All Convenience Store articles in 28 August 2010 – Page 3

  • News

    A tough year ahead, predicts Co-op boss

    2010-09-01T00:00:00Z

    Co-operative Group chief executive Peter Marks has warned that trading conditions are unlikely to improve for at least another 12 months.

  • News

    Own-label sales on a high as shoppers switch

    2010-08-31T00:00:00Z

    Consumer and retailer confidence in the quality and value of own-label products is increasing demand for them in c-stores, say the sector’s wholesalers.

  • News

    Food standards go under the spotlight

    2010-08-31T00:00:00Z

    Shoppers will be able to compare the cleanliness and hygiene standards of their local shops when the government rolls out its  national Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) later this month.

  • Blog

    Don't shoot me, I'm only the retailer

    2010-08-31T00:00:00Z

    Point of sale restrictions won't change deep-seated social problems, says Dave Newman. So why are stores like his the focus of alcohol policy?

  • News

    Retailer fined for out of date food offences

    2010-08-31T00:00:00Z

    A shop owner in Kent has been fined £3,465 after a Trading Standards crackdown on food sold beyond its ‘Use By’ date. Krisnnapillai Saseendran, who runs a Spar and a Costcutter in Margate, was convicted of 21 offences under the Food Safety Act.

  • Product News

    Your last chance to save tobacco gantries

    2010-08-31T00:00:00Z

    Convenience Store readers have a final chance to avoid losing hundreds of pounds in alterations to their tobacco gantries and reduced service levels for customers – all for the price of a stamp.

  • Features and analysis

    SalesOut: Pet care smart facts

    2010-08-31T00:00:00Z

    Sales figures show that consumers are continuing to feed their pets well despite the tighter economic times

  • Product News

    Bold and beautiful with Lenor

    2010-08-31T00:00:00Z

    Bold 2in1 has added ‘a touch of Lenor freshness’ to its formula. 

  • News

    Age verification policy for stores starts next month

    2010-08-31T00:00:00Z

    Convenience stores will be required to operate age-verification programmes for the sale of alcohol from next month  – although there is still a chance of a last-minute change of heart by the government.

  • Product News

    Guinness back on the box

    2010-08-30T00:00:00Z

    Guinness has kicked off the British sporting season with a £3million investment in a campaign to help drive shoppers in-store to buy the black stuff.