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25/09/2026

NEWS 📰

Vinarchy has launched Vintelligence, a new plan to help unlock a £1.4 billion growth opportunity for UK wine by making the aisle and menu easier to navigate and more relevant to the occasions people are buying for.

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https://c-talk.co.uk/vinarchy-launches-vintelligence

25/09/2026

NEWS 📰

Members of Team SPAR who Beat the Trails for Marie Curie along Hadrian’s Wall have raised £17,410 for the UK’s leading end of life care charity.

More than 60 people from James Hall & Co. Ltd took on the trek in July, including office, manufacturing, and warehouse colleagues, retail teams from the G&E Murgatroyd SPAR company stores division, and SPAR independent retailers.

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https://c-talk.co.uk/james-hall-marie-curie-donation

James Hall & Co. Ltd. Marie Curie UK

25/09/2026

NEWS 📰

In a poll of 2,000 UK adults, nearly half (48%) of lager drinkers say they are more likely to add something new to their basket that they haven’t tried before if core lagers they recognise are available as well.

Commissioned by Carling brewer Molson Coors, The Pour Report combines consumer research with insight from convenience retailers across England and Wales, including Jack Matthews owner of Bradleys Supermarkets in Leicestershire, Nisa operator Sukhjinder Gill in Derbyshire, Go Local retailer Max Bashir in Middlesbrough and Premier retailer Fiona Malone in Tenby.

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https://c-talk.co.uk/molson-coors-pour-report

Molson Coors

25/09/2026

FEATURE STORY 🚨

The To***co & Vapes Act consultation will have a major impact on how retailers operate, including proposals around the packaging, appearance and display of to***co and v**e products in-store.

We are working with retailer Priyesh Vekaria on the importance of retailers engaging with government consultations, and why responding doesn’t have to be complicated.

The article includes practical guidance on the proposed Retail Display Ban, including questions around under-counter storage and the proposed implementation timeframe, as well as a step-by-step guide to help retailers have their say.

The consultation closes 2 October, share your experiences and make your voice heard.

Read the full article below:
https://c-talk.co.uk/the-to***co-v**es-act-consultation-retailers-need-to-engage-now

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One Stop - Carlton Convenience

24/09/2026

NEW VIDEO 🎙

Another major hurdle is coming for retailers on October 1st, with the introduction of Va**ng Products Duty and new duty stamp requirements.

With the changes fast approaching, Paul speaks to London-based Londis retailer Nishi Patel on the challenges facing retailers, the lack of education and support from government on new changes, and how the price increase will impact customers.

They also discuss the next big deadline, 1 April 2027, when all va**ng products sold or supplied in the UK must carry a valid duty stamp.

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Bexley londis

24/09/2026

NEWS 📰

A long‑established Isle of Sheppey convenience store has relaunched under the SPAR fascia following a full refit designed to expand chilled and frozen capacity, modernise the store environment and strengthen its offer for both local residents and seasonal visitors.

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https://c-talk.co.uk/spar-sheppey-relaunch

SPAR

23/09/2026

FEATURE STORY 🚨

Freshers Week is in full swing, and for retailers in busy student areas, it’s a great opportunity to become the local go-to for students settling into their new routines.

Priyesh Vekaria gives us his insights from his Salford store on making the most of Freshers Week, from stocking essential groceries and student-friendly frozen meal deals to becoming the local destination store for students beyond thefirst big supermarket shop.

Read the full story here:
https://c-talk.co.uk/ready-for-freshers

One Stop - Carlton Convenience

23/09/2026

NEWS 📰

Cadbury, the UK’s No.1 chocolate brand, is reuniting with BBC Children in Need for another year of its partnership for 2026, following last year’s incredible £150,000 donation.

Once again Cadbury is running an on-pack promotion, transforming iconic Cadbury Share Bags into Open Up and Share Bags, across both Cadbury Dairy Milk Caramel Nibbles and Cadbury Dairy Milk Buttons.

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https://c-talk.co.uk/mondelez-children-in-need

Mondelēz International BBC Children in Need

22/09/2026

DID YOU KNOW? 💡

The UK convenience sector plays a vital role in communities, supporting over 456,000 jobs, serving thousands of local customers and contributing billions to the UK economy.

From the number of stores to the people they serve, discover more insights and key statistics from the Association of Convenience Stores 2026 Local Shop Report 📊

Read the full report: https://www.acs.org.uk/research/local-shop-report

22/09/2026

RETAILER NEWS 🛒

We love this fun bit of promo by Fiona at Morrisons Tenby..

Get your FREE Madri snack tray when you purchase Madri at Tenby Stores and Post Office 🍻

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