All Convenience Store articles in 5 December 2009
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Product NewsGrenade introduces new Carb Killa shake for summer
Sports nutrition brand Grenade is marking the arrival of summer with the launch of a new Carb Killa protein shake flavour: strawberries & cream.
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Product NewsJoyfills goes for convenience with smaller packs
Mondelēz is extending its Joyfills portfolio with the launch of new smaller 75g packs, designed to meet the needs of busy consumers.
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Product NewsSeed Snacks reveals new flavours and recipe changes
This July, plant-based snack brand Seed Snacks is introducing two new variants, along with a new compostable pouch format and improved recipes for its current range.
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Product NewsNew look for Big Fish smoked salmon and trout
JCS Fish has given its smoked fish products a new pack design to improve the look of its oak smoked salmon and oak smoked sea trout.
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Features and analysis
Winning with a store makeover
Introducing the retailers and suppliers taking part in Convenience Stores' makeover project
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Features and analysis
Counterfeit notes warning
Northumberland Police is distributing counterfeit note detection pens to local retailers to help combat the rise in forged notes in the area.
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Product News
Heineken pulls White Lightning to drive cider upmarket
Cider brand White Lightning will disappear from shelves in April after supplier Heineken UK announced it is to pull out of the "problem" white cider category and concentrate on its premium brands.
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Features and analysis
Thefts could see stores abandon ATMs
Retailers in Northern ireland say they may be forced to get rid of their cash machines if insurance costs rise following a spate of attempted thefts.
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News
Cheques to be phased out in 2018
Payments by cheques will be phased out by October 31, 2018, according to the board of UK Payments Council.
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Opinion
Short on sweets
Alan Toft believes there's an area of opportunity which could make a sweet point of difference
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News
Harefield retailers unite to fight new Tesco store
Despite a joint effort from Londis and Spar retailers to keep Tesco out of Harefield, London, the supermarket chain has re-applied for planning permission to build a new store in the area.
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News
Like father, like son
Independent retailer Paul Gardner certainly isn't afraid of a challenge. His 5,500sq ft Budgens store in Islington is the third largest of its kind in London.
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News
Spar boss praises "entrepreneurs, employers and innovators" for strong quarter
Spar retailers are making changes to ensure they were following customer trends in challenging times, says the groups managing director Jerry Marwood, announcing a sales increase of 8% for the three months to October 31.
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Product News
Scores on the Doors - how the food hygiene rules affect convenience retailers
At first glance, food safety doesn’t seem to be something the average c-store customer should be especially concerned about when they pop in to buy their morning newspaper.
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Features and analysis
Convenience Store campaigns: how did we get on?
Over the past year Convenience Store has been running four campaigns to help independent retailers protect themselves from the threats of big business and relentless regulation.
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News
Defra launches battery recycling calculator
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has released an on-line calculator to help retailers work out if they have to join the Batteries Regulation Scheme which starts in February.
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Features and analysis
Attacker gets life for newsagent murder
The man who stabbed retailer Jashbhai Patel to death in his Luton store has been sent to prison for life.
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News
Award for My Shop is Your Shop Alan
Convenience Store columnist Alan Toft has been honoured for his 21 years of contributions to the Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD), which include founding the My Shop is Your Shop (MSYS) campaign.
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News
More fair play on pay, commission is told
Bristol retailer Chris Ray has told the Low Pay Commission that National Minimum Wage (NMW) increases are making it more difficult for him to attract good staff.
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News
The Big Debate - Independent of symbol?
Two C-Store Champions discuss the pros and cons of joining a symbol group