All Convenience Store articles in 8 June 2020 – Page 186
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Promotional FeatureHow parcel lockers help drive customers to your store
Online shopping is growing, with millions of purchases made every day. According to Statista, the UK e-commerce industry will continue to grow every year and reach a value of £153bn by 2027. Find out how retailers are getting a slice of the action by adding parcel lockers to their list of services.
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Promotional FeatureHow this retailer became the ultimate one-stop-shop for customers
Kaual Patel helps run the Torridon Road Post Office in Catford alongside his uncle and other family members. He discusses importance of local community and why they decided to start catering to the second hand parcels market.
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Features and analysis5.6 million incidents of shop theft recorded in UK stores
The ACS 2024 Crime Report found that UK stores recorded 5.6m incidents of shop theft over the last year, significantly more than the previous record of 1.1m incidents recorded in 2023
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Product NewsCCEP adds Bad Apple variant to Monster Juiced range
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has added Monster Juiced Bad Apple to its portfolio
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Product NewsLindt Gold Bunny hits TV screens
The chocolate treat is joined by three new Lindt Bunny launches this Easter
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Product NewsTwo new flavours added to Irn-Bru XTRA range
Irn-Bru XTRA Raspberry Ripple and Wild Berry Slush will both be available from 18 March
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Features and analysisCommittee of Advertising Practice to crack down on vape advertising
The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) is cracking down on ads for vapes and e-cigarettes that break the law, following the issuing of an Enforcement Notice to advertisers
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Product NewsBrewDog launches Casa Rayos Tequilla
It is handcrafted and made from 100% agave plants in Jalisco, Mexico
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Features and analysisFreeze dried sweets are the new Prime as indies beat Tik Tok Shop
Customers are ditching TikTok Shop for their local stores as retailers stock up on the trendy candy
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Features and analysisHalbeath becomes first company-owned Spar in Scotland to house Barista Bar
CJ Lang aims to roll out the premium coffee brand to all Spar Scotland’s company-owned stores by 2025
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Product NewsSeabrook Smoky Bacon back for a limited period
Seabrook Smoky Bacon flavour crisps have returned for a limited period
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Features and analysisSnappy Shopper and retailers spearhead period product initiative
Customers can now add a free sanitary product to their basket with ‘no questions asked’ until 6 March
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OpinionWhat can we learn from Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme?
The ACS’ Ed Woodall examines the Deposit Return Scheme that was recently introduced in the Republic of Ireland
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Features and analysisMargiotta takes solar leap with HSBC UK funding
The move will support its office, warehouse and produce refrigerators
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Product NewsCountry Choice unveils Easter range
Country Choice has revealed its Easter treats lineup for 2024
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Product NewsCadbury to give away £200,000 to retailers and shoppers
The Big Win-Win returns with more money up for grabs and a longer entry period
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Features and analysisScottish HFSS rules set to be tougher than England’s
The sale and display of foods High in Fat, Sugar or Salt (HFSS) will face additional restrictions regarding pricing and location
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Features and analysisSuntory workers call off further strike action after securing pay increase
Lucozade and Ribena supplier Suntory Beverage & Food GB & I has averted a second week of strike action at its Coleford site in Gloucestershire, after agreeing a pay increase for workers
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Features and analysisBP trials made-to-order food to go at 10 Wild Bean Cafes
Selected stores in the Southeast will trial an improved menu where products can be tailored to suit customers’ individual tastes
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Features and analysisGovernment considering vape tax in Budget
Rumoured plans for a tax on vape liquid have been criticised.