All articles by Gaelle Walker – Page 44
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NewsIreland passes plain packaging bill in a European first
In a European first, Ireland has passed plain packaging legislation for tobacco products.
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Product NewsPhiladelphia launches first lactose-free variant
Philadelphia has entered the growing ‘free from’ sector with the launch of its first lactose-free variant.
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NewsPlain packaging opponents unite in final push
Retailers, campaign groups, manufacturers and think tank representatives are uniting in a last ditch attempt to dissuade MPs from rubber-stamping plain packaging plans.
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NewsGreggs cooks up a strong set of full year results
A keen focus on meal deals, healthy food to go options and service has helped Greggs achieve an “exceptional” set of full year results.
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NewsJames Brundle reveals a new look for Spar Walthamstow
Spar retailer James Brundle has unveiled his new-look store in Walthamstow following an early spring makeover.
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NewsSimon Smith Group unveils unique new Spar forecourt
Independent retailer Susie Hawkins has opened her first Spar forecourt store in the village of Highworth near Swindon.
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NewsTobacco and e-cig proxy purchases to be outlawed
Plans to make it illegal for adults to proxy purchase tobacco, cigarette papers and nicotine containing products for under 18s are progressing through parliament.
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NewsAutomated tobacco gantry cuts queuing times
Staff at Jamie and Anish Keshwara’s Broad Street Nisa store in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire, are reporting significantly faster transactions and more satisfied customers following the switch to an automated tobacco gantry.
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NewsAldi gets go ahead in Edinburgh despite local objections
Premier retailers Dennis and Linda Williams are remaining bullish about the future despite having lost their campaign against a new Aldi development.
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NewsTax on electronic cigarettes could force prices to soar
The European Commission is considering taxing electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) in the same way as traditional cigarettes and other tobacco containing products, it has been revealed.
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NewsNew tobacco levy would boost illicit trade sales
A new tobacco levy would send pricing into “chaos” and drive even more smokers to buy illicit goods, the government has been warned.
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NewsSmall stores missing out on big energy savings
Small store owners could be paying much more than they should for their energy bills early evidence from a competition inquiry suggests.
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NewsVast majority against plain packs, DoH report shows
The Department of Health (DoH) has finally published the Summary Report into its plain packaging consultation which closed on 7 August 2014.
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NewsRetailers rally Parliament ahead of plain packaging vote
A group of more than 120 independent retailers, cross-party MPs and trade association leaders from across the UK have united in protest against the government’s decision to proceed with plain packaging.
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NewsAF Blakemore seeks future talent with new graduate scheme
Spar wholesaler AF Blakemore is launching its first graduate scheme as it seeks to develop future leaders.
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NewsSymbols called on to step up display ban support
Independent retailers are bemoaning the level of display ban support they have received from their symbol group partners.
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NewsIndependent retailers switch on to automated gantries
Nisa retailers Jamie and Anish Keshwara have joined the growing number of independent retailers fitting automated tobacco gantries ahead of the tobacco display ban on 6 April.
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NewsAverage