All Convenience Store articles in 29 September 2007
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Product News
A sticky situation
After dominating the gum fixture for decades, Wrigley now has a challenger.
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Features and analysis
The search is on
We're on the lookout to find the UK's best c-stores. Read on to find out how you can be in the running
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News
Raising the stakes
Getting your hands on extra funds isn't easy, but it can be done if you do your homework, says Jac Roper
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Product News
New premium pies
Ginsters has launched a range of premium family size pies for Autumn 2007, as well as new packaging design for 250g single- serve pies.
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News
Rusts sold to Midcounties
Midcounties Co-op has bought the 10-strong chain of Rusts c-stores for an undisclosed sum.
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News
More stores for Martin McColl
Martin McColl is still on the acquisition trail despite landing 92 Smile stores last month.
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Features and analysis
Loiter louts
Just as moths are drawn to a flame so it seems are teenagers drawn to their local shop, but how do you handle it when their presence becomes a nuisance?
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Product News
stocklines licensed
MAGNERS has launched a new variant of its cider, with fewer calories.
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Dear Jac
The language of legalese is a powerful tool
Patrice Villeger is fighting his local landlord to allow him to sell burgers and hot dogs to local kids.
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News
PM's licence threat riles independents
Trade associations and retailers have voiced concerns over comments on underage drinking by prime minister Gordon Brown at the recent Labour Party conference.
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Features and analysis
Violence on the increase
Violence against shopworkers rose by 50% in 2006, according to figures released by the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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Product News
stocklines hot news
NAPOLINA has launched a £2m 'Bursting with Real Napolina Passion' ad campaign.
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Product News
stocklines hot news
RIBENA is to start using 100% recycled plastic across its portfolio of plastic bottles.
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Product News
High spirits
Even customers who never buy into the category during the rest of the year get the Christmas spirit, so c-stores need to make sure they have the right stock
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News
Sector embraces training service
The retail and wholesale sectors have shown particular interest in the government's training service for employers, Train to Gain.
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Electricity firms told to shape up
Small businesses are getting a raw deal from electricity suppliers, according to new research by Energywatch.
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Supermarkets letting down minority groups
Older people, ethnic groups and single-parent families are among UK consumers who will lose out significantly without a range of independent retailers, says a survey.