All Convenience Store articles in 18 July 2009
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Features and analysis
Straw tightens up shop crime penalties
Tougher new penalties against shoplifters have been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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News
Outside influence
Help with the management of newspapers and magazines has come from an unexpected source - a wholesaler that doesn't distribute them.
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Features and analysis
High streets hit by credit crunch crime
The past year has seen an alarming increase in 'credit crunch crimes' such as shoplifting, two major new surveys have found.
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News
MPs concerned over need test removal
An influential group of MPs have called for the need test to remain as part of the retail planning process.
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News
Scottish stores face training gap despite licence concession
Retailers in Scotland are still facing disruption due to the new alcohol licence regime despite a concession over personal licences by the Scottish Government
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Product News
Stocklines: More Tango
Britvic has launched a limited-edition 440ml orange Tango can that boasts 'added Tango'. The cans feature a freephone 'helpline' number for those suffering side effects from too much Tango. Through this phoneline, consumers can enter to win Sony...
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Product News
Stocklines: Snap to it
Heinz has added to its Snap Pots range with Reduced Sugar & Salt Beanz. The Beanz have 30% less sugar and 25% less salt than the standard recipe. Front-of-pack flashes highlight the fact they contain no artificial sweeteners, are low in sugar, low...
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News
Radiation scare traps shoppers
Staff and customers at a West Sussex Budgens store had to endure a nervous three-hour lock-in when the area around it was cordoned off after a radiation scare. A canister with radiation warning markings was found in the letter box of...
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Product News
Stocklines: Pecking order
Woodpecker cider has been refreshed by Jygsaw Brands, S&N's joint venture brand management company. The packaging now features a woodpecker as well as the HP Bulmers signature and logo on the front of the can. It is hoped the new look will help the...
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News
MPs rally in support of newsagents
Newsagents who fear they will be "at the mercy of monopolies" if government does not intervene in the news and magazine supply chain have gathered the support of MPs in their call for a fairer deal for small stores.
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Product News
Nestlé's magic touch
After several years of being branded a premium product, Nestlé is returning Black Magic to its former, mainstream status as part of its Christmas confectionery offering.
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Product News
The slice is right for lunchbox lovers
Retailers now have a real chance to bag more profits as shoppers go lunchbox crazy to save themselves a few bob.
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News
Stocklines: Rocket launch
Pocket Rocket is the latest energy 'shot' to hit the UK market. The goji berry- flavoured drink contains amino acids and vitamins and claims to offer 'long-lasting stimulation without the crash'. It is available in a 55ml bottle with 'steel look'...
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Opinion
Think tank: Rounded prices make an impact
Shoppers like rounded prices, and they're catching on in convenience, says HIM's Georgina Wild.
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Dear Jac
Is there a phantom in the Horizon system?
Retailers continue to get in touch over what they claim are unexplained PO losses through the Horizon epos system. Balbir Singh Bassi, from Oldbury in the West Midlands, who describes himself as "coming from a bookkeeping background" had an £800...
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Product News
Stocklines: Golden growth
Tropicana has added a new variant to its Gold Label Range - hand-picked mandarin & pressed white grape. The brand hopes to capitalise on the gap in the UK market for a premium mandarin product. It will be available in a 1ltr carton. Tropicana has...
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Product News
Stocklines: Wispa's Gold rush
Cadbury's Wispa Gold - Wispa chocolate with a layer of caramel - is returning for a limited run from September 14. Only a limited number of bars are being made and Cadbury expects them to be very popular. The return of Wispa Gold follows the huge...
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Product News
Stocklines: Full of grace
Enco Products has expanded its Grace Tropical Rhythms fruit juice range by adding three new flavours. Pineapple & guava, orange & mango and lulo & orange will all be available in 500ml glass bottles. The new flavours are designed to attract a...
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Product News
Stocklines: Highland fling
Highland Spring and VisitScotland have unveiled their annual campaign to increase the awareness of Scottish food and drink. The outdoor media campaign features chefs in unusual locations around the country, gathering produce for a meal. The campaign...
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Product News
Stocklines: Drum roll please
Henderson's Convivial Spicy Yorkshire crisps have proved so popular in a 50g bag that manufacturer the Yorkshire Crisp Company has launched them in 100g resealable drums. The tubs keep the crisps fresh for up to two weeks and highlight the product's...