All Convenience Store articles in 8 February 2019 – Page 3
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CMA extends deadline on Asda-Sainsbury’s merger probe
The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) has extended its deadline for a final decision on the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda by eight weeks.
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Product News
Pernod Ricard reveals new Beefeater fruit gin
Pernod Ricard UK have announced the release of a new fruit-flavoured Beefeater gin.
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Rubicon unveils zero added sugar mango drink
Barr Soft Drinks is launching a new no added sugar version of its Rubicon Mango beverage.
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Carlsberg UK overhauls core Pilsner larger
Carlsberg has reformulated its flagship Danish Pilsner in an attempt to revitalise sales of beer in the UK market.
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Food industry bodies demand "pause" on policy reforms
More than 30 food industry trade bodies have called on the government to “pause” key consultations affecting the industry, including a Deposit Return Scheme for England and Wales, until Brexit uncertainty is over.
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Lidl pushes forward with expansion plans
Lidl’s aggressive expansion plans are continuing apace with a number of openings scheduled in the months to come.
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High street footfall declines in January as vacancy rates rise
Footfall on the UK’s high streets fell by -0.7% in January, coinciding with the highest vacancy rates since July 2016, according to the latest BRC/ Springboard figures.
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Merseyside Police hunt McColl's handgun robber
Merseyside Police are appealing for witnesses following a “hugely serious” armed robbery at a McColl’s store in Liverpool.
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Scottish minister pledges support to crime-hit retailers
The Scottish minister for community safety has outlined her commitment to tackling retail crime, amid new research revealing 100% of Scottish convenience retailers experienced retail crime last year.
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Nisa store refit sparks double-digit sales growth
A convenience store in Bedfordshire is racking up double digit sales growth across almost every category following a refit and remerchandise at the start of this year.
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PayPoint and ACS announce independent retailer partnership
PayPoint One retailers will be offered free ACS membership under a new partnership between PayPoint and the Association of Convenience Stores.
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Product News
Walkers launches UEFA Champions League packs
Walkers is marking its 2019 sponsorship of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) with a new on-pack promotion.
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Product News
New low sugar biscuit from Nairn's
Nairn’s is adding another sku its range of oat biscuits with the launch of a sweet coconut & chia variant.
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Greenwood mixes up new Scottish gin
Greenwood Distillers has announced the launch of a new limited-edition Scottish gin, made with pine and rose.
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Minor Figures reveals double origin coffee
London brand Minor Figures is adding a new double origin product to its portfolio of ground, whole bean coffees.
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Government publishes Brexit guidance for retail sector
The government has published new guidance for the retail sector on preparing for Brexit.
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Gressingham Duck hosts hotel prize giveaway
Gressingham Duck has teamed up with Hand Picked Hotels to launch a love-themed on-pack competition.
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Southern Co-op announces eight new Welcome franchise stores
Southern Co-op has announced eight new franchise stores for 2019, taking its expanding Welcome franchise estate to 33 sites.
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What's keeping my till ringing?
Mos Patel, owner of Family Shopper in Tameside, Greater Manchester, says his chocolate sales have been very strong with people stocking up for seasonal events.
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