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Owner Andrew Thornton discusses his vision to eliminate plastic packaging in store, and urges the backing of manufacturers and retailers.
Budgens retailer Andrew Thornton believes his Belsize Park store will be “virtually” plastic-free within three years and has challenged retailers and manufacturers to follow suit in his vision to reduce plastic packaging.
Almost three-quarters (73%) of British shoppers prefer to buy products with environmentally-friendly packaging, according to IRI’s European Shopper Insights Survey.
Budgens is in “great shape” after recruiting 70 stores in the past year and expanding in to 12 new counties, according to brand director Mike Baker.
The Co-op Group is trialling a new On the Go format in London, as it increasingly competes with food to go outlets in urban areas.
Convenience Store senior reporter Ieuan Hughes looks at two new products from Indian snacking brand Cofresh.
Convenience Store’s Sarah Britton explains how Ferrero is supporting small stores this Diwali.
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