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All articles by David Visick – Page 8
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Product News
Scottish stores face costs of tobacco ban
Scotland has joined the rest of the UK in banning the display of tobacco products, with smaller stores forced to cover or remove their gantries by 2013.
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Tobacco display: the battle of the ban
When parliament voted for a ban on the display of tobacco products late last year, it seemed that convenience retailers would be burdened with the cost and operational difficulties of complying with the law. In fact, there's still plenty to fight for.
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Suppliers and small stores get their man
A new grocery market ombudsman will be set up to protect small suppliers and retailers from the power of supermarkets, the government has said. The decision follows a recommendation made by the Competition Commission in its 2008 market...
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Booze is the news at this year’s CRS
The demise of several big-name off-licence chains in 2009 is one of the areas of opportunity to be explored at the Convenience Retailing Show (CRS), which takes place at the Birmingham NEC on March 21-24. The annual gathering of the...
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Suppliers and small stores get their ombudsman
A new grocery market ombudsman will be set up to protect small suppliers and retailers from the power of supermarkets, the government has said.
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Features and analysis
New show gives c-stores an off-licence opportunity
The demise of several big-name off-licence chains in 2009 is one of the areas of opportunity to be explored at the Convenience Retailing Show (CRS), which takes place at the Birmingham NEC on March 21-24.
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Johnson under fire for "irresponsible corner shops" gaffe
Health secretary Alan Johnson has been slammed for saying that “irresponsible corner shops” are the source of alcohol for underage drinkers.
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Code requires all stores to check age when selling alcohol
Convenience stores could be required to operate an age verification policy to prevent sales of alcohol to underage customers under proposals annouced today in the government’s mandatory Code of Practice for alcohol retailers.
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Product News
Nestle's share offer
Nestle Confectionery has launched a £1 range of sharing bags under the Rowntrees brand.
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Product News
Dove introduces male beauty range
Unilever is hoping to fill a gap in the market for toiletry brands specifically tailored for the more mature man with the launch of its first male beauty range Dove Men+Care.
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Fisher’s last stand
Dave Visick visits a 98-year-old family business facings its biggest challenge - a 25,000 sq ft supermerket just 100 yards away.
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Planning changes create new anxiety
Government plans for an overhaul of the planning system which are claimed to prioritise town centre shops over out-of-town developments have failed to convince local shop owners that they will be protected from supermarket expansion.
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Dear Jac
Convenience 2015: Lean green machines
Environmental concerns and energy costs are driving huge technological changes which will radically alter the look of our stores, says Dave Visick.
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Camelot grants retailers a 5.00am start
National Lottery operator Camelot has finally bowed to retailer pressure and allowed trading to start at the earlier time of 5am.
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Life sentences for Post Office murder
The store owner whose son was killed during a raid on a Worcestershire post office has said the life sentences handed down to the murderers will never make up for the family’s loss.
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Town centre planning changes create new anxiety
Government plans for an overhaul of the planning system – which are claimed to prioritise town centre shops over out-of-town developments – have failed to convince local shop owners that they will be protected from supermarket expansion.
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Product News
Werther's gives it a whirl
Werther’s Original, better known for its boiled sweets and toffees, has launched a bagged chocolate range.
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Tories back call for grocery ombudsman
The Conservative party has declared its support for a supermarket ombudsman with the power to curb arbitrate in disputes between supermarkets and their suppliers.
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Product News
Heineken pulls White Lightning to drive cider upmarket
Cider brand White Lightning will disappear from shelves in April after supplier Heineken UK announced it is to pull out of the "problem" white cider category and concentrate on its premium brands.
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Spar boss praises "entrepreneurs, employers and innovators" for strong quarter
Spar retailers are making changes to ensure they were following customer trends in challenging times, says the groups managing director Jerry Marwood, announcing a sales increase of 8% for the three months to October 31.