All Convenience Store articles in 24 November 2007 – Page 2

  • News

    Costcutter strengthens board

    2007-11-30T00:00:00Z

    Costcutter has announced the appointment of two new directors to its main board. Kevin Widdrington joins the board as IT director, while Jamie Davison has been appointed sales director.

  • Dear Jac

    Andrew's 'never give up' ethos serves him well

    2007-11-30T00:00:00Z

    I don't know if Andrew Renham has a motto but if he has it must be along the lines of 'never give up'.

  • News

    Batleys aiming for the South

    2007-11-30T00:00:00Z

    Batleys bosses have confirmed that the wholesaler remains keen to develop further sites in the South of England, despite admitting it is facing difficulty finding anywhere large enough to meet its requirements.

  • News

    Stores fail age test

    2007-11-30T00:00:00Z

    A tobacco test purchase operation in Edinburgh has revealed that close to half of the stores involved sold cigarettes to underage purchasers.

  • News

    Council says no to Tesco again

    2007-11-30T00:00:00Z

    Campaigners have moved another step closer to victory in a 10-year battle against Tesco's plans to build a supermarket in the town of Sheringham, Norfolk.

  • News

    PM urges action on alcohol sales

    2007-11-30T00:00:00Z

    Gordon Brown has warned the alcohol and retail industries that they must work harder to curb underage and binge-drinking, or face tougher action from the government.

  • Features and analysis

    Crackdown sees 727 shoplifters arrested

    2007-11-30T00:00:00Z

    A successful radio link scheme in the Sunderland area has helped police to arrest 727 shoplifters in just five months.

  • News

    Scots chain to ID under-25s

    2007-11-30T00:00:00Z

    Scottish Nisa retail chain David Sands is to raise its proof-of-age policy to 25 years from January 1 next year.