All Convenience Store articles in 6 October 2017
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News"Remarkable" rise in number of independent high street stores
The number of independent high street stores opening in the first half of 2017 has increased dramatically compared with the same period last year, according to the Local Data Company (LDC) and British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA).
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NewsIRI competition marks launch of analytics solution for c-stores
IRI has this week launched a competition for convenience retailers to win one of two Business Optimisation projects worth £5,000 to mark the launch of a new analytics solution.
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Product NewsHeinz celebrates slogan with limited edition packs
Heinz Beanz has released 50 limited edition labels to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ‘Beanz Meanz Heinz’ slogan.
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Product NewsGrace coconut water gets sparkling range and slim cans
Grace Foods UK has introduced a slim can format and sparkling varieties to its coconut water range.
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Product NewsSunmagic creates cold-pressed smoothie range
Sunmagic’s has revealed a new cold-pressed smoothie range which counts towards one of your 5-a-day.
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Product NewsCrabbie's kicks off promotion for Rugby Union season
Crabbie’s has revealed an on-pack promotion to coincide with the new Rugby Union season and Autumn Internationals.
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Product NewsWalkers BBQ Bugles get price-marked
Walkers has extended its £1 RRP price-marked-pack (PMP) range to include Bugles BBQ.
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NewsOld £1 coin enters final week in circulation
With only one week until the ’round pound’ comes to an end, retailers are still having to remind shoppers that the coins will soon lose their legal tender status.
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NewsAndrew King joins Select & Save as managing director
Andrew King has joined retail symbol group Select & Save as managing director.
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Product NewsKP Snacks gets Salted Caramel caddy for Christmas
KP Snacks is adding Salted Caramel flavoured nuts to its range of festive caddies.
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Features and analysisPrestbury Village Stores, Cheltenham
For 10 years, Jerry Tweney worked for retailer Guy Warner, as part of the Warner’s Budgens. Now he has opened his own store, in Prestbury, near Cheltenham
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Features and analysisNisa Marsh Farm, Luton
Nisa retailer Barry Patel discusses his new 4,800sq ft store in the Marsh Farm council estate in Luton.
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NewsNisa announces Arnu Misra as interim chief executive
Arnu Misra has been appointed as interim ceo of Nisa Retail, following Nick Read’s decision to stand down.
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Product NewsSchweppes unveils new-look bottle and 'biggest' campaign
Schweppes is launching its biggest ever marketing campaign, with a refreshed brand design and skittle-inspired bottle.
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Dear Jac
A cool result on the refrigeration front
And a smarter image as a result, plus a chilled-out retailer
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Dear Jac
Hello, hello. Can you hear me? I've got a complaint...
… and it’s about your centralised phone system
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Dear Jac
Quite a shock: a recommendation for an energy company
A live wire plugged us into a utility that’s doing it right.
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Dear Jac
You have to use your loaf when it comes to retailing
But getting your hands on your daily bread can be a problem
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Dear Jac
The fag end of the new tobacco regs has been a bit messy
It may have taken some time, but gradually it is all getting tidied up
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NewsWholesalers ask CMA to block Booker-Tesco merger
The leaders of seven of the UK’s largest wholesale operations have jointly written to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), urging it to block the proposed merger of Booker and Tesco. In the letter, the group refutes the claim that the merger would enhance competition and promote consumer interests, maintaining ...