Golden Cross offer new smaller size perfect for snacking

Golden Cross offer a variety of their Johnny’s snacks range in smaller sizes, which it says make them perfect for a lunch time snack. Four...

Launch of new kingmaker

REPUBLIC Technologies is aiming to tap into the £1.9m tubing market with the launch of Swan Kingsize Cigarette Tubes. The company has revealed two new...
The Star Retailer site is live now.

Five years on and still evolving

DUTCH brewing giant Heineken has given its Star Retailer programme an update to coincide with the fifth anniversary of the scheme. Celebrating the milestone at...

Sipping on a slimmer can

CCEP swapping 330ml for 250ml SIZE matters, according to Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP), as the firm moves to replace its 330ml Appletiser and Schweppes cans...
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Results look strong for McColl’s

CONVENIENCE store and newsagent retail chain McColl’s has posted annual results showing revenue up 7.6% to £504.8m, a year after buying 298 stores from...
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Zapper enters into partnership with NFRN

ALL-IN-ONE mobile payments and loyalty technology provider Zapper has announced a partnership with the National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN), which represents more than...

Emoji partners land on packs

  KERRY Foods has joined forces with Sony Pictures to launch a new on-pack promotion in association with The Emoji Movie, which hits cinema screens...

Plug the gap with cigars

NPD aimed at small pack shopper CIGARS could plug the gap left behind by smaller packs of cigarettes leaving the shelves, according to Scandinavian Tobacco...

It’s good to know

Mars’ latest brand has wholesome intentions GOODNESS is at the heart of the latest brand launch from Mars Chocolate as the firm takes aim at...

Heeding the call

Sometimes the best way to find out what’s happening in the world of Scottish convenience retailing is to get out there and see it...
PayPoint has unveiled a new ATM offer as UK retail revenues tick upwards.

PayPoint makes offer as revenues increase

STORE payment network firm PayPoint has revealed over half of retailers using its ATMs have removed banking charges completely from their business over the...
Coke zero sugar big bottle

Coca-cola makes recycled packaging pledge

COCA-COLA has announced plans to double the amount of recycled plastic in its bottles to 50% by 2020. The move has been announced as part...

Seeking a taste of something special

Premiumisation trend could be good for c-stores CONFECTIONERY has been going through some changes, with reformulations and new product development to meet the demands of...

Polish brands land in the UK

Hancocks rolls out Wawel range CONFECTIONERY specialist Hancocks has introduced some Polish flavours to its portfolio with the roll-out of a range of products from...

Tradition hits the spot

NISHA Enterprise has been touting the success of its range of traditional sweets following the launch of its Millar Smooth Butterscotch. Sunny Pahuja, managing director...

Digging into a healthy lunch

New trends breed opportunity YOU can’t put a price on health but any retailer who chooses to ignore the increased importance shoppers are now placing...