Latest shop news – Page 6
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON CHRISTMAS SOFT DRINKS: Santa’s softies
This Friday (November 17) sees the launch of the Coca-Cola Christmas campaign and – love it or loathe it – nothing in the soft drinks’ world says ‘Christmas’ more than Coca-Cola and its red Santa livery.
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NewsACS welcomes retail crime measures in King’s Speech, but seeks clarity
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the Government’s focus on tackling serious crime in the Kings’ Speech, and has called on the Government to clarify how measures in the Sentencing Bill will support retailers dealing with unprecedented levels of shop theft.
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Product NewsUrban Eat’s Smart Retail Solution
Urban Eat is helping retailers maximise the sales potential of its micro-snacking range with a specially created Smart Retail Solution, a self-contained food-to-go unit complete with chiller and pre-programmed microwave.
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Product NewsDole fruit range gets redesign
The Dole Sunshine Company has announced a redesign across its fruit-in-juice and fruit-in-jelly range. Alongside the new design, the packs will now feature a clear ‘no added sugar’ message on the fruit-in-juice packs and ‘vegan friendly’ claim due to a recipe change for the fruit-in-jelly range.
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Product NewsBuzzBallz go big
BuzzBallz Cocktails has launched a new limited edition 1.75ltr large format to help forecourt retailers capitalise on the take-home market as the festive party season approaches. The BuzzBallz Biggies range comprises three flavours: Strawberry ‘Rita, Tequila ‘Rita and Choc Tease. The large format Ballz are ready to pour and share, with each containing almost nine servings. All are 13.5% abv and priced at £28rrp.
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Product NewsCobra Zero gets improved taste
Molson Coors is launching a reformulated Cobra Zero with an improved flavour that matches the taste of the original Cobra lager, in a new can format.
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Product NewsMcVitie’s all-year round gifts
Pladis is launching a year-round gifting range under the McVitie’s Victoria name, a name known for the nation’s number one premium assortment (Nielsen data). The range comprises two gift selections: McVitie’s Victoria Chocolate Orange Dreams and McVitie’s Victoria Chocolate Creations Gifting Pack.
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Product NewsSHOP TALK: Cashing in on the Golden Quarter
New research from Deloitte reveals that consumers plan to spend more this festive season compared to last year.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON OTC MEDS: Rescue remedies
We all know how difficult it can be to see a doctor so it should come as no surprise that the OTC (over the counter) medicines market is booming. Nielsen stats reveal that it’s worth £2bn in the UK with £144m of that spend going through the independent convenience channel.
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Equipment NewsEVs: Recharging the customer experience with self-serve refreshment
With the EV market growing at an exponential rate, so too is the amount of EV charging stations - service stations, supermarkets and parking facilities - all investing in charging points to keep up with demand and attract a ‘new’ type of customer to their business.
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Equipment NewsKepak unveils ‘revolutionary’ vending technology into UK market
Kepak is expanding its one-stop automated retail solution with what it describes as an innovative first for the sector - a Hot Vend Kiosk.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON CHRISTMAS ALCOHOL: Festive cheer(s)
In the run-up to this Christmas – just like last year – there will be surveys that say people are being forced to tighten their belts due to the cost-of-living crisis. Of course that is true but on the other hand, because Christmas is such a big event, there will still be consumers who will push the boat out and spend more than they usually do to treat themselves, their families and their friends. But what they choose to buy may change.
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NewsSainsbury’s reveals plans to expand partnership with Greggs on its forecourts
Sainsbury’s has revealed it plans to open more Greggs outlets at its petrol forecourts following the launch of a site at its Biggleswade petrol station in Bedfordshire in May.
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Product NewsHaribo’s Halloween launch
Haribo and Maoam’s Halloween range has returned with each special pack offering trick or treaters the chance to pick up ‘2 for 1’ tickets for Alton Towers Resorts worth £40.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON CHRISTMAS CONFECTIONERY: Stocking(s) up
If you’ve been into one of the big supermarkets lately you’ll have no doubt noticed that they have many Christmas items out on show. It may seem early but you’d be wise to get some Christmas lines out sooner rather than later. The reason? Well, the confectionery companies say that many people like to shop early – spreading their spending across the weeks running up to December 25. According to Streetbees data, 49% of Christmas shoppers planned to shop earlier in 2022, and Mondelez says this trend looks set to continue for this year. And remember that some of those that spend early, eat early too so will be coming back to replace any goodies they’ve eaten.
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Promotional FeatureHow to generate revenue from parcel lockers
By hosting parcel lockers on forecourt sites, owners can reap several benefits, including added revenue generation and community engagement, while helping to improve sustainability. Here’s how.
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Equipment NewsHenderson uses StoreSpace for store layouts
The Henderson Group in Northern Ireland has updated its store layout process using CADS’ StoreSpace, a space management tool that has helped improve the company’s space planning decision making.
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AnalysisPITSTOP: Jet Beacon Garage
Our mystery motorist on a mission visits Jet Beacon Garage at Catterick Garrison, north Yorkshire
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON BREAKFAST: Morning service
The out-of-home breakfast market is in growth – albeit from a small base. According to Lumina Intelligence figures, in 2021 3.5% of breakfasts were eaten out of home but that rose to just over 4% last year. McDonald’s was king of the out-of-home breakfast market last year, accounting for 12% of sales, with Greggs not far behind – which is good news for all the forecourts that have a Greggs on site. And the best-selling item at breakfast was a pastry followed by a sandwich – probably washed down with a coffee or a tea.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON HALLOWEEN: Ghoulish gains
The supermarkets tend to make it easy for families to celebrate occasions such as Halloween. Shoppers are greeted by mounds of pumpkins and elsewhere can stock up with affordable sweets for Trick or Treating. Asda has long been the go-to place for costumes and, amid a cost-of-living crisis it still has some great value outfits. Prices start at £7 for a Robot Skeleton or Glow in the Dark Gamer Skeleton and even the more elaborate ones cost just £15.