Handmade in the UK these chewy pieces of confectionery with a hint of crunch, are a unique and devilishly moreish treat.

Save real money on waste costs with 1st Waste

Rugby World Cup, Diwali & Halloween offer some great trading opportunities.

The affordable HR and Health & Safety solution by Simpl3 HR, for independent business owners.

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Nick Shanagher outlines why social media will be important to your retail business

New Tetley's Super Squash range geared for healthy hydration

The Rugby World Cup starts on 20th September offering brillliant trading opportunities.

Coconut water is currently the fastest growing soft drink in the UK

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KETTLE^® is the UK’s number one hand-cooked crisp¹ and the must-stock premium snacking brand for Convenience Retailers.

August presents some excellent summer trading opportunities. Especially if the weather is good!

Store Excel has a limited number of well-priced store properties available. Act now to take advantage.

Soya milk is on a continuous growth curve in the UK.

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This story of soup offers a warning about the dangers of AI and the digital supply chain we are headed towards.

The new innovation sits in the enhanced and flavoured water category

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Install Facewatch. It’s proven to reduce store theft using the latest facial recognition technology.

The new rebate scheme for independent retailers. Start making money from the first purchase

Levista Coffee. Great tasting 100% pure soluble and new to the UK.

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The Cricket World Cup and Wimbledon will help to drive sales in July. 

This week's news bites from Store Excel

New Alpen Light bars. Tasty and low in calories.

Weekly news bites from Store Excel

Britvic has launched a new raspberry flavour Pepsi MAX.

The PhD “Smart” range of protein bars, flap jacks and RTD’S are now available to independent retailers at margins of up to 30% on promotion.

Coca-Cola Energy is the first energy drink released under the brand.  

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The new Marmite crunchy peanut butter mix will get consumers talking.

The Cricket World Cup and Eid Mubarak offer some tasty trading opportunities ahead in June.

Time is a scarce resource. Nick Shanagher retail coach emphasises the importance of the best use of time in retail.

Darkmilk refelcts consumers' changing tastes towards darker chocolate

With over 19 years’ experience servicing national contracts, 1st Waste are best positioned to manage the Store Excel members waste contracts and save you money

Store Excel's top news stories of the week

Make the most of this exclusive Store Excel deal from Marley's Confectionery

Time to shake up your water with Twinings Cold Infuse

This week's Store Excel news digest.

Kelloggs launches a Special K protein bar range. to capitalise of protein growth

Cadbury's launches Bournville Giant Buttons on the wave of dark chocolate growth in the UK.

Red Bull launches a new cocunut and berry edition. 

Tetley has devised a new Super Tea Envelope range for hot drinks with added benefits.

With over 19 years’ experience servicing national contracts, 1st Waste are best positioned to manage the Store Excel members waste contracts and save you money

Retail owners need to put search and social media at the heart of their plans now if they want to engage their customers and potential customers in the future.

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Four brilliant trading events ahead in May

Key stories of the week from Store Excel

Every retailer needs to focus on footfall, which is a technical term for the number of people that visit your store.

Latest news stories from Store Excel

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The Business Cash Advance is a simple and affordable funding solution

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Warmer weather, Mother's Day & Easter all promise great sales

Store Excel weekly news digest

Store Excel weekly news digest

Store Excel weekly news digest

Healthier snacking is a massive opportunity for Independent Retailers with 67% of shoppers looking for healthier snacking choices.  

Store Excel weekly news digest

Warmer and lighter days plus three key events will make March a good trading month.

From now on your card machine can help you generate additional funding for your business. 

Store Excel news digest. Key stories of the week

Last few days to get the 60% off deal on Vape Dinner Lady

Three excellent trading opportunities ahead through February and into early March.

An update of the convenience store sector by Neil Brension of Jellybean Creative

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Sports festivals offer some great trading opportunities for the year ahead

Sales slow in January but there are good opportunities to be exploited.

January is all about “New Year - New You” and with that in-mind, many people will be looking to quit smoking.

As we move closer to Christmas, fresh and frozen goods take on more importance

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Very important to alcohol right at Christmas. Here's a few tips.

KETTLE® Chips are the snack without compromise and great for sharing.

This weeks top news stories from Store Excel

Grocery offers some low risk high reward Christmas sales opportunities.

Impulse categories are a great source of extra sales and profit at Christmas

Only one company can serve nostalgia in a bottle.

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With exceptional cash margins, CBD is poised to be the next boom product. Don't delay - stock now!

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Forecourt expert Suresite has launched two new interactive online training courses, in partnership with training provider, Bolt Learning.

There are some great low risk high profit earners for Christmas.

This week's key news stories in bite size pieces

The key October 2018 budget announcements directly affecting independent retailers.

Store Excel news service. Top stories of the week.

Bonfire night and Diwali are the big trading opportunities

Store Excel news round up. Top stories from last week. 

Store Excel news service. Top stories of the week

This week's top stories from Store Excel.

Store Excel has launched an exciting new Retail Rebate Scheme. Monthly cash rebates straight in your pocket.

James Retail has implemented Bolt’s Electronic Signature tool and created a Policy Library for all their documents.

Top news stories of the week.

Metcalfe’s^®and VOD service Rakuten TV to drive sales through a film code with every purchase across all promotional packs of Impulse and Sharing popcorn formats. 

