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All articles by David Visick – Page 2
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Product News
FWD aims to stamp out beer duty fraud
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) is calling on the government to introduce duty stamps on cans of beer a move it says will massively reduce duty fraud.
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News
Nisa gives its members an incentive to go green
Nisa-Today’s is offering a 75% reduction in annual fees to members of its Nisa symbol group who agree to cut out paper, printing and postage costs and carry out all their business communications with the wholesaler electronically.
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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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Small businesses could lose local ally
The government office which protects small businesses from excessive local regulation is under threat as part of the coalition’s cost-cutting strategy – a move which could hinder its aim to reduce the burden of regulation.
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Product News
Scotland moves to restrict alcohol
Scottish licensed retailers could face severe restrictions on trade as early as next spring if proposed legislation is passed by the Scottish Government.
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Council blamed for local store closure
The owner of a two-year-old Costcutter store in Larne, Country Antrim, who says he has been forced out of business by a new Asda superstore, has blamed the local council for allowing the out-of-town development
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Banks will be forced to open their pockets
Business secretary Vince Cable has unveiled plans to encourage banks to increase their lending to small firms, allowing them to invest in their businesses
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Cutting the cost of chilling
This summer’s soaring temperatures have boosted sales of chilled drinks – but if your equipment isn’t right, your profits may well end up being lower than you think
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Product News
Email trail reveals ban cost dispute
A new report claims that the Department of Health (DH) gave misleading low estimates of the cost of compliance with the tobacco display ban in order to persuade MPs to vote for the legislation
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Tough approach to age-checks pays off
Convenience store staff are getting better at challenging customers to produce proof of age when attempting to buy alcohol and cigarettes, an independent test purchasing company has found
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Product News
Smirnoff goes into the blue
Diageo GB has added a blueberry variant to its flavoured vodka range, supported by a £6m outdoor and sampling campaign.
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Product News
Retailers concerned over licensing shake-up
Government plans for a radical reform of the licensing laws to reduce anti-social behaviour and binge drinking could make it harder for stores to obtain or retain a licence
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Call for councils to stand up for 'essential' corner shops
Councils should be given more powers under the planning system to protect small shops, says a report by the London Assembly.
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Product News
Newquay leads the way on preventing alcohol reaching children
A multi-agency partnership in Cornwall that uses both enforcement and education to stop alcohol reaching children is working. Dave Visick reports
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Features and analysis
Chillers feel the heat of sizzling summer
This month’s heatwave has given a stern test to the chillers and freezers in c-stores across the country, with some units proving unequal to the task.
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Customs steps up alcohol duty fraud raids
Customs officials have seized more than 70,000 litres of wine and beer from a wholesaler in Barnsley, Yorkshire, as HMRC steps ups its efforts to stop non-duty-paid alcohol reaching stores’ shelves.
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CitizenCard hits 2 million mark
ID card provider CitizenCard has marked the issue of its two millionth card, which went to 18-year-old Adrian Edwards (pictured with Coronation Street actress Brooke Vincent) with a survey of its cardholders.
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100 mark for Booker depot conversions
Wholesaler Booker has converted its 100th depot to its new Extra format.
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Product News
Summer sizzler from Wall's
Wall’s is porking up its offering with a ‘Proper Food, Bring it On’ campaign, and new packaging design.