All articles by Gaelle Walker – Page 34
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NewsLinconshire Co-op rolls out pioneering green chillers
The Lincolnshire Co-op is leading the green charge with the roll out of cutting-edge environmentally friendly refrigerant gas in its chillers.
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NewsGovernment delays Obesity Strategy publication
The government has delayed publication of its Childhood Obesity Strategy until the summer.
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NewsGovernment consults on tobacco licensing
HM Revenue & Customs is consulting on introducing a tobacco licensing scheme in a bid to tackle the illicit trade.
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NewsAdult smokers unaware of new tobacco restrictions
Just under half of cigarette smokers (49%) and 60% of roll your own (RYO) tobacco smokers are totally unaware of the impending changes to tobacco pack sizes, formats and branding.
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NewsStores seek ways to offset tobacco losses
With less than three months to go before new tobacco legislation is enforced across Europe, UK convenience retailers are starting to look for ways to offset the potential sales declines.
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NewsUK's first stroke information point opens in a c-store
A convenience store in Wales has become the UK’s first Stroke Information Point.
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NewsHealthy foods could become a luxury
A careful balance must be struck between health, quality and price, to stop food from becoming a “class issue” a new consumer-led report by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) claims.
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NewsHigh-profile Premier retailers launch fruit loyalty card for kids
Premier retailers Dennis and Linda Williams have embarked on a new healthy-eating drive, with a “fruit club” loyalty card scheme for 1,000 local children.
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NewsCard spending up as Chip and pin celebrates 10 years
Almost four in every five pounds spent through British retailers is now made through debit and credit cards, new figures released to mark a decade since the move to Chip and Pin reveal.
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NewsAction demanded on sugary hot drinks and coffee
As the coffee-to-go boom continues, health campaigners are calling for a ban on extra-large cups of hot flavoured drinks in coffee shops and stores in a bid to slash sugar consumption.
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NewsSainsbury's bins BOGOFs as supermarket deals scrutinised
Sainsbury’s has become the first supermarket chain to end multi-buy promotions in a bid to provide “fair prices” for shoppers.
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NewsJTI helps retailers navigate incoming tide of legislation
JTI is launching a new initiative to support retailers through the new EU Tobacco Products Directive (EUTPD).
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NewsMore shoppers will mark Pancake Day than Valentine's
Retailers are being encouraged to turn up the heat on their Pancake Day displays and ranges with more than half of all UK shoppers planning to celebrate the event this year.
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NewsMenthol e-liquids to be banned in Germany
Germany is seeking to ban menthol e-liquids along with a variety of other flavours when it enforces the European Tobacco Products Directive (EUTPD) this May.
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NewsThieves thwarted by automated tobacco dispenser
Thieves who attempted to steal thousands of pounds-worth of cigarettes from a forecourt in central England were forced to flee empty-handed after they were thwarted by the store’s automated tobacco dispenser.
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NewsScottish MPs welcome launch of new retail report
Scottish political party leaders and former first minister Alex Salmond have welcomed the parliamentary launch of the first Scottish Local Shop Report.
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NewsStore owner helps piece together missing £33m Lotto ticket
An independent retailer from Worcester is basking under the global spotlight after he helped a local customer piece together what could be the winning £33m Lotto ticket.
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NewsIndustry leaders saddle up for cycling challenge
Some of the convenience sector’s leading lights are joining forces once again as part of a gruelling 440km charity cycle challenge across the island of Sri Lanka.
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NewsCo-op widens distribution to help flood-hit suppliers
The Co-operative Group has waded in to support one of its flood-hit local suppliers, artisan sausage-maker Porcus, by widening distribution of its products.
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NewsNisa Retail enjoys strong Christmas sales
Nisa has reported a strong Christmas trading period and improved trading margin.