Boost Drinks is cementing its position as the creator of high quality, great tasting energy drinks with the introduction of a new limited edition sugar free variant, Cosmic Glow. 

Plan now for October. Halloween is the big one!

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Key news stories from the week. 

Store Excel's new weekly news digest service for busy retailers.

News bites from the key stories of the week for busy retailers

Stand out news stories from the week.

Pepsico Walkers, the biggest supplier of potato crisps in the UK market has sent a warning to all of its UK customers that the cost of potato crisps is set to rise. 

News bites from the key stories of the week for busy retailers

Creating an environment that makes shopping more tolerable for those with disabilities can earn a retailer much goodwill.

Plan for September now. Cooler weather and shorter days ahead. Or maybe still warm and mild!

Now more than ever there is the need for strength in numbers and a compelling argument for the two largest buying groups: Today’s and Landmark to merge into one.  

Food to go offers independents a golden opportunity at any time of the day...or night. Seize the moment to capitalise on this trend.

Payment Systems Regulator launches consultation which could ultimately lead to a more competitive market

Delivered service appears to be surging past cash & carry purchases. Why?

Exclusive to Store Excel. Trouble free and great value holidays for busy retailers.

August festivals and continuing brilliant weather offer some great trading opportunities.

Independents have a bright future and have little to fear from the Amazons and Ocados of this world as long as they focus on their individuality, convenience and authenticity.

Using a van for your business makes you a van operator - a status that comes with legal responsibilities that must be adhered to. The Freight Transport Association has combined with Store Excel to offer invaluable advice.

The carbon dioxide (CO2) crisis has caused alarm in the sector with wholesalers rationing the number of cases of carbonated drinks per customer in a bid to keep the supply chain fluid.

Abacus Valuers are offering £100 off the cost of stock takes.

Banks cull of cash machines gives c-stores opportunity to fill the gap and potentially boost footfall and spend.

The three W's should help to drive July sales: warm weather, World Cup & Wimbledon.

Boost Drinks is running an on-pack promotion across its 250ml Original Energy price-mark variant, offering consumers the change to win a holiday to Barcelona.

Outstanding exclusive offer from Espresso Essental Coffee for Store Excel members only.

A new report from the Centre for Social Justice recommends a fresh approach to tackling shoplifting.

Is it time for independent retailers to accept that they could be shopping in their cash & carry alongside members of the general public?

The new business rates appeals system in England has flummoxed shop owners with ratepayers “tearing their hair out”, rating experts at Colliers International have claimed.

Boost Sport is the fastest growing sports drink in the sector* has refreshed its look and feel.

June promises to be a brilliant month for sales. The World Cup will be a big sales driver!

Boost Drinks has unveiled a new 12 for 10 promotion with the aim of helping independent retailers maximise the return on their energy drink sales. 

There is a huge market for people that are looking for simple ways to include more protein in their diets. Consumer demand is rapidly increasing. 

KETTLE^®is the UK’s number one hand-cooked crisp¹and must-stock premium snacking brand for Convenience Retailers.

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As KETTLE® Chips celebrates its 30th year in the UK, it is pleased to announce the launch of its biggest ever TV campaign.

May offers some warmer weather and four exciting events. This combination should drive sales.

GDPR comes into force on 25th May.  Don’t think a typical convenience store handles much data? You might need to think again.

This spring KETTLE^®Chips 40g launches the ‘Upgrade your lunch’on pack promotion. 

Selling coffees and hot chocolates will increase your profits. Espresso Essential is a must have.

Boost to Grow its Successful Energy Drinks Range with Launch of New Punch Power

Drive new footfall to your store. Become a Doddle location

Abacus are offering £75 off the cost of a full stocktake. Brilliant!

The government’s much-heralded Soft Drinks Industry Levy or SDIL for short is now underway.

IQOS is the new non-tobacco smoking experience that is taking the market by storm.

Bolt Learning works with leading convenience retailers, creating engaging, interactive and instantly accessible eLearning content.

The Tesco/Booker deal could be good for retailers if it makes wholesalers up their service game.

According to the IGD (report 2018) the Food to Go market is set to grow by 6% per year to reach £23 billion by 2022. Consumers are discerning re quality & taste.

March offers three big trading events and the promise of longer days and warmer weather. Great for sales!

Convenience stores retailers recommend Abucus Valuers. Read the testimonial and contact Abacus.

Upselling, or Active selling, can have a huge impact on many aspects of your business; from growing basket size, to driving up average trip spend. Purchasing can be increased by between 200% and 300%.

The latest news from administrators Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) re the P&H debts has laid bare the extent of parlous state of the failed comapny's finances.

In addition to improved light and the promise of spring ahead, February offers three great trading opportunities: Pancake day, Valentine’s Day & Chinese New Year.

E-cig sales are surging. Take advantage of these two excellent offers from Store Excel and Philip Morris International

Abacus Valuers do not sub-contract any work or employ agency or casual staff. They are convinced this approach significantly improves performance, accuracy and team working. A superb option for busy retailers.

Store Excel month-by-month guides will continue to be published throughout the year. Here's a heads up on the key trading dates for 2018. NEW! Royal Wedding 19/05.

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