David Visick
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Scotland says no to minimum unit price for alcohol
The Scottish government's decision to abandon plans for a minimum unit price for alcohol could have severe repercussions for smaller stores.
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In the mix; the spirits of Christmas retailing
Drinks suppliers say that 2010 is likely to be a big Christmas for spirits. Dave Visick finds out how the big hitters are backing up that claim
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Fury as Sunday Times cuts stores’ margins
Newsagents have reacted angrily after the recent Sunday Times cover price rise reduced the percentage margin they make on sales of the product.
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‘Disaster’ looms for alcohol retailers
Proposed changes to the Licensing Act will be "a disaster for local shops", the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has warned the government. The changes, proposed in the Home Office consultation Rebalancing the Licensing Act,...
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Retail names unite in call for a fair deal
A group of trade associations and businesses representing about 250,000 shops has urged the government to review the laws concerning sales of alcohol, tobacco, spray paint, knives, fireworks and other age-restricted products.
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'Disaster' looms for alcohol retailers
Proposed changes to the Licensing Act will be “a disaster for local shops”, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has warned the government.
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Stores call for a fair deal on age-restricted sales
A group of trade associations and businesses representing about 250,000 shops has urged the government to review the laws concerning sales of alcohol, tobacco, spray paint, knives, fireworks and other age-restricted products.
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Making Sense of Caramel Cream Kit Kat
Nestle is launching an addition to Kit Kat Senses with Kit Kat Senses Caramel Cream later this month.
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Wagon Tree rolls into UK
Wagon Tree, a new South African wine brand, is being introduced into the UK by Treasury Wine Estates EMEA, formerly known as Foster’s EMEA.
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Northern delights of Drumbeg
Dave Visick finds a southerner in the north of Scotland whose isolated shop is vital for the locals and a wonderful surprise to travellers
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ID policy in force from next month
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. The Mandatory Code on alcohol...
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Age verification policy for stores starts next month
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.
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Food standards go under the spotlight
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.
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Bold and beautiful with Lenor
Bold 2in1 has added ‘a touch of Lenor freshness’ to its formula.
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Retailer fined for out of date food offences
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.
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Your last chance to save tobacco gantries
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.
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Guinness back on the box
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.
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Alcohol duty fraud: the drinks dilemma
The shady supply of beers, wines and spirits has been tolerated by retailers desperate to compete. But now, with new penalties if you’re caught, it’s time to wise up, says Dave Visick
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Supply chain charter is no help to newsagents
Newspaper and magazine retailers believe a proposed industry charter will not prevent wholesalers and publishers imposing unwanted allocations and high carriage charges.
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Scotland to restrict alcohol display and promotion
Scottish licensed retailers could face severe restrictions on trade as early as next spring if proposed legislation is passed by the Scottish Government.