All Convenience Store articles in 2 July 2011 – Page 2

  • HOVIS-GRANARY-ROLLS
    Product News

    Premier Foods launches Hovis Homebake range

    2011-07-08T00:00:00Z

    Premier Foods is planning to revolutionise the ambient part-bake bread sector with the Hovis Homebake range.

  • TOXIC-WASTE-SWEETS
    News

    Toxic Waste Red launched in super-sour flavours

    2011-07-08T00:00:00Z

    Retailers need to be on red alert for sour sweets brand Toxic Waste's newest product. Toxic Waste Red is a selection of red fruit flavoured candies held in a plastic container shaped like an over-flowing drum of toxic waste. The super-sour flavours...

  • HEINZ-FARMERS-MARKET
    Product News

    Heinz relaunches Farmers' Market soup range

    2011-07-08T00:00:00Z

    Heinz has relaunched and extended its Farmers' Market range of soups. Three new variants have joined the portfolio: seven vegetable; chicken, Tomato & Rosemary; and three bean & red pepper. These will sit beside existing flavours:...

  • TYRELLS-SALTED
    Product News

    Tyrrell's redesigns its entire range

    2011-07-08T00:00:00Z

    Tyrrell's has unveiled a new marketing campaign and redesigned its entire range. The revamped packs highlight the Englishness of the brand and illustrate quirky ways to adopt an English lifestyle, such as 'eat a burnt sausage in the rain' or...

  • CHOCOLATEY-SQUARES
    Product News

    Mornflake teams up with Dreamworks in Shrek promotion

    2011-07-08T00:00:00Z

    Mornflake has teamed up with Dreamworks to offer consumers the chance to win a walk-on part in the West End theatre production of Shrek the Musical. Runners-up prizes include 'best seats in the house' tickets and Shrek goody bags. The promotion will...

  • SHEBA-DOMES
    Product News

    Sheba Fusion Domes from Mars Percare

    2011-07-08T00:00:00Z

    Mars Petcare has extended its super-premium portfolio with Sheba Fusion Domes.

  • MAYFAIR-KING-SIZE
    Product News

    JTI launches Mayfair design

    2011-07-08T00:00:00Z

    JTI has introduced a limited-edition pack design for its mid-priced Mayfair brand.

  • News

    Council not swayed by Sainsbury's impact report

    2011-07-08T00:00:00Z

    Retailers in Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire, have expressed relief at the council’s refusal to be swayed by a report playing down the impact of a proposed Sainsbury’s c-store on local independent traders.

  • News

    Morrisons gears up convenience offer

    2011-07-08T00:00:00Z

    Supermarket giant Morrisons is ready to test its ambitions in the c-store sector amid rumours that it is considering a franchise offer for independents. The chain's first c-store under the M Local brand opens this month in Ilkley,...

  • Blog

    Editor’s comment: Scales of justice

    2011-07-08T00:00:00Z

    If there is one topic that has dominated the convenience store sector for five, maybe 10 years, it's the incursion of the multiple grocers into neighbourhood retailing.

  • COCA-COLA-CROP
    News

    Coca-Cola launches Olympic torch campaign

    2011-07-08T00:00:00Z

    Coca-Cola has unveiled a marketing campaign to highlight its role as presenting partner of the London 2012 Olympic torch relay. As part of the Future Flames campaign, Coca-Cola is asking consumers to nominate young people who they believe deserve to...

  • CAFE-CREME
    Product News

    Cafe Creme launche Grande cigar variant

    2011-07-08T00:00:00Z

    Café Crème has grown into a new market sector with the launch of a larger Grande…

  • SOFT-FRUITS
    Product News

    Cadbury's rebrands Softfruits under Trebor umbrella

    2011-07-08T00:00:00Z

    Cadbury's Softfruits sweets, which in the past carried Bassett's branding, have been rebranded under the Trebor umbrella. Packs have been revamped and the recipe updated to include only natural colours and additives. Both single and multipack...

  • HARVEYS-WITH-GLASS
    Product News

    Harveys Bristol Cream targeted at flower show

    2011-07-08T00:00:00Z

    Maxxium UK is targeting visitors to Hampton Court Flower Show this summer with its new signature serve for Harveys Bristol Cream. The show is one of several high-profile events forming part of 'Harveys Half Hour' campaign. Sampling at the...

  • ICE-COLD-BEER
    Product News

    Carlsberg UK launches branded chillers

    2011-07-08T00:00:00Z

    Carlsberg UK (CUK) is looking to help drive beer sales in the convenience sector with a range of branded chillers through chiller supplier Husky.

  • News

    Booker introduces a longer-life sandwich

    2011-07-08T00:00:00Z

    Booker has added a sandwich with a two-week shelf life, which it claims will help retailers reduce their wastage. Retailing at £1.49 and available in two mixed packs in a variety of mixed meat and vegetarian options, each sandwich also...

  • Advice Guide

    Licensing: Summer holiday blues

    2011-07-08T00:00:00Z

    Chris Mitchener of Licensing Solutions warns that hot weather can get you into hot water

  • DEANS-BITES
    News

    Dean's launches bite-size shortbread and oat biscuits

    2011-07-08T00:00:00Z

    Dean's has moved into the snacking arena with a range of bite-size shortbread and oat biscuits. The mini biscuits comprise traditional and chocolate chip shortbread, and original and coconut oat biscuits. Each variant comes in an 80g bag suitable...

  • SALT-AND-MALT
    Product News

    Big D nuts unveils Salt 'n' Malt variety

    2011-07-08T00:00:00Z

    Big D Nuts has unveiled the latest addition to its snacks range. Salt 'n' Malt, chosen by Big D babe Rosie Jones, is available in 50g packs on a card of 12. The new variant will sit alongside the existing Big D range of salted, dry roasted and...

  • Dear Jac

    Dear Jac: You have been warned

    2011-07-08T00:00:00Z

    In fact, I've been warning for the past few months about fraudulent transactions through PayPoint. Get the money first, I said. Get the money first, says PayPoint. Get the money first, says its literature. And every time I report on one of these...