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News
Product quality fastest-growing shopper need
Product quality, particularly for fresh food, has grown in importance for consumers during the lockdown period, according to HIM & MCA Insight’s Channel Pulse findings.
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News
Coronavirus: Government confirms c-store workers with symptoms can get tested
Essential workers in England, including convenience store employees, are now eligible for coronavirus testing if they have symptoms or live with someone who has symptoms.
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Interviews and Profiles
How I coped with cancelled deliveries during the coronavirus pandemic
Oxford-based Mumtaz is having to make numerous trips to the cash & carry to make up for cancelled deliveries and stock shortages at his Best-one store
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News
Co-op food revenues up by 3% in 2019
The Co-op grew its food revenues by 3% and total revenues by 7% to £10.9bn in the year to 4 January, 2020.
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Product News
Biscoff biscuit brand expanded with creamy sandwich styles
Lotus Bakeries has combined its famous Lotus Biscoff biscuit and Lotus Biscoff spread into a cream-filled sandwich biscuit.
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Product News
New sourcing solution helps c-stores to sell Hot Wheels toys
Mattel UK has teamed up with online distributor Brown-Box to trial sales of Hot Wheels toy cars in the convenience and independent sector.
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Product News
Lockdown diary: tobacco, sketch pads and kids’ puzzles sales soar
As the UK’s lockdown continues, independent retailer David Worlsfold, owner of Farrants in Cobham, Surrey, is working night and day to source a wide range of more unusual products to meet customer demand.
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Product News
JTI expands Logic Epiq range with Nic Salts and 70/30 liquids
JTI is growing its Logic Epiq range of e-liquids to include nicotine salts and 70/30 e-liquids to offer more choice to a wider range of vapers.
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Product News
Vegan coconut custard supplied by Wing Yip
Wing Yip, the specialist Oriental food supplier, has added to its dessert range with Nature’s Charm Coconut Custard.
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News
Retailers slam Cardtronics for 65% cut in transaction payment rate
Retailers have slammed ATM provider Cardtronics for imposing a 65% reduction in the rate earned by retailers per cash withdrawal.
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Products In Depth
BBQ: The heat is on
With the UK on lockdown, many will be seeking to spend as much time as possible in their own back gardens, with BBQs offering the perfect opportunity to dine out while staying in
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Product News
New Cadbury Caramel Tub to sweeten ice cream sales this summer
Froneri is gearing up for the launch of a new Cadbury Caramel Tub this summer.
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News
Heart of England Co-op to fit refillable sanitisers in 35 stores with LocoSoco deal
The Heart of England Co-operative Society has agreed a new distribution agreement with LocoSoco, the social enterprise which offers a wide range of refillable household products, including sanitisers, at value price points.
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Product News
Mars Wrigley UK brings back Sweetstake promo with new Coronavirus charity partnership
Mars Wrigley UK has announced the return of its Sweetstake promotion in partnership with the National Emergencies Trust (NET) for its Coronavirus Appeal.
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News
Coronavirus: New Post Office partnership delivers cash to vulnerable customers
The Post Office has launched a new cash delivery service to ensure that vulnerable people who are unable to leave their homes because of the risk of infection, can still access their cash.
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News
Coronavirus: Retailers welcome furlough scheme amid sustained demand for goods
Convenience stores across the country have welcomed the launch of the government’s new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme which went live on 20 April.
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Product News
Swizzels hits the sweet spot with Great British Puds launch
British sweet manufacturer Swizzels has released Great British Puds sweets in hanging bags.
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News
Coronavirus: Lockdown prompts shift in National Lottery purchasing habits
The UK’s lockdown is prompting a shift in the way in which people are purchasing National Lottery tickets, with many switching from store sales to online ticket purchases.