All Convenience Store articles in 18 October 2019 – Page 4
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Track and Trace suspension wouldn’t lead to “unnecessary burdens” on stores, HMRC vows
The government has sought to reassure retailers that they will not face further administrative burdens in the event it has to suspend the UK’s newly-implemented Track and Trace tobacco legislation in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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Kettle gets festive with cheese and wine flavoured crisps
Following demand for its 2018 limited-edition Christmas line, Kettle has launched its festive flavour for the winter holidays: Truffled cheese & a splash of English sparkling wine.
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Urban Eat unwraps sandwich range for Christmas
Urban Eat has unveiled its festive sandwich line-up for the 2019 season, which includes best-selling lines as well as vegan options to suit changing consumer demand.
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Costcutter confident despite £17.1m annual pre-tax loss
Costcutter Supermarket Group’s interim supply arrangements in the wake of the collapse of Palmer & Harvey led to a pre-tax loss of £17.1m in 2018, according to the latest annual results from parent company Bibby Line Group.
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Extend soft drinks levy and enforce plain packaging for sugary foods, says chief medic
The government should introduce standardised packaging for sugary foods and extend the Soft Drinks Industry Levy to milk-based drinks with added sugar in a bid to cut childhood obesity, England’s chief medical officer has recommended.
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Lidl to open 12 new Scottish stores as largest ever warehouse opens
Lidl has revealed plans to open a further 12 stores in Scotland over the next three years as operations commence at its largest ever distribution centre in Motherwell.
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Vita Coco enters CBD drinks market with new trio
Tapping into the market for cannabidiol (CBD) products, Vita Coco is set to launch its new CBD drinks range into the UK convenience channel.
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Tesco to trial checkout-free shopping at HQ Express store
Tesco is gearing up for the trial of a check-out free Express store in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire.
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Ribena’s Blackcurrant Artistry campaign returns to TV
Ribena is hitting TV screens this autumn as part of a £2.5m marketing burst to showcase its Blackcurrant Artistry campaign.
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Barclays under fire for ending cash withdrawals at post offices
Barclays has come under fire from MPs and consumer groups for moving to end cash withdrawals from post offices.
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Fun Time relaunches flavoured milk bottles and cartons
Fun Time is relaunching its entire range of flavoured milks to make the most of growth in the ‘drink now’ milk category.
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Home Office allocates funds for 6,000 new police officers next year
The Home Office has allocated funding for 6,000 new police officers in England and Wales for 2020-21 as part of a drive to increase their ranks by 20,000 over the next three years.
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Skwishee saves plastic cups with Bring Your Own promo
UK frozen fizzy drinks brand Skwishee has saved more than 100,000 plastic cups through its Bring Your Own Cup Day initiative.
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Post Office says stores will benefit from new banking agreement
The Post Office’s new Banking Framework agreement with 28 UK banks will make it more profitable for retailers to open an in-store post office, according to its director of banking services.
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Bestway Wholesale boosts chilled offer and completes ‘depot hub’ project
Bestway Wholesale has boosted its chilled offer and completed a ‘depot hub’ project aimed at improving delivery efficiencies and service to its delivered retail customers.
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Kind introduces new duo to snack bar line-up
Healthy snack bar brand Kind is launching two variants - blueberry vanilla cashew and honey roasted nuts & sea salt - into independents this month.
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Whyte & Mackay gives away rare whiskey bottles to consumers
Spirits brand Whyte & Mackay has launched a campaign giving consumers the chance to win a rare bottle of 50-year-old blended Scotch whisky estimated to be worth £5,000.
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Unilever announces new commitments on plastic waste
Unilever, owner of brands including Dove, Ben & Jerry’s, Lipton and Omo, has committed to reducing plastic waste and helping to create a circular economy for plastics.
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Bridor unveils savoury twists for the bakery section
Specialist French bakery manufacturer Bridor is aiming to appeal to snackers searching for indulgent treats with two 90g savoury twists.
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Lidl announces plans to open 10 new stores in Greater Manchester
Lidl has announced plans to open 10 new stores in the Greater Manchester area over the next three years.