All articles by Gaelle Walker – Page 27
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NewsStores prepare for launch of pricier new EuroMillions game
National Lottery retailers are being provided with a host of new point of sale material ahead of the launch of the new, pricier, EuroMillions game on Tuesday 27 September.
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NewsIndustry warns against new laws on food waste
New regulation to curb retail food waste could hamper the many successful voluntary schemes being run by the convenience sector, the government has been warned.
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NewsFinger scans to help stores prevent underage sales
Training provider Under Age Sales is hoping to help more retailers prevent sales to minors thanks to a new partnership Retail Guardian.
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NewsE-cigarettes are helping smokers quit, study reveals
Increased electronic cigarette (e-cig) use among existing smokers is boosting the number of successful quit attempts, new research published in the British Medical Journal reveals.
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NewsHarsher penalties urged as illicit tobacco grows
An urgent review of illicit trade sanctions and sentencing is being called for after a new Trading Standards report revealed a steep rise in illicit tobacco seizures and high levels of repeat offending.
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NewsFall in children's sugary soft drinks consumption
The UK soft drinks industry has strengthened its call on the government to abandon plans for a soft drinks tax, after official new figures revealed a fall in children’s sugary soft drink consumption over the past six years.
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NewsStores urged to support move against soft drinks tax
Store owners are being encouraged to back a campaign against the government’s plans for a new tax on sugary soft drinks.
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NewsCamelot backs Paralympics with new retail campaign
National Lottery operator Camelot has launched its new ‘I Am ParalympicsGB’ campaign in advance of the games commencing in Rio tonight (7 September).
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NewsJTI reveals new e-cig display solution
JTI has revealed a new combined tobacco and electronic cigarette (e-cig) gantry to help retailers make more of the growing vaping category.
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NewsNew M&S service delivers from store to door in one hour
Shoppers can now order a wide range of groceries from their local Marks and Spencer (M&S) store and have them delivered within one hour.
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NewsWage hikes place jobs and retailers under pressure
The number of jobs provided by the convenience store sector has fallen for the first time since 2012 as growing wage costs start to bite.
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Features and analysisDesign a label
Launching your own range of products is a great way to boost footfall, sales and to stand out from the crowd. C-Store considers all the elements needed to create a successful own brand, picking up top tips from independent retailers who have pioneered the way.
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NewsP&H delivers fall in pre-tax profits amid depots investment
Palmer & Harvey (P&H) has announced a slide in revenues and profits for the year to 2 April 2016.
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NewsFraudulent retailer 'king pin' sentenced for crimes
A Glasgow convenience store owner, exposed as the “king-pin” in an illicit alcohol supply ring, has been sentenced for his crimes at Glasgow Sheriff Court.
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NewsE-cigarette impact on heart health to be scrutinised
The British Heart Foundation is funding a new study comparing the effects of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) and tobacco cigarettes on smokers’ heart health.
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NewsDiageo reprimanded for "irresponsible" TV ad
Diageo has been reprimanded for an “irresponsible” TV advertising campaign for Captain Morgan rum and banned from showing it again in its current form.
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NewsStores unconcerned by “ineffective” soft drinks levy
Convenience store retailers do not believe that higher prices for sugar-added soft drinks would prompt a decline in sales.
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NewsSpend through bargain stores grows by 17% to hit £5bn
Spend through bargain stores soared by 17% to £5bn in the past year as stores expanded into new categories including fruit and vegetables and packaged groceries, new Nielsen retail performance data reveals.
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NewsConvicted illicit tobacco retailer has gantry removed
A Grimsby retailer convicted of possessing illegal tobacco has had his tobacco gantry removed by Imperial Tobacco.
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NewsGlasgow shoppers treated to bigDL app giveaways
Shoppers in Glasgow have been treated to thousands of giveaways and competitions as the bigDL app gears up for its full launch.