All Convenience Store articles in 29 November 2019 – Page 3
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Edinburgh Gin makes TV debut with ad campaign
Edinburgh Gin has launched its biggest-ever brand campaign, Filled with Wonder, featuring its first-ever TV spot airing on Channel 4.
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Nisa urges retailers to sign up to fast-growing food waste app
Nisa is encouraging its members to sign up to a fast-growing app that helps retailers reduce food waste, recover costs for unsold stock, and potentially gain new customers.
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Stork research reveals festive opportunity in home baking
Butter brand Stork claims that now is the time for retailers to capitalise on demand for home baking, as research shows that shoppers are most inspired to get creative in the kitchen over the Christmas period.
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Willow taps into CBD and low-alcohol trend with reformulation
Spirit brand Willow has reformulated its core bottle to contain cannabidiol (CBD) and less alcohol (0.5% abv), in a move to target a wider group of adult drinkers.
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Waipapa launches 2019 vintage and supports marine conservation
New Zealand wine brand Waipapa Bay is marking the release of its 2019 vintage bottle with support for WDC, the leading global charity dedicated to the conservation and protection of whales and dolphins.
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Small stores cut staff hours to offset rising energy costs, study reveals
More than a third of small retailers have reduced workers’ hours in a bit to offset rising energy costs, a new survey commissioned by Utilita Energy has revealed.
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Extra time for Convenience Awards entries
The entry deadline for The Convenience Awards 2020 has been extended by a further week until Monday December 9.
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St Peter’s Brewery creates two gluten-free beers
St Peter’s Brewery is launching gluten-free versions of its cream stout and Suffolk gold beers into the convenience channel.
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Retailer Jerry Tweney sells Budgens store after declaring “mission complete”
Long-standing retailer Jerry Tweney has sold his rural Budgens store near Cheltenham after declaring “mission complete” in returning the store to its “good old days” and achieving profitability in two-and-a-half years of ownership.
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Ethical c-store elevates war on waste with cup ban and paper bag charge
Sustainable independent retailer Hisbe is hoping to accelerate the reuse revolution by ending the sale of single-use coffee cups from January and calling on other retailers to join its campaign.
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Spar distributor Appleby Westward acquires c-store group Denovo Retail
Appleby Westward, the South West Spar distributor, has acquired 17-site c-store group Denovo Retail Limited for an undisclosed sum.
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Brindisa gets Christmas-ready with gifting hamper
Specialist Spanish food importer, distributor and supplier Brindisa has brought together a selection of its best-selling products for its Christmas gifting hamper.
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Wildcat Gin partners with drag artists for Christmas activity
Wildcat Gin has signed an exclusive sponsorship deal with Escape From Planet Trash - the Christmas theatre production from drag queen collective: Sink The Pink.
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General Election: Retailers urged to host store visits with local candidates
The Association of Convenience Stores is urging independent retailers to host store visits during the General Election campaign with their local candidates to communicate the important contribution convenience stores make to their communities.
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Puratos UK adds granola bake and plain cake mixes to vegan range
International bakery brand Puratos UK, is extending its line-up for vegans range with the addition of two plant-based products: a granola bake mix and a Satin vegan complete plain cake mix.
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Nisa retailer Dan Brown to become youngest ever SGF president
Nisa retailer Dan Brown is set to become the Scottish Grocers Federation’s (SGF) youngest ever president when he succeeds Asim Sarwar next year.
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Grenade makes its energy drinks debut
Sports nutrition brand Grenade is moving into the energy drinks category with the launch of Grenade Energy.
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What’s keeping my till ringing?
James Stead, manager of White’s Spar in Calver, Derbyshire, has taken his deli offer to the next level using a new app to boost sales of his sandwich range.
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Booker tops HIM wholesale poll for customer satisfaction
Booker is leading the field for customer satisfaction among independent retailers and caterers, according to this year’s HIM Wholesale Awards.
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Retailers urged to be “answers-ready” online amid rise in high street internet searches
The number of online requests for information on high street stores increased by 19% last year, underlining the need for retailers to be “answers-ready” on the internet, according to new research.