All articles by Ieuan Hughes – Page 2
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News
Arrest made following knife-wielding raid at North East Premier store
A man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery following a raid at a convenience store in Washington, Tyne and Wear.
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Spar retailer David Charman launches click & collect butchery service
Award-winning retailer David Charman, owner of Spar Parkfoot in West Malling, Kent, has launched a click & collect service for his in-store butchery in time for Easter.
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Day-Today store signs up to Punjab click & collect service
Barassie Day Today in Troon, Scotland, has started working with Scottish food supplier Rice n Spicy to become a collection point for the company’s Punjab cuisine.
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Products In Depth
Premium drinks: They're soft but strong
Adult soft drinks, mixers and smoothies are growing in popularity as consumers cut back on alcohol and make healthier choices.
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Products In Depth
Soft drinks: Sales still sweet a year in
Exactly 12 months since the sugar tax came into force, retailers are adjusting to the new pricing regime and influx of new products.
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Product News
April Fools' Day products: Were you fooled?
April 1 has always been a day for joking around but did you think any of these new product launches were the real deal?
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Wholesale buying group Confex eyes digital-driven growth
Wholesale buying group Confex has revealed its three-year strategy for growing its business and increasing membership, with a focus on digital and app-based platforms.
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Products In Depth
The price has to be right
With family budgets being squeezed, retailers are finding it increasingly important to strike the right balance between price and quality.
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Camelot looks to boost sales with new Set For Life game
Camelot has announced the launch of a new National Lottery game, Set For Life, which will be drawn on Mondays and Thursdays, meaning every weekday will now feature a lottery draw.
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UK bottled water sales top four billion litres, report says
Last year’s hot summer boosted bottled water consumption in the UK by more than 7% to 4,267 million litres, according to a new report from food and drink consultant Zenith Global.
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Spar retailer first to stock Ridiculously Rich cake unit
Conrad Davies’ Spar Market store in Pwllheli, Wales, has become the first retail outlet in the country to launch the new Ridiculously Rich self-serve units from The Apprentice winner Alana Spencer.
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Products In Depth
Extra time to crack Easter
A later Easter gives retailers more opportunity to excite shoppers with eye-catching displays, gifts ideas and all they need for a get-together.
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Coca-Cola invites c-stores to join Great British Spring Clean
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has announced that it is supporting this year’s Great British Spring Clean as part of a long-term partnership with Keep Britain Tidy, encouraging retailers to engage their community in clearing up their local area.
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Features and analysis
Sustainability: A natural success
A growing number of retailers are making their stores the place to go for sustainability by cutting plastic use and increasing take-up of renewable products.
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Products In Depth
We’re still sweet on treats
Shoppers are choosing a little of what they fancy when it comes to cakes and biscuits, despite the increase in healthy and free-from lines.
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Products In Depth
The perfect wake-up call
The breakfast category is a big opportunity for c-stores, with those who offer a wide product range rewarded with great customer loyalty.
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News
Shoppers would back new taxes on unhealthy foods, poll reveals
Six in ten Brits would support new taxes on unhealthy food and drinks as a way of motivating them to lead healthier lifestyles, new research from Mintel reveals.
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News
Nisa set to launch updated Evolution Epos system
Nisa Retail has announced that a new and updated version of its Epos system will roll out to retailers from February this year.
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News
ATM ram-raid gang charged after string of c-store attacks
Five men have been charged following a series of ATM robberies across Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire, police have revealed.
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Cash-only retailers missing out at Christmas, study finds
A study by payments company Square has revealed that more than three million small businesses are expected to miss out on sales this Christmas because they rely solely on cash.