All Convenience Store articles in 6 September 2019
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What’s keeping my till ringing?
Mo Razzaq, owner of Family Shopper Blantyre in Scotland, has noticed that his customers are opting for more indulgent products as the nights start to draw in and the weather gets a bit cooler.
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Police Scotland launch appeal following armed c-store robbery in Ayr
Police Scotland are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a McColl’s store in Ayrshire.
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Alpro extends alternative yogurt line-up with new pots
Alpro has followed its recent brand revamp with an extension of its yogurt alternative range into on-the-go pots.
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Staff worker injured during Dundee store armed robbery
Police are urging witnesses to come forward after a store worker was injured during an armed robbery at a convenience store in Scotland.
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Festive Jammie Dodgers join Burton’s Christmas portfolio
In a festive first, Burton’s Biscuit Company has unveiled limited edition Christmas designs for its children’s biscuits brand Jammie Dodgers.
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Vape industry responds to “sensationalist” reports of e-cigarette harm
The UK’s vaping industry has hit back at widespread reports in the national press this week that electronic cigarettes (e-cig) could have a harmful impact on heart health.
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Cofresh launches Big Night In Chips ‘n’ Dip snacks
Cofresh has extended its Indian Street Food range with the addition of three Chips ‘n’ Dip snacks designed for the Big Night In occasion.
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Vapouriz set to launch first refillable pod system for vapers
Vapouriz is gearing up for the launch of its first refillable pod kit, the Vpod, available in the convenience channel later this month.
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Co-op Group to extend John Lewis click & collect service to 50-plus stores
The Co-op Group is set to extend the roll out of John Lewis’ click & collect service to more than 50 stores.
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Ministers must do more to recognise businesses as victims of crime, ACS says
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the government to do more to recognise businesses as victims of crime and offer further support to affected retailers, in its submission to a Ministry of Justice consultation.
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Morrisons announces new and expanded wholesale partnerships
Morrisons has announced a number of new wholesale partnerships, including the roll out of its Morrisons Daily convenience store fascia to further stores.
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Another retailer loses gantry in wake of illicit tobacco crimes
JTI has removed its tobacco gantry from a retailer in Birmingham prosecuted for sales of illegal tobacco and alcohol - the 40th time it has taken such action.
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Cadbury reveals new permanent addition to Dairy Milk range
Cadbury is adding Choca-Latte to its Dairy Milk chocolate line-up after the variant was named as the winning creation in the brand’s first Inventor competition.
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Hooch Movie On Us campaign returns to stores
Hooch is bringing back its Movie On Us campaign and extending the giveaway promotion to more of its skus.
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Scottish retailers can apply for Deposit Return Scheme exemption
Scottish retailers will be able to apply for an exemption from collecting empty drinks packaging under the country’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), according to the proposed regulations laid before the Scottish Parliament yesterday.
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Soreen extends snacking line-up with vegan loaf bar
Soreen has expanded its range of convenience snacks with the rollout of its new vegan banana loaf bar: an individually wrapped snack-sized version of the brand’s banana malt loaf.
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Richmond taps into trend for meat free sausages
Richmond is moving into the meat free market for the first time with a new pack of vegetarian sausages.
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Lillypuds gets patriotic with Great British puddings
Artisan desserts producer LillyPuds has added a Great British Favourites range to its collection of all year round puddings.
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London retailer agreement launched to prevent underage knife sales
All London retailers selling knives are being invited to sign up to a new Responsible Retail Agreement (RRA) on knife sales.
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Food to go among top sectors for chain store openings amid record closures
Food-to-go outlets and convenience stores were among the leaders in store openings among multiple retailers in the first six months of the year, but store closures hit record levels, according to a new report.