All Convenience Store articles in 8 June 2020 – Page 443
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BlogBooker pledges support for independents facing challenges in 2026
Booker’s retail managing director Colm Johnson outlines the wholesaler’s commitment to supporting independent retailers through anticipated challenges in 2026, including rising costs and tightening regulations
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NewsAI Christmas shopping surges as consumers learn to trust the tech
New research reveals growth in AI-assisted shopping, led by Gen Z and urban consumers
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Product NewsCelsius launches four new zero sugar flavours in UK
Functional energy drink brand Celsius is launching four new zero sugar, fruit-forward flavours in the UK and Ireland from January 2026, including Sparkling Raspberry Peach and Sparkling Mango Lemonade.
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Product NewsCircana category analysis: Spirits
The latest analysis from Circana examines the spirits category in convenience in terms of value sales and market share
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NewsACS ‘disappointed’ as Met chief calls on retailers to ‘step up’ shoplifting efforts
The ACS expresses disappointment at head of Met Police’s comments telling retailers to ‘step up more’ in tackling shop theft
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Features and analysisPost Office celebrates 1,000th Drop & Collect launch at Market Drayton c-store
The Post Office has reached a milestone by opening its 1,000th Drop & Collect service at Adastra Stores
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Product NewsLondon Pride renews multi-year partnership with Prem Rugby
London Pride is to continue as offiicial beer partner of Prem Rugby
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Blog2026 will be the year to test independent retailer resilience and adaptation
Spar UK’s managing director Michael Fletcher says independent retailers must focus on adaptation and partnership to navigate rising costs, policy changes and shifting shopper behaviours in 2026
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Features and analysisConvenience Store’s 2025 highlights: Store and supplier charity work
Convenience Store looks back at some of the most heartwarming charity work of 2025
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Product NewsCalypso adds new range and reformulates in brand push
King Juice Europe has announced an expansion strategy for its Calypso brand including a new line of sparkling zero-sugar lemonades and a formulation refresh
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Product NewsCCEP crowns community champions in seasonal retailer campaign
CCEP announces winners from its latest festive giveaway
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NewsLocker use for festive parcels soars to 44% of shoppers
InPost UK research reveals a significant surge in parcel locker usage ahead of Christmas, with 44% of consumers planning to use the service for festive deliveries, up from 34% over the previous three months.
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BlogYear of significant change coming for the convenience sector
ACS chief executive James Lowman warns of the changing business environment that is coming for the convenience sector
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NewsSouthern Co-op staff volunteer to work on Christmas Day
Southern Co-op is to open 67 of its stores and forecourts on Christmas Day, following colleagues volunteering to work
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Features and analysisScotmid partners with Pennies charity for dementia support
Scotmid has introduced a quick, easy way for customers to support people living with dementia
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Features and analysis“The high street is back” - new London chain Storrd opens its first store in Camden
A new Camden shop has just opened promising to be an ‘actually convenient store’
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Product NewsBiona encourages consumers to swap bread in Rye January
Organic food supplier Biona is to launch its first ever Rye January campaign next month
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Product NewsDiet Coke Cherry to launch as permanent variant in January
Diet Coke is launching a permanent cherry variant in January 2026, following the success of its limited-edition release earlier this year
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Features and analysisLondon City Road Co-op relaunches following major improvements
The Co-op on City Road has relaunched following a near 12-week programme of works
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NewsACS calls for practical approach to implementation of Employment Rights Bill
The ACS urges the Government to take a pragmatic approach to the new Bill