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NewsACS welcomes plans to expand energy ombudsman service
The Association of Convenience Stores is welcoming plans to give more small businesses, including forecourt operators, access to a government energy ombudsman.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON TOBACCO AND VAPING: Running out of puff?
How times change. In the 1930s-1950s, cigarettes were advertised as being good for you. An ad for Camel cigarettes back then advised people to ‘Give your throat a vacation’ by smoking a ‘fresh cigarette’. It went on to say: “Try them for just one day. Then leave them – if you can.” And we all know what happened next – basically millions of people couldn’t leave them. However, since then, education and legislation has led to the levels of smoking coming way, way down.
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Product NewsHalls gets new identity
Halls, the number one medicated confectionery brand in the UK (Nielsen), is introducing a new visual identity with a new look which will see the brand’s range unified with one common design. This change aims to utilise the global image of Halls, which will also help in driving visibility and shelf standout.
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Product NewsTwo new £1.25 PMPs from KP Snacks
KP Snacks is expanding its McCoy’s Epic Eats range with the launch of Chip Shop Curry Sauce and Bangin’ BBQ flavours in a £1.25 price-marked pack (PMP). The roll-out of the new PMPs follows the success of the McCoy’s Epic Eats Chip Shop Curry Sauce and Bangin’ BBQ multipacks which launched last year.
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Product NewsNavarra unveils smart vape gantry
Navarra Retail Systems is launching a new smart vape gantry which combines cigarettes, RYO tobacco and vapes all in one unit.
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Product NewsFisherman’s Friend available in promotional cases
Fisherman’s Friend is aiming to help convenience retailers maximise sales during the annual cold and flu season with a promotional offer on cases of its lozenges in cash and carry wholesalers.
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Product NewsKingfisher Beer Europe now called Kingfisher Drinks
Kingfisher Beer Europe has been rebranded as Kingfisher Drinks. The company was set up over 30 years ago to distribute India’s number one beer, Kingfisher, to the UK and throughout Europe. However, in the last few years the business has been through an evolution and the name no longer feels relevant to its commercial scope.
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Product NewsREAL Rice Paper added to OCB range
Roll-your-own (RYO) specialist Republic Technologies (UK) Ltd has added OCB Authentic REAL Rice Paper to its OCB range.
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Product NewsFresh packaging for Cadbury Duos
Cadbury is building on the continued success of its popular Duos format – growing by 17% (Nielsen data) – with the introduction of fresh packaging on the full Duos range.
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AnalysisLooking back at 2023
This past year has been another eventful one for the forecourt sector. Against a backdrop of rising costs, increased crime and more EV vehicles on the roads, retailers have had to work harder than ever to remain relevant
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Product NewsDiageo launches responsible drinking campaign
Diageo, the makers of Guinness, Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker, has launched a new global responsible drinking campaign: The Magic of Moderate Drinking.
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Product NewsGoodrays CBD drink outselling energy drinks at Hockenhull sites
Goodrays CBD Drinks are now stocked at the award-winning Hockenhull Garages, marking the wellness brand’s first foray into forecourts.
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Product NewsMFG makes Virtue energy drink available across all its sites
Clean energy drink brand Virtue is now being stocked in Top 50 Indie MFG’s 900 sites.
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Product NewsElfbar and Lost Mary get new atomising technology
Global vaping solution provider Quaq has unveiled its latest-generation atomising technologies — Quaq Mesh, Quaq Cell and Quaq Capsule, which will be used at the core of vaping brands including Lost Mary and Elfbar. Quaq says the new tech will enhance adult users’ vaping experience.
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Product News
Pez has four new ranges
World of Sweets has unveiled four new licences from Pez: Barbie, Trolls 3, Gabby’s Dollhouse and The Smurfs.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON EPOS: Breaking down barriers
Typically, the biggest barrier to any retailer taking on new retail technology is cost. However, Henderson Technology says it has taken this barrier away by offering all its products on a monthly lease agreement, from the installation of its EDGEPoS system, to electronic shelf-edge labels (ESELs).
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AnalysisPITSTOP: Forfar Services, Longlevens, Forfar
Our mystery motorist on a mission visits Park Forfar
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NewsACS warns of impact of wage rises as NLW set to reach £11.44
The Association of Convenience Stores has warned about the affordability of the rise in the National Living Wage announced by the Government yesterday (November 21).
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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.