All Convenience Store articles in 7 September 2018
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NewsSupermarkets failing to enforce voluntary energy drinks ban
The UK’s big four supermarkets are still selling high-caffeine energy drinks to children, despite having signed up to a voluntary ban on sales to under 16s earlier this year.
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Product NewsWhat's keeping my till ringing?
Tess Flower, owner of The Village Shop, in Upper Dicker, East Sussex, says her range of local produce is pulling in the punters.
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NewsSmoking in England on track to end by 2040, study predicts
Smoking in England could be almost entirely stubbed out by 2040, new analysis commissioned by Philip Morris Limited reveals.
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Product NewsCream & Country ice cream inspired by British flavours
Luxury ice cream brand Cream & Country has unveiled a range of ice cream tubs, inspired by British flavours.
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Product NewsHiver enters canned craft beer category
Hiver, The Honey Beer, is celebrating its fifth anniversary with the launch of a new can format.
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Product NewsCoca-Cola signs sponsorship deal with Premier League
Coca-Cola Great Britain has announced a new three and a half year sponsorship deal with the Premier League.
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NewsMUP boosts alcohol sales for Scottish stores, study says
Scottish retailers have benefited from an increase in alcohol sales since the introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) on 1 May, according to new research from The Retail Data Partnership.
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NewsWholesale growth drives Morrisons revenue rise
Revenues at Morrisons surged in the half year to 5 August helped by its growing wholesale business.
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Product NewsKettle offers bigger flavour with new Ridge Cut range
Kettle has created a new Ridge Cut range inspired by the biggest and best flavours from across the globe.
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NewsLarge number of free-to-use ATMs closing, report reveals
More than 250 free-to-use cash machines are being shut down across the UK every month, according to a new report from ATM network operator Link.
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Product NewsZimbabwe and South Africa inspire Boerewors sausages
K’s Wors has revealed new Boerewors sausages offering a fusion of Zimbabwean & South African flavours.
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Product NewsChicken Tonight unwraps ultra-convenient pouches
Symington’s has reinvigorated the Chicken Tonight brand with the launch of ultra-convenient cooking sauce pouches.
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Product NewsFulfil expands protein range with new 40g bars
Vitamin and protein bar brand Fulfil has expanded its offering with the launch of a new 40g protein bar range.
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Product NewsWarburtons introduces Toastie loaf with sourdough
Warburtons, the UK’s number one wrapped bakery brand, has launched a new 800g Toastie loaf made using sourdough.
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Product NewsNew cocktail-themed range from Cake
Glasgow-based bakery company Cake is launching a new range of triple-layer cocktail-themed cakes.
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Product NewsGinsters rolls out new flavours for sandwich range
Ginsters of Cornwall is launching three new flavours for its sandwich and sub roll range, accompanied by a new pack design.
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Product NewsForest Feast introduces bite-sized fruit ball snacks
Forest Feast has unveiled a new look for its healthy snacks portfolio, alongside a new range of bite-sized fruit balls.
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Features and analysisSpar Market, Pwllheli, Wales
Conrad Davies’ Pwllheli store was the first in the country to convert to the Spar Market format. One year on from the major revamp, he discusses the impact of the new-look store on margins and sales.
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NewsTop up gaining relevance in forecourt stores, says HIM
The fuel and food to go shopper missions are continuing to lose relevance in forecourt stores as shoppers shift towards top-up and treat shops, according to new research from HIM.
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Product NewsPrice-marked packs and new look for Halls sweets
Halls has introduced a new look for its relief sweets range and a new line-up of price-marked packs.