All Convenience Store articles in 20 March 2020 – Page 4
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Dear Jac
What’s in a name?
A question came from Mahesh Patel about selling sweeties in his store, Yogi Smurti Newsagents in West London. He asks: “Is there a new law requiring shops who sell products to make sure all ingredients used are labelled?
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News
Coronavirus: ‘Dating’ service matches hospitality suppliers with retailers
A new ‘dating’ service aimed at matching hospitality sector suppliers with grocery retailers has been set up by the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF).
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Product News
Levi Roots adds Tropical Punch variant to soft drinks range
Levi Roots Soft Drinks is set to launch a new flavour, Tropical Punch, in April.
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Product News
7UP launches sugar-free Cherry flavour
7UP has enhanced its sugar-free range with the launch of a new cherry flavour.
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Opinion
Delivering the goods
Budgens retailer Sid Sidhu is impressed with the results of offering an online shopping service to local customers.
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News
Coronavirus: Retailers enforce purchasing limits and urge responsibility
An increasing number of retailers large and small have introduced restrictions on purchasing, amid calls to shop responsibly.
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News
Coronavirus: Proactive independent retailers hail community support
Independent retailers have hailed their local communities for assisting them in their efforts to meet the needs of elderly and vulnerable people.
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News
Coronavirus: Suppliers outline efforts to meet “staggering demand”
Wholesalers and c-store distributors have revealed how they are managing “staggering” demand from grocery shoppers amid the coronavirus pandemic, while paying tribute to retailers and store staff.
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News
Robot delivery service expands in Milton Keynes following sales success
Robot delivery company Starship Technologies has expanded its robot delivery service to central Milton Keynes, following two years of successful trade in a number of suburbs.
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News
Coronavirus: Chancellor announces range of measures to help businesses
The chancellor has announced a series of measures to support small businesses during the coronavirus outbreak, including an “unprecedented” government-backed loan scheme and a 12-month business rate holiday for all shops.
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Features and analysis
Food-to-go special: Market overview
C-stores take a big share of the food-to-go market, but competition is fierce. HIM’s Giorgio Rigali looks at how to ensure continued success
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Features and analysis
Food-to-go special: London Road Bakery, Boston, Lincolnshire
Jacqui Dales tells C-Store how she keeps customers coming back to her bustling bakery and explains how she will grow the business over the coming 12 months
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Product News
Wine brand Wolf Blass in new TV commercial
A new TV commercial for Australian wine brand Wolf Blass is running from now until 30 June.
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News
Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme delayed until July 2022
Scotland has delayed the implementation of its Deposit Return Scheme until July 2022 due to fears over the impact of the coronavirus.
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News
Convenience stores step up support as coronavirus takes hold
Independent retailers are playing to their strengths, going the extra mile to support local shoppers with a wide range of new services, essential stock and assistance as the coronavirus crisis worsens.
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News
‘Post Office in a Box’ concept trialled to ensure community presence
A new ‘Post Office in a Box’ concept is being trialled by the Post Office in five locations across the UK, with the aim of ensuring its services are made available where there is an “urgent need”.
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News
MP secures time for new bill to protect shopworkers from violence and abuse
Alex Norris MP has successfully secured parliamentary time to consider new legislation to protect shopworkers.
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News
Shortlist announced for Convenience Awards 2020
Stores and individuals across the country have been recognised for their excellence in the shortlist for the inaugural Convenience Awards, released this week.
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News
Lucozade Ribena Suntory spearheads c-store sustainability project
Lucozade Ribena Suntory (LRS) has joined forces with Energy Saving Trust in a new project aimed at helping independent c-store retailers identify how they can become more sustainable.
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News
Coronavirus: ACS issues advice as stores continue to adapt to outbreak
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has issued advice for retailers and colleagues on the impact of the coronavirus, as local retailers continue to adapt to the growing health crisis in order to meet their communities’ requirements.