All Convenience Store articles in 30 November 2018
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Features and analysisWhat support is available to retailers on proxy purchasing?
Proxy purchasing is a challenge for retailers, what advice is out there for store owners?
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Product NewsLotus Biscoff launches first ice cream range
Lotus Bakeries is bringing Lotus Biscoff ice cream to the UK, available in handy individually wrapped packs.
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NewsCentral England Co-op Christmas sales boosted by c-stores
Central England Co-op has announced a 4.1% rise in like-for-like sales across its convenience stores in the three-week Christmas period ending 5 January.
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NewsMinister proposes measures to tackle violent retail crime
Home Office minister Victoria Atkins has proposed a package of measures to help tackle violent retail crime against retail staff.
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Product NewsNew look and brand refresh for Urban Cordial
Premium cordial company Urban Cordial is celebrating its second birthday with a brand refresh, seasonal variants and new website.
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Product NewsWalkers crisps recycling scheme launches in the UK
Walkers is launching the first nationwide recycling scheme for crisp packets, working with recyclers TerraCycle.
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Product NewsTreasury Wine Estates taps into demand for Rosé
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is launching an increased marketing campaign and sampling activity following a rise in Rosé sales.
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NewsNew campaign aims to boost sales of frozen products
The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) has launched a new digital campaign, designed to drive growth in the frozen food category this Christmas.
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NewsLondis launches festive social media campaign and competition
Londis has launched its first ever Christmas social media campaign, giving shoppers a chance to win £500 towards their festive shopping.
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NewsMinisters launch £60m fund to develop sustainable packaging
The government has announced the launch of a new £60m investment scheme to help businesses develop technology aimed at reducing plastic and food waste.
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NewsUK shoppers buying wider range of products online, says Nielsen
UK shoppers are increasingly turning to the internet to buy products that they would have previously bought in person, as trust in online customer service grows, new research reveals.
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NewsConsumer spending growth slows to 3.3% YoY
Consumer spending growth dips to 3.3% year on year in November, dipping to the lowest level of growth since March, according to new data.
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NewsMPs rule out ban on sale of energy drinks to children
An influentional group of MPs has published the findings of its inquiry into the sale of energy drinks to under 16s, concluding that there is insufficient evidence for a blanket age restriction on the products.
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Product NewsKahlúa rolls out branded London and Edinburgh cabs
Kahlúa is set to launch 150 branded London and Edinburgh cabs in the run up to Christmas.
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Products In DepthYour c-store cash cows
By honing in on growing product areas and pack formats across cheese, milk and yogurt, you can ensure you’re milking dairy sales.
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NewsGovernment publishes details of rate relief announced in Budget
The government has published details of how business rates discounts announced in October’s Budget will be allocated.
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NewsMcColl's issues profit warning as like-for-like annual sales drop
Annual like for like (lfl) sales at McColl’s have fallen by 1.4% as the c-store chain continues to navigate its way through the “significant supply chain disruption” caused by the collapse of Palmer and Harvey.
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NewsPayPoint Epos Pro reduces commission issue, says ceo
Increased margins and reduced wastage resulting from PayPoint One’s Epos Pro platform diminishes the issue of retailers’ commission, according to the company’s ceo Dominic Taylor.
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NewsScottish government urged to scrap new rates levy
Leading business organisations are calling on Scottish finance secretary, Derek Mackay MSP, to scrap a proposed new business rates levy on out-of-town premises.
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Product NewsTGI Fridays unveils range of ready-to-drink cocktails
TGI Fridays has launched its first ever line-up of ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages.