All Convenience Store articles in 8 July 2006 – Page 2

  • Product News

    Concern over sales

    2006-07-14T00:00:00Z

    Three weeks after one million Cadbury products were recalled from shelves, retailers have expressed concern over its long-term effect on chocolate sales.

  • Dear Jac

    Dear Jac: Clarifying the VAT on top-ups

    2006-07-14T00:00:00Z

    I hope this will be the final definitive word on this subject (as it involves sums, it's doing my head in). Two issues back I recounted Leicester retailer Subhash Varambhia's equations on what commission on top-ups he was actually making - he made it out to be less than his ...

  • News

    Small stores claim victory over Sundays

    2006-07-14T00:00:00Z

    It's official - there will be no changes to the current Sunday trading regime for the foreseeable future, and C-Store has played its part in securing this vital victory for the small store sector.

  • Dear Jac

    Dear Jac: Are you charging people for cash?

    2006-07-14T00:00:00Z

    Are you charging people for cash?

  • Features and analysis

    Giving the red card

    2006-07-14T00:00:00Z

    Red cards are being handed out to shoppers this week as part of shopworkers' union Usdaw's Respect for Shopworkers Day.

  • Product News

    Brand new world

    2006-07-14T00:00:00Z

    If it's branded and from the New World, then it's a wine that's going to sell

  • News

    Doncaster leads booze crackdown

    2006-07-14T00:00:00Z

    An intensive crackdown on underage alcohol sales takes place in Doncaster this weekend (July 14-16).

  • News

    New Dream Number off the blocks

    2006-07-14T00:00:00Z

    The first National Lottery draw to raise funds for the London 2012 Olympics has been officially launched ahead of its first draw tomorrow (July 15).

  • News

    A bit fruity

    2006-07-14T00:00:00Z

    Consumption of fruit, salads and vegetables is predicted to rise over the next year, according to a survey of UK fresh produce businesses.

  • News

    A big step forward for independents

    2006-07-14T00:00:00Z

    East Anglian cash and carry operator ForWard Foods is hoping to develop a new wholesaling concept to support local independent retailers.

  • News

    Irish stores battle on

    2006-07-14T00:00:00Z

    The National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) in the Republic of Ireland is running a campaign in support of local shops, using the message 'Use Us or Lose Us'.

  • News

    "Don't bash supermarkets"

    2006-07-14T00:00:00Z

    Leading competition lawyers have warned pressure groups that a purely anti-supermarket approach is likely to be counter-productive with the Competition Commission (CC).

  • Product News

    Back on track

    2006-07-14T00:00:00Z

    Brands are playing a fighting role in the milk and cream sector

  • News

    Around the world...

    2006-07-14T00:00:00Z

    Shoplifters are rarely a retailer's friend, however one in Thailand did everything he could to help the owner of the convenience store he'd raided to catch him.

  • News

    Anger grows over secret Tesco deal

    2006-07-14T00:00:00Z

    Tesco's secret deal with a Norfolk council has angered retailers and environmental groups.

  • Product News

    stocklines ambient

    2006-07-14T00:00:00Z

    GENERAL MILLS is extending its Old El Paso cooking sauces range with the introduction of four new variants.

  • Product News

    stocklines ambient

    2006-07-14T00:00:00Z

    GENERAL MILLS is launching a new summer marketing campaign to support its Green Giant sweetcorn range.

  • Product News

    stocklines ambient

    2006-07-14T00:00:00Z

    RYVITA is introducing its toasted sesame rice cakes in a snack pack.

  • Product News

    stocklines ambient

    2006-07-14T00:00:00Z

    KRAFT FOODS is launching a new formula for its Kenco Cappio cappuccino instant mixes.

  • Product News

    stocklines ambient

    2006-07-14T00:00:00Z

    SACLA is adding two regional Italian sauces to its portfolio.