All Convenience Store articles in 14 October 2006 – Page 3

  • Product News

    reality bites

    2006-10-20T00:00:00Z

    Big brands have had to alter their ways in response to trends in healthy eating. Amy Lanning reports

  • News

    No backing for Norfolk claim

    2006-10-20T00:00:00Z

    Tesco has failed to provide evidence to support a claim that its presence has "dramatically increased" footfall in a Norfolk town.

  • Dear Jac

    Dear Jac: A new slot! In praise of local authorities!

    2006-10-20T00:00:00Z

    I'm so impressed with this that I am using 'screamers', a journalistic term for exclamation marks which are largely frowned upon in journalism as one takes the view that the story should speak for itself and not need these props - and certainly not three in a row! (One will ...

  • Features and analysis

    MPs want free ATMs

    2006-10-20T00:00:00Z

    MPs have called on the government to support a campaign by Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS) to have all ATMs clearly labelled in green if they are free to use and red if they charge.

  • News

    Praise for Sir Anwar

    2006-10-20T00:00:00Z

    Bestway founder Sir Anwar Pervez has been named Master Entrepreneur of the Year at a national awards ceremony sponsored by Ernst & Young and the Financial Times.

  • Product News

    stocklines ambient

    2006-10-20T00:00:00Z

    SCHWARTZ herbs and spices are to benefit from a £4.3m sponsorship package.

  • Product News

    stocklines ambient

    2006-10-20T00:00:00Z

    GENERAL MILLS has announced a TV ad campaign to support its Betty Crocker baking mix range.

  • Product News

    stocklines ambient

    2006-10-20T00:00:00Z

    MAILLE is looking to boost sales in the independent trade with a promotion on Dijon mustard.

  • Product News

    stocklines ambient

    2006-10-20T00:00:00Z

    TATE & LYLE is launching its third press and outdoor advertising campaign of the year for its Lyle's Golden Syrup brand.

  • Product News

    stocklines ambient

    2006-10-20T00:00:00Z

    Fairtrade coffee company PERCOL is introducing a ground espresso coffee.

  • Product News

    stocklines ambient

    2006-10-20T00:00:00Z

    GENERAL MILLS has launched an eye-catching unit to help retailers merchandise its Old El Paso Dinner Kits.

  • News

    Stores in alcohol slur

    2006-10-20T00:00:00Z

    The convenience sector has spoken out against claims it is to blame for a failure to cut the number of underage teenagers buying alcohol.

  • Product News

    Age-old problem

    2006-10-20T00:00:00Z

    The prospect of new legislation that increases the legal age to buy tobacco is looming.

  • News

    Grant payouts keep Welsh POs afloat

    2006-10-20T00:00:00Z

    More than 30 post offices in Wales which were threatened with closure can now look forward to a prosperous future as the result of a government grant scheme, an official study has found.

  • News

    Co-op adds to eco drive

    2006-10-20T00:00:00Z

    The Co-operative Group is giving its green credentials a boost as hosts to a new project designed to raise awareness of climate change.

  • News

    Indies a priority for ACS chief

    2006-10-20T00:00:00Z

    Engaging with independent retailers will be new Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) chief executive James Lowman's top priority when he takes over on November 1.

  • Dear Jac

    Dear Jac: Another effect of accepting debit cards

    2006-10-20T00:00:00Z

    A few months ago a small shop might not have been able to accept credit and debit cards. Now, post-Chip and PIN, many more have been persuaded to do so. But, as Ian Macintyre - who runs a CTN in Tarbert, Argyll - points out, credit card purchasing of mobile ...