All Convenience Store articles in 21 April 2017
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Product NewsJ2O reveals new campaign with alpaca ambassador
J2O is helping consumers find their social mojo with its multi-million pound campaign featuring a cockney alpaca named Mojo.
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NewsApril retail sales recover after unseasonably cold weather
Retail sales rose by 1.6% in April as consumer spending bounced back after unseasonal snowfall earlier this year, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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NewsUnited Wholesale Grocers buys Blakemore Gateshead depot
Landmark member United Wholesale Grocers has purchased the A.F. Blakemore depot in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, less than two months after AFB announced its intention to sell its wholesale division.
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NewsPayPoint to start charging retailers for terminals
PayPoint is to introduce a charge for the familiar yellow terminal in a bid to encourage take-up of its next-generation PayPoint One system.
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Product NewsLow and no sugar Carabao gets Green Apple flavour
Carabao Energy Drink is heading into spring with a new addition - Green Apple Sugar Free.
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Product NewsMcVitie's Digestives get Banoffee and Coffee flavours
McVitie’s is extending its Digestives Caramel range with Banoffee Caramel and Coffee Caramel.
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NewsMarks and Spencer considers online delivery service
Marks and Spencer has revealed that it is considering soft trialling an online grocery shopping service this autumn, as it looks to move into the fast growing food delivery sector.
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NewsManufacturers reject claims plain packs will slash smoking rates
The Tobacco Manufacturers Association (TMA) has dismissed claims made by a recent study that plain tobacco packaging could lead to 300,000 less smokers in the UK by 2018.
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Product NewsMcCoy's Chips on TV screens
McCoy’s is bursting back on to TV screens with its new McCoy’s Chips.
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NewsIncidents of shoplifting up 8%, according to ONS figures
The number of recorded shoplifting incidents in England and Wales has jumped by 8%, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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Product NewsEncona gets consumers cooking from scratch
Encona is launching a new above-the-line campaign to get consumers cooking from scratch.
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Product NewsBahlsen reveals ‘Chocolate. Biscuit. And then some’ TV advert
Bahlsen is launching a new national TV campaign for its PiCK UP! biscuits.
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Product NewsMartell original VS refreshed
Martell is refreshing its original VS expression with a new liquid and bottle.
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Product NewsEmpire Bespoke Foods reveals “gourmet” instant coffee
Empire Bespoke Foods has moved into the speciality coffee market with its “gourmet” instant coffee brands.
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Product NewsRetailers win Love2Shop vouchers in Maynards Bassetts competition
Maynards Bassetts is giving away Love2Shop vouchers to retailers and days out to consumers.
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Product NewsElephant pretzels created for healthier snacking
Innovative Bites has launched another addition to its healthier snacks range – ‘squeezed’ Elephant pretzels.
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NewsCommunity Shop opens fourth store in Grimsby
Community Shop has opened its fourth store today, in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, selling food that would otherwise go to landfill.
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NewsC-store retailers urged to engage with General Election
C-store retailers have been urged to make their voices heard and promote issues affecting the sector to MPs ahead of the General Election on 8 June.
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NewsCostcutter launches campaign for Independent own brand
Costcutter Supermarkets Group has launched a new promotional campaign for its own brand, Independent.
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NewsCo-op targets Wales with 12 new c-stores and refits
The Co-op has announced a £16m programme of food store openings and refits in Wales this year.