All Convenience Store articles in 8 June 2020 – Page 437
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NewsHigh street stores pose triple risk of underage nicotine pouch sales
New evidence highlights age verification issues in stores for nicotine pouch sales
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NewsCo-op to open record 11 stores in one week
Co-op is opening 11 stores in a week as part of 50 launching during November and December
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NewsEnzo Wholesale to become latest Unitas member in January
Enzo Wholesale is to become the latest member of Unitas when it joins the buying group in January 2026
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NewsSupreme reports 17% revenue growth driven by ‘positive impact’ from acquisitions
Supreme plc has reported a 17% revenue increase for the half year, driven by acquisitions and organic growth across its diversified FMCG portfolio
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NewsACS calls for 12-month lead time for implementing energy drinks ban
The ACS responds to the Government’s planned ban of underage energy drink sales
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Product NewsHard Rock Cocktails partners with Co-op Wholesale for UK growth
Hard Rock Cocktails has teamed up with Co-op Wholesale to expand its ready-to-drink range across the UK
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Features and analysisSpar Walton Park transformation completed as Post Office counter opens
The transformation of Spar Walton Park is now complete as a Post Office counter opens
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NewsDoncaster launches kerbside collection for vapes and batteries
Doncaster residents can now recycle vapes and household batteries through kerbside collections in a bid to tackle a ”surge” in battery-related fires
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NewsPortsmouth shop owner jailed for illegal tobacco operation
Three men have been sentenced for running an illegal tobacco operation across two Portsmouth stores
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NewsSoft Drinks Levy extended to cover milkshakes and dairy-based drinks
The Soft Drinks Industry Levy will be extended to cover milk-based drinks from January 2028, with the sugar threshold lowered to 4.5g per 100ml
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NewsNational Living Wage set to hit £12.71 per hour in April 2026
The Government has accepted the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations on the future rate of the National Living Wage
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Product News1664 Bière, Carlsberg Danish Pilsner and Holsten Pils launch new 10-pack PMPs
1664 Bière, Carlsberg Danish Pilsner and Holsten Pils have expanded their ranges with new 10-pack price-marked packs, exclusive to the convenience channel
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NewsLumina Intelligence Category Management & Insight Awards winners revealed
The winners of the inaugural Lumina Intelligence Category Management & Insight Awards have been unveiled
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NewsBudget 2025: Industry reacts to Autumn Budget
The industry reacts to the Chancellor’s Budget 2025
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NewsBudget 2025: What retailers need to know
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers Budget 2025 with measures directly impacting convenience retailers
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NewsCo-op unveils ‘biggest ever’ price cuts in £1bn ‘Back Britain’ plan
Co-op is rolling out its “biggest ever” round of price cuts across 1,000 products as part of a £1bn plan to support consumers and businesses during the cost-of-living crisis
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NewsMusgrave acquires fresh supplier Delifresh
Irish retail and wholesale business Musgrave has acquired Bradford-based fresh produce supplier Delifresh as part of its strategy to strengthen its position in the premium foodservice sector across Great Britain
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NewsIndie retailers call for age-verification tech in vapes to tackle rising shop crime
A group of 30 leading independent retailers have called for age-verification technology to be built into vaping devices to curb youth access and protect staff
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NewsCrunch time: Maximising snacking sales through efficiencies
A PepsiCo category management trial at Spar Minster Lovell achieved 2% snacks sales growth by streamlining range complexity and improving fixture layout, proving even high-performing stores can benefit from expert guidance
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NewsGovernment urged to drop plans to tax zero-nicotine vape products
Online vape retailer ECigone argues taxing zero-nicotine vapes at the same rate as nicotine products removes incentives for smokers trying to quit