All articles by Gaelle Walker – Page 10
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NewsRetailer claims victory as Facebook admits illicit tobacco ads break rules
An independent retailer who has single-handedly campaigned against illicit tobacco sales on Facebook has scored a major victory for responsible traders, after the social media platform finally committed to taking action against individuals caught advertising illicit tobacco products on its site.
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News"Thousands" of tobacco retailers still not ready for Track and Trace
Thousands of tobacco retailers have yet to apply for their mandatory Track and Trace codes, without which they will soon be unable to buy tobacco legally, Convenience Store has learned.
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NewsHigh demand for plant-based milk products, research highlights
Convenience retailers have a growing opportunity to profit from the sale of plant-based milk alternatives, which are becoming increasingly popular with British shoppers, new research from Mintel has revealed.
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NewsTobacco sniffer dog snaps up top Trading Standards prize
A sniffer dog who has helped to uncover more than £8m worth of illicit tobacco in the last six years has been awarded the top prize at the annual Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) Hero Awards 2019 - the first time the accolade has been handed to an animal.
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NewsBusinesses urged to comply with new tax laws as deadline looms
Businesses with an annual turnover above £85,000 are being urged to immediately sign up to the new Making Tax Digital (MTD) system ahead of the 7 August VAT filing date.
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NewsVape shops open for business in West Midlands hospitals
Specialist vaping shops have opened for business in two West Midlands hospitals as the number of adults switching from smoking to vaping continues to rise.
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NewsRetailers cautiously optimistic as summer trading starts
Retailers are reporting an encouraging start to summer trading despite the absence, so far, of an extended period of hot weather, such as was experienced last year.
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NewsNew Charter seeks to improve workplace behaviour
Members of the retail and wholesaling community are being invited to sign up to a new Charter which seeks to promote higher standards of behaviour in the workplace.
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NewsConvenience store staff paying the price of retail crime
The emotional well-being of convenience store staff is being put at risk by the ever-present threat of crime and seemingly worsening levels of verbal abuse linked to age-related sales, retailers claim.
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NewsFood-to-go retailers face new allergen labelling laws
Retailers who prepare and package foods in-store for direct sale to customers will soon have to comply with new allergen labelling laws.
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NewsUK illicit tobacco market declines, official data suggests
The UK’s combined illicit tobacco market appears to have contracted in recent years, new HMRC data for 2017/18 suggests.
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NewsBakery outlets compete for larger slice of food-to-go pie
Bakeries are becoming an increasing force to be reckoned with on British high streets, having recorded the strongest growth in on-premise business among British quick-service restaurant (QSR) channels in the past year, new data from the NPD Group reveals.
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NewsYouth vaping rate remains low, new YouGov research reveals
Vaping remains uncommon among young people and is not acting as a gateway to youth smoking, new YouGov research commissioned by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) suggests.
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NewsFlavoured vape products linked to higher tobacco quit rates
Mint, menthol and other non-tobacco flavoured vaping products are more effective than tobacco flavours at helping adult smokers to quit combustible cigarettes, research commissioned by vaping brand Juul has shown.
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NewsHigh street stores step up under-age knife sales prevention
High street retailers are demonstrating an improved commitment to clamp down on under-aged knife sales, new age-check audit data from Serve Legal suggests.
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NewsWaitrose expands two-hour delivery service following trial
Waitrose is expanding its Waitrose Rapid Delivery trial outside of London, following a successful trial.
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NewsStore owners continue to battle Track and Trace troubles
With the first Track and Trace-compliant tobacco packs expected to hit wholesalers by the end of this month, convenience retailers continue to be plagued by code application woes.
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NewsPregnant smokers should be encouraged to vape, midwives say
Pregnant smokers should be encouraged to use vaping devices to help them quit tobacco, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has recommended.
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NewsInfluential think tank calls for plain packaging on sweets
Tobacco-style plain packaging legislation should be extended to cover confectionery, crisps and sugary drinks, an influential think tank has recommended.
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NewsRetailers at Network Rail stations record eighth year of growth
Like-for-like sales through retailers in Network Rail stations have grown for the eighth year in a row and the 32nd successive quarter, the company has revealed.