Latest shop news – Page 2
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NewsTop 50 Indie Jos. Richardson & Son supercharges flagship site
Jos. Richardson & Son is this summer embarking on major construction works at its flagship site in Goole, East Yorkshire, introducing KFC and Starbucks drive-thrus, 50 extra HGV parking bays, and alternative fuels.
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Product NewsSHOP TALK: Ultra-processed leads to ultra anxiety
How much ultra-processed food do you sell? If you don’t know exactly, I would suggest it’s a lot. But don’t worry, I’m not here to admonish you for this, I’m just thinking about this latest stick with which we can beat ourselves.
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Product NewsBerries & Cherry in a Stick
Perfetti Van Melle has expanded its range of chews with the launch of the Fruit-tella Berries & Cherry Stick.
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Product NewsTrek launches Biscoff bar
Natural Balance Foods has launched a new Trek Power Biscoff protein bar – the first and only protein bar to contain 100% real Biscoff.
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Product NewsThree new lines added to Savour It range
Country Choice has added three new products to the Savour It bake-in-pack range: Mozzarella, Pesto & Tomato Ciabatta; Spicy Chicken Burrito Wrap; and an all Day Breakfast Wrap .
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NewsBP expects Easter boost
BP is expecting to sell over two million Easter eggs as customers stock up on treats before they head off to visit family and friends over the Easter weekend.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON CHOCOLATE: Loco for cocoa
The national press loves a story about ‘shrinkflation’ – you know, products getting smaller but prices going up. The latest, earlier this week, was a story in both the Sun and the Mirror about Wispa bars being ‘half the size, but twice the price’. Cadbury brand owner Mondelez responded by saying reducing the size of its chocolate bars was a last resort in combating rising costs.
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NewsFormer forecourt set to go under the hammer this month
A former petrol forecourt on a 0.25 acre plot in Rhyl in North East Wales, is advertised as going under the hammer later this month by SDL Property Auctions.
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NewsTop 50 Indie high flier acquires four sites in North West
Pearl Forecourts, which was the highest riser in Forecourt Trader’s Top 50 Indie league table earlier this year, has acquired another four sites in the North West of England during what is already an expansive time for the company.
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NewsACS highlights value of local shops to Wales
The contribution of forecourt and other convenience stores to the Welsh economy is highlighted in a report presented to the nation’s parliament, or Senedd, in Cardiff yesterday.
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NewsPenny Petroleum enters new long-term partnership with Bestway Retail
Top 50 Indie Penny Petroleum has entered into a new long-term partnership with Bestway Retail.
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Product NewsCategory first for Mentos
Perfetti Van Melle is launching Mentos Discovery, which offers a category-first 14 different flavour sweets in one roll.
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Product NewsSHOP TALK: an appreciation for retail staff
Can you believe it’s March already? Mother’s Day is just days away and Easter falls early this year, happening at the end of the month.
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Product NewsRed Bull’s new Summer Edition is Curuba Elderflower
The new Red Bull Summer Edition aims to tap into the growing demand for flavoured energy, with 41% more flavoured energy drinks sold per store in the last two years alone (Nielsen).
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Product NewsCheesy Specials from Pladis
Pladis has added new limited editions to its £82m Jacob’s Mini Cheddars brand (Nielsen data).
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Product NewsTwo more limited editions for Irn-Bru Xtra
Irn-Bru Xtra is rolling out two limited edition flavours, following the success of last year’s Tropical and Ice Cream products, to help retailers drive demand and build excitement ahead of the summer.
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Product NewsWin £1,000 towards your energy bills with Britvic
Britvic is giving retailers the chance to win £1,000 towards their energy bills this year, alongside a bespoke planogram for their store to help power up their soft drink sales.
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Product NewsConsumers can win with Carling
Carling hopes to build excitement, as the final stages of the FA Cup approach, with a new on-pack promotion and marketing campaign.
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Product NewsCoke gets a lemon twist
Coca-Cola is adding a twist to its ‘Real Coke’ taste with the launch of two new lemon flavours.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON FORECOURT SHOW 2024
If you’re looking for a new fuel supplier or want advice on investing in valeting equipment. If you’re looking for a cutting-edge security solution or help on extending the lifespan of your forecourt assets. Or if you want advice regarding the thorny issue of fuel pricing, then the Forecourt Show is the place to go.