All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 4
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Product NewsFour new flavours added to Juul 2 pod range
Juul Labs UK has expanded its JUUL2 system flavour portfolio with four new single-fruit options, rolling out across major retailers and convenience stores from 3 October
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Product NewsCountry Choice rolls out new packaging for Bake & Bite range
Country Choice has launched new packaging for its Bake & Bite hot food range, featuring bold visuals and playful messaging designed to capture consumer attention and drive sales for convenience retailers
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NewsHancocks seasonal trade events return for 2025
Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has revealed the return of its seasonal in-store trade events, set to take place this autumn across all 14 nationwide depots
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Product NewsCelsius unveils Las Vegas Formula 1 competition
Energy drink brand Celsius has launched an exclusive competition aimed at motorsport fans across the UK and Ireland
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NewsGreens Retail to stock Nutrilean health food range
Northern Ireland health food brand Nutrilean has launched exclusively into Greens Retail stores across Scotland
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NewsResearch calls for plain packaging to reduce vape appeal
Research suggests standardised vape packaging could reduce youth interest without deterring adult smokers from trying cessation products.
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Features and analysisLincolnshire Co-op invests £4m in refreshment programme
Lincolnshire Co-op has invested over £4m into 31 outlets across its food, funeral, pharmacy and post office outlets over the past year as part of a massive investment and refreshment programme
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Product NewsJ2O Glitterberry returns with festive on-pack promotion
Limited edition grape, cherry and winter spice flavour with edible red glitter available now for 16-week run alongside promotional campaign across core range
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Features and analysisPremier League trophy visits Hampshire convenience store
Fresh & Local in Hampshire has become the first convenience store in the UK to host the Premier League trophy, as part of Guinness’ partnership with the competition
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NewsPayPoint Store Growth Specialists provide a different approach for retailers
Convenience Store went out with PayPoint’s Store Growth Specialist team to help retailers optimise their offering
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NewsParfetts sets out growth plans following Southampton debut
Parfetts has outlined its estate and financial ambitions for the company, as it officially enters the south of the country
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NewsAF Blakemore appoints new chief commercial officer
CJ Antal Smith joins AF Blakemore from Poundland & Dealz
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NewsThe Convenience Awards 2026: One week left to enter!
The deadline for entering the Convenience Awards is Monday 15 September
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Products In DepthSeven things you need to know about Halloween
Looking to scare up sales in the spooky season? Here’s what retailers need to be doing to make the most of the opportunity
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NewsGovernment plans ban on sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children
The government has launched a consultation on plans to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16, citing concerns about impacts on physical and mental health
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Product NewsSmirnoff launches new larger format RTD range
Smirnoff Crush comes in two flavours in 440ml cans
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NewsCo-op unveils changes to leadership team
Co-op has unveiled a series of leadership changes, with managing director for growth Jerome Saint-Marc leaving the business to pursue other opportunities
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Product NewsOlbas adds shower gel to decongestion range
Olbas has extended its decongestant range with the launch of new Olbas Shower Gel
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Product NewsAllwyn brings back ‘It could be you’ National Lottery slogan
The National Lottery’s ‘It Could Be You’ advertising tagline, which was used for its launch in November 1994, is making a comeback this Autumn
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Product NewsNew Arla Cultura gut health range debuts
Arla Cultura is a new gut-health dairy brand designed to bring accessible, science-backed nutrition to British shoppers


















