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Features and analysisGlobal first for Co-op as it uses eye-tracking tech to assess power of ads in convenience stores
Innovative data shows convenience store ads have twice the visibility and quadruple brand recall compared to larger stores
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Promotional VideoScratchcard success: how to boost sales & engage new players
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.
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Features and analysisShopMate partners with DNA Payments to transform transactions for convenience stores
EPOS provider Shopmate has announced a partnership with payment platform DNA Payments
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Features and analysisAI age estimation tech prevents eight underage sales a day
New AI age estimation technology in vape stores is preventing minors from buying restriced goods
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Features and analysisAge-verification technology proves success for Spar retailer
Julian Taylor-Green says he has found an ’efficient, reliable, and customer-friendly way’ to manage age-restricted sales
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Features and analysisGander leads food waste reduction with third Earthshot Prize nomination
Food waste app Gander has been nominated for the royally approved prize for the third time
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Features and analysisPoundland reports 11% drop in store violence and reduction in theft after body camera pilot
Body cameras have now been deployed in 177 of its ‘highest-risk’ stores
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Features and analysisAI shopping app Ubacart launches in Nisa and Costcutter retailers’ stores
Ubacart launched earlier this month in CK Foodstores in Wales and James Retail stores
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Features and analysisSnappy Shopper goes nationwide amid surge in online commerce
Snappy Shopper reports an impressive 42% year-on-year growth
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Features and analysisNew technology launched to address youth vaping
IKE Tech - an age and biometric verification platform - is calling on the government to pave the way for tech solutions that can effectively address the issue of youth vaping access
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Features and analysisGovernment puts AI to work for retail, bakers, town planning and more
Small businesses across the country will be helped to boost their productivity and efficiency through AI tools set to be trialled
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Features and analysisJisp announces new data and insights division
Tech company Jisp is reacting to a need for data and better understanding of AI
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Features and analysisWelsh police officers first to use facial recognition mobile app
In the app’s trial it was used on shoplifters who have lied to try and avoid arrest to gain an out of court disposal
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Features and analysisSmart QR codes could replace linear barcodes in next five years
Smart QR codes will replace the linear barcode in the next five years, according to 41% of senior retail industry executives
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AdvertorialHow one rewards scheme is building community and driving retailer success
With community at the heart of convenience retail, find out how cash rewards app *shopt’s new ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme aims to enable local retailers to cement connections and foster reward opportunities.
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Features and analysisWhat are retailers looking forward to in 2025?
Convenience Store speaks to indepedent retailers about their hopes for 2025
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Features and analysis‘It’s important retailers learn from shop theft’: Frontline security officer shares experiences of retail crime
An anonymous security officer reveals the dangerous reality that lies behind the uniform, and how retail workers must act together against the wave of brazen thefts
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Features and analysisLA Foods marks milestone with 1,000th EDGEPoS installation
Henderson Technology has announced the 1,000th installation of its innovative EPOS system at LA Foods in London
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Features and analysisAsda trials electronic shelf edge labels in convenience store
Asda has launched a trial of electronic shelf edge labels at its Asda Express convenience store in Manchester
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Features and analysisTalysis develops AI and voice-powered VOX interface
The VOX technology enables retailers to streamline processes, improve communication and uncover hidden growth opportunities simply by asking for critical insights