All Convenience Store articles in 21 February 2020
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Dear JacWhat’s your policy on face coverings?
Jac Roper hears from another retailer confused about face coverings.
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Features and analysisLittle Moons cause big stir in convenience
Sales of Little Moons in convenience have been out of this world.
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NewsJohn Kinney to replace Darren Goldney as managing director of Unitas Wholesale
Darren Goldney is to step down in April to be replaced by John Kinney.
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Product NewsSwedish Sibylla offers simple solution to hot food to go
Swedish fast food brand Sibylla is stepping up distribution of its hot dog food-to go solution in the UK.
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Products In DepthCash-conscious shopping: The value in modern values
Promotions drive sales, but there are other ways to win over shoppers as quality, social responsibility and sustainability come into play.
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Product NewsHaribo hops to it with Easter sharing packs
Haribo favourites Spring Time Friends and Jelly Bunnies are springing back into action this Easter.
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Product NewsVimto gets remixed in gummy sweets launch
Soft drinks brand Vimto has linked up with confectionery distribution giant IB Group to create Vimto Juicy Mixups - a new twist on the classic gummy mix.
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Product NewsGolden Wonder teams up with Deliveroo for on-pack promotion
Golden Wonder has joined forces with Deliveroo for its latest on-pack promotion, to give consumers the chance to win up to a year’s worth of free takeaways.
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NewsStores' Deposit Return Scheme concerns raised in Westminster debate
Parliament heard concerns about the impact of a Deposit Return Scheme on small retailers in England and Wales during the second reading of the Environment Bill yesterday (26 February).
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Product NewsMcCoy’s adds heat with Fiery Steak variant
McCoy’s has launched a Fiery Steak variant to mark 35 years of McCoy’s Flame Grilled Steak.
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Promotional FeatureStrike a healthy balance with Britvic
No- and low-sugar drinks are growing faster than regular soft drinks, and adding more value to the category. Give more space to brands such as Pepsi Max and Robinsons Refresh’d to help drive sales. Watch Britvic’s latest video for more top tips…
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Product NewsCarabao extends energy drinks portfolio with Mixed Berry flavour
Energy drink brand Carabao has added a Mixed Berry flavour to its range of fruit-flavoured low-calorie energy drinks.
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Product NewsJ2O launches three new products for summer
Soft drinks brand J2O has unveiled three new lines ahead of the summer: J2O Summer Limited Edition Pear & Guava (Summer Shine), J2O Spritz Apple & Elderflower and J2O Spritz cans.
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NewsWhich? urges Chancellor to use Budget to protect access to cash
Consumer group Which? has called on the Chancellor to take action in next month’s Budget to protect free access to cash.
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NewsMcColl’s reports “encouraging” start to 2020 following annual sales loss
McColl’s Retail Group has announced an “encouraging” start to 2020, with like-for-like sales up 0.5% in the 11 weeks ending 9 February.
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NewsHealth Lottery announces new prize draws worth £100,000
The Health Lottery has announced two new prize draws worth £100,000 every Wednesday and Sunday, from 1 April.
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NewsTwo-thirds of UK vape stores ‘at risk’ of selling to minors
Two-thirds of UK vape stores are ‘at risk’ of selling to minors, according to test purchasing results organised by JTI.
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Product NewsGordon’s creates Sicilian Lemon gin variant
Gordon’s is set to launch Gordon’s Sicilian Lemon gin (37.5% ABV) in March.
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NewsPenny Petroleum acquires two forecourt sites in Lancashire
UK forecourt operator Penny Petroleum has expanded its growing estate with the acquisition of two Lancashire-based forecourt sites from Ribble Valley Services.
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Product NewsRaspberry variant joins Fanta sugar-free line-up
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has extended its Fanta zero sugar range with a new raspberry variant.