All Convenience Store articles in 5 October 2018
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Product NewsMcCain targets health-conscious with lighter chips
McCain is introducing a new lighter version of its home chips, containing 30% less fat than the brand’s original offer.
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NewsBlakemore meat trial to continue despite Crawshaws collapse
A trial partnership between Blakemore Retail and Crawshaws will continue to run, despite the fact that the value-priced fresh meat and food to go retailer has been placed into administration.
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Product NewsAccolade Wines introduces Stone's Gin
Accolade Wines has launched a new non-wine product, Stone’s Gin, to take advantage of the burgeoning UK gin market.
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Product NewsLees reveals limited edition snowball cakes
Confectionery manufacturer Lees of Scotland has unveiled a new limited edition range; Lees Snowy Snowballs.
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NewsUndercover op exposes scale of South Wales' illicit tobacco trade
An undercover operation has exposed the prevalence of illicit tobacco in South Wales, with a third (32%) of stores visited found to be selling it.
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Product NewsWhat's keeping my till ringing?
Balbir Kular, co-owner of Eggborough Village Stores & Post Office in Goole, near Hull, says he is keeping busy with demand for alcohol and chilled products.
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Product NewsAll Shook Up cans launch into convenience channel
All Shook Up has announced that its Passion Fruit Martini and Espresso Martini cocktail cans are now available to c-stores.
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NewsSouthern Co-op franchisees introduce self-serve tills
Franchisees of the Southern Co-op have successfully introduced self-serve checkouts in a number of Welcome-branded stores.
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Product NewsHalloween makeover for Warburtons sliced roll range
Warburtons has launched a new range of Halloween-themed packaging for its white sliced roll line-up.
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Product NewsWalkers set to launch first crisps recycling scheme
Walkers has announced the roll out of the UK’s first nationwide recycling scheme for crisp packets.
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NewsCardtronics steps up security to combat growing ATM crime
Cardtronics is ramping up security measures across its UK ATM network in a bid to counter the rising wave of cash machine attacks taking place across the country.
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Product NewsWhyte & Mackay gives away glasses in new promotion
Whyte & Mackay is distributing 120,000 limited edition glasses with its 70cl whisky range, as part of its Funny as Folk campaign.
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Product NewsCiroc Vodka unveils new Black Raspberry limited edition
Diageo Reserve has announced the launch of its latest limited edition sku for its Cîroc vodka portfolio.
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NewsReform business rates to trigger investment, MPs told
Business rates must be reformed if retailers are to invest in their businesses and help UK highstreets to flourish, an influential committee of MPs has been told.
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Product NewsNew recyclable packaging for Butcher's dog food
Butcher’s Pet Care has announced it is replacing the shrink wrap on its canned dog food range for a recyclable cardboard alternative.
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NewsPrice still a barrier to healthy snacking purchasing, HIM says
The majority of shoppers are consuming more healthy than unhealthy snacks but price continues to be a barrier to purchase, according to research from HIM.
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Product NewsMars Wrigley launches Celebrations advent calendar
Celebrations has launched its first ever advent calendar, designed to encourage consumers to celebrate every day in the lead up to Christmas.
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Product NewsRebranded Snack-a-Jacks roll out to c-stores
Snack-a-Jacks has launched a new look for its rice cake snacking range, designed to strengthen the brand’s stand-out on shelf.
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NewsChelmsford Star Co-op posts strong c-store sales growth
Chelmsford Star Co-op has announced an 8.6% like-for-like sales growth in its convenience stores in the half year ending 11 August.
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NewsRecycling reward schemes rolled out across Leeds city centre
Recycling reward schemes have been rolled out across Leeds city centre as part of a major six-month trial to improve rates of recycling on the go.