All Convenience Store articles in 18 October 2019 – Page 3
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NewsOfficial rise in shopworker abuse is “tip of iceberg” due to under-reporting
The “sea change” in the rise in physical abuse against shopworkers is just the tip of the iceberg in light of the significant under-reporting of crimes, delegates heard at Tuesday’s ACS Heart of the Community event in London.
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NewsShopping momentum dampened by wet early autumn weather
Shopping momentum has fallen in the last four weeks, with grocery sales slowing to the lowest growth (1.7%) for UK supermarkets in September in two years, according to data released by Nielsen.
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NewsManual DRS trial highlights serious glass challenges for c-stores
The Scottish government is being urged to remove glass from its Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) after a convenience store trial revealed serious challenges and health and safety hazards for staff.
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NewsUnderage-sales prevention training improves compliance in Manchester stores
Tobacco retailers in Manchester have made significant strides in underage sales prevention, latest results from JTI’s IDentify youth access prevention scheme have revealed.
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Product NewsHaribo unveils 2019 Christmas line-up
Consumers looking for an alternative to chocolate may be enticed by Haribo’s festive goodies.
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Product NewsKepak reveals ‘Cook in Box’ Rustlers packaging
Rustlers fans can now heat their fully assembled burger without even opening the pack in what Kepak describes as its “most convenience solution yet”.
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Product NewsWeetabix returns to radio as part of plan to triple ad spend
Breakfast brand Weetabix is back on morning radio as part of a wider plan to triple the brand’s ad spend between 2018 and 2020, across TV, radio and digital.
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NewsQueen’s Speech includes tougher sentences for violent offenders
A proposed new Sentencing Bill to impose tougher sentences on the most serious and violent offenders was included in the Queen’s Speech on Monday.
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NewsSubpostmasters' petition urges Barclays to reverse Post Office withdrawal decision
Nearly 4,000 people have already signed a petition launched by the National Federation of Subpostmasters (NFSP) urging Barclays to reverse its decision to end cash withdrawals at post offices from January 2020.
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NewsHigh street footfall declines by 1.7% in September as slump continues
High street footfall fell by 1.8% in September on the previous year, with total retail footfall slumping over 10% in the last seven years alone, according to new figures.
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NewsCustomers show support for ethical c-store over olive oil blunder
Independent ethical retailer Hisbe has been “blown away” by the support of its local customers after it was reprimanded by the authorities for unwittingly breaking the law and selling extra virgin olive oil on tap.
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Product NewsPuratos UK continues to add to its vegan range
To keep pace with changing demand from customers, Puratos UK is adding more baking products to its vegan collection.
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Product NewsNature Valley campaign invites the nation to ‘get out more’
Nature Valley is on a mission to encourage people to head outdoors and is investing £1.5m in a new ‘get out more’ campaign.
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Product NewsSwizzels reminds shoppers to get ready for Halloween
British sweet manufacturer Swizzels is ensuring shoppers are prepared for Halloween with the launch of its Scared or Prepared ad campaign.
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Product NewsThorntons reveals Christmas confectionery line-up
This Christmas, Thorntons is introducing a new elf self-treat bar (rrp 75p / 29g) to shake up its chocolate offering for this year’s festive season.
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Product NewsBudweiser kicks off beer of kings advertising
Budweiser Brewing Group UK & Ireland has launched a new partnership with Sergio Ramos, football champion and current captain of Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, as part of its beer of kings campaign.
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NewsBill to protect shop workers formally lodged in Scottish Parliament
A new Bill that would give shop workers carrying out age-restricted sales the same safeguards afforded to emergency services carrying out their duties has been formally submitted to the Scottish Parliament.
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Product NewsNudie Snacks stays on-trend with plant based snacks
Nudie Snacks is appealing to the health conscious with the introduction of nine plant based wholefood snacks.
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Product NewsRussian Standard Vodka updates bottle and label design
Russian Standard Vodka has reintroduced its original bottle with an updated packaging design.
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Product NewsWhat’s keeping my till ringing?
Since opening his 2,800 sq ft Costcutter store in a new retail park in Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, retailer Kopi Kalanathan has been enjoying strong sales from shoppers looking to buy meals for tonight.