ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has announced the shortlist for the 2023 Innovation Showcase, taking place in Manchester on 21st November.
The Innovation Showcase is the unique chance for retailers and suppliers to come together to explore the latest products and services set to transform the sector.
This event provides an opportunity for suppliers to showcase a product or service that has been launched or will be launching in the future and shows clear innovation in the retail industry. A panel of retailers will then offer their expert opinion on each entry.
The following companies were selected by ACS’ Independent Board and have been shortlisted to demonstrate their product or service at the event:
- Philip Morris Limited - IQOS ILUMA/TEREA Sticks: The latest next level technology for heating tobacco through induction core technology which means that there is no cleaning of the device, less consumer breakage and even less smell for Legal Age Smokers looking for a better alternative to smoking.
- Asahi UK Ltd - Peroni Nastro Azzurro Stile Capri: Featuring a subtle spritz of Italian lemon with a lightly aromatic flavour, the new lighter serve offers a lower bitterness and a lower ABV at 4.2% than the original Peroni Nastro Azzurro.
- ENERGYbubble: A wholesale retail energy buying group to save retailers money on their energy bills.
- Plaine UK Trading Ltd - Plaine Bamboo Toilet Paper: Crafted from 100% bamboo, Plaine toilet paper is unbleached and extra-long, making it super value. It's also silky soft and comes in biodegradable packaging, so it's kinder to the skin, and the planet too.
- Fieldfare: Individually portioned premium, loose frozen food with minimal or no packaging.
- Swizzels Matlow - Strawberry & Cream Squashies: The new flavour takes the deliciously soft and foamy Squashies texture with the popular British flavours of Strawberry and cream.
ACS would also like to recognise the highly commended entries who will be exhibiting on the day, these include: TrueStart Coffee (Barista Grade Instant Coffee), Mondelez International (Cadbury Twirl Xtra), Kellanova (Pringles Hot), Premier Foods (Ambrosia Ready to Eat Porridge Pots), Diageo (Ciroc Sparkling Vodka Drink) and Transaction Network Services (TNS).
The Innovation Showcase will be followed by the Hosted One2Ones which provides Club, Premier Club and retailer members of ACS the opportunity to network build new and exciting relationships through a series of short meetings. More information can be found here https://www.acs.org.uk/events/hosted-one2ones-1
For more information and to book your place, visit https://www.acs.org.uk/events/innovation-showcase
