All Convenience Store articles in 26 July 2019
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Product NewsWotsits Crunchy range launched by PepsiCo
Wotsits Crunchy are available in Really Cheesy and Flamin’ Hot flavours
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Product NewsDead Man’s Fingers expands skull jar range
The limited edition skull jars will feature in five flavours
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Product NewsMars expands ice cream range with Skittles Stix and Starburst Ice Lollies
Skittles Stix and Starburst Ice Lollies are available in multipacks and singles
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Features and analysisBestway trials age verification technology
The age verification trial will take place in three stores in Leeds
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Product NewsVapouriz creates high-impact vape display solutions
Retailers looking to heighten their vaping offer can now choose from two new units from Vapouriz Retail Solutions.
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NewsAF Blakemore seeks growth with new distribution depot
AF Blakemore & Sons is to open a new purpose-built warehouse in Bedford as it seeks to expand its retail, wholesale and foodservice divisions.
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Products In DepthDrinks machines: Bring on a brighter future
Drinks to go is a huge opportunity for the convenience sector, provided that they can find sustainable solutions and healthier options.
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Product NewsWhat’s keeping my till ringing?
Sales of milk sold in glass bottles and sourced from a local dairy have exceeded all expectations at Jerry Tweney’s Prestbury Village Stores in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
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Product NewsOtis brings back seasonal muffin for Halloween
American sweet bakery brand Otis is getting into the spirit of Halloween this autumn with the return of its limited edition Otis Halloween Muffin.
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Product NewsMondelēz introduces 100 calorie cap for kids chocs and biscuits
Mondelēz International is bringing 100% of its chocolate and biscuit products typically bought for children and families under 100 calories.
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Product NewsRockstar launches Xbox on-pack promotion
Rockstar and Xbox have unveiled plans to launch their largest fan-inspired gaming promotion to date in support of the upcoming release of video game Gears 5.
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Product NewsCobra Beer unveils smaller version of King Cobra bottle
In response to demand for its double fermented Pilsner style lager, Cobra Beer is introducing a 35cl Mini King Cobra into the convenience channel.
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Product NewsYazoo Kids announces support for Change4Life
Yazoo Kids is supporting Public Health England’s Change4Life initiative this year in a move that will see the ‘Good Choice’ badge appear on the brand’s bottles of strawberry and banana flavoured milk.
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Product NewsCow & Gate relaunches baby food cereals
Cow & Gate is overhauling its one and two stage cereal portfolio with the introduction of eight improved recipes and a 45% sugar reduction across the entire range.
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OpinionAutomatic facing up success
Budgens retailer Sid Sidhu says investment in an automatic facing up system at his Budgens store is well worth the expense.
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NewsMan charged following knife-point robbery at Wiltshire store
A man has been charged following a knife-point armed robbery at a rural convenience store in Wiltshire.
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NewsWorst July for UK retail sales on record, BRC-KPMG data reveals
Total UK retail sales increased by 0.3% last month, marking the lowest rate for the month of July since records began in 1995, according to new data.
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Products In DepthVaping & tobacco: The electric avenue
Vaping is set to hit new heights thanks to a shift in thinking and a potential sales boost when menthol cigarettes are axed next year.
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Product NewsNice puts pale rosé and sauvignon blanc into cans
Alcohol brand Nice is pouring its pale rosé and sauvignon blanc wines into a new canned format.
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Product NewsWeetabix campaign returns for Back to School season
Weetabix is bringing back its Any-Which-Way-A-Bix masterbrand campaign in time for the Back to School period.