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Established players drive Easter confectionery sales over NPD
NewstrAid offers mental health support to newstrade community
Shoplifting at record high since police records began
One Stop donates £30,000 worth of Easter goodies
House of Lords warn of youth vaping as Pokémon cards found next to vapes
BBC report reveals Post Office used £600m of public money on the Horizon IT system
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces steps to tackle low cost imports
Spar’s £100K Community Cashback returns for a fourth year
Food waste reduction fast becoming a key priority for shoppers
Fresh & Proper becomes first convenience store in UK with a Royal Mail locker

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Guinness invites retailers to see the Premier League trophy and win exclusive prizes

25 April 2025

The iconic trophy will be making appearances at two London depots on 28th April

Aero to launch sharing bar aimed at coconut fanatics

25 April 2025

Nestlé Confectionery has unveiled its latest treat, the Aero Coconut flavour sharing bar, available from this week

Biona adds dark chocolate snacking range

25 April 2025

The snacking range comes in almond, strawberry and cherry variants

Dash Water launches hidden message billboards in ‘Canspiracy’ campaign

24 April 2025

Dash has claimed that the soft drinks industry is failing to disclose the health risks associated with artificial sweeteners

Industry news from thegrocer.co.uk

Coors joins ‘drinkflation’ movement as abv drops to 3.4%

25 April 2025
Good & Proper Tea raises £850k to fuel foodservice and retail growth

25 April 2025
Consumer confidence plummets as tariff shockwaves hit UK economy

25 April 2025
Media Bites 25 April: Unilever, Ben & Jerry’s, The Original Factory Shop, Post Office, retail crime

25 April 2025

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Cycling sisters’ award-winning event gets fundraising fuel from Barista Bar

LA Foods donates £1,000 to local primary school after relaunch

Allwyn present plaque to Cardiff retailer for supporting local community

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Nisa retailer Benny McClave retires after 45 years of service

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Stress Awareness Month: If you’re facing stress in convenience, you are not alone

By Mandi Leonard, welfare director at GroceryAid

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Five things you need to know about Beer & Cider

What is driving sales in the beer and cider category for independent retailers?

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Seven things you need to know about Ice Cream
As the weather heats up, retailers will be looking to keep cool with more sales in the ice cream category
Seven things you need to know about Carbonated Soft Drinks
Despite upcoming rules on promoting sugary products, demographic changes, and maturing consumer tastes, the lucrative carbonates category is set to continue its effervescence in the convenience market, with limited-edition lines, healthier options, and imaginative merchandising and promotions
Seven things you need to know about Chocolate Confectionery
Getting the balance between value and premium is crucial for chocolate confectionery’s success in your store

How price-marked packs can help c-stores maximise sales of energy drinks

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What’s behind the surge in savoury snacking

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Seven ways specialist POS systems are changing the game

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Drive soft drinks sales this summer

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Scratchcard success: how to boost sales & engage new players

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How price-marked packs can help c-stores maximise sales of energy drinks

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What’s behind the surge in savoury snacking

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What’s behind the surge in savoury snacking
Seven ways specialist POS systems are changing the game
Spilling the tea on sweet biscuits
Drive soft drinks sales this summer
Scratchcard success: how to boost sales & engage new players
How price-marked packs can help c-stores maximise sales of energy drinks

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Established players drive Easter confectionery sales over NPD
BBC report reveals Post Office used £600m of public money on the Horizon IT system
Suntory team running the London Marathon dressed a Lucozade bottles for GroceryAid
NewstrAid offers mental health support to newstrade community
Shoplifting at record high since police records began
One Stop donates £30,000 worth of Easter goodies
House of Lords warn of youth vaping as Pokémon cards found next to vapes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces steps to tackle low cost imports
Spar’s £100K Community Cashback returns for a fourth year
InPost to handle Vinted parcel deliveries until end of 2027

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Scratchcard success: how to boost sales & engage new players

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The National Lottery is gearing up for another exciting phase, with great opportunities on the horizon for retailers to maximise Scratchcard sales in the coming months. Find out how Allwyn, the operator of The National Lottery, is investing heavily in raising awareness and boosting player engagement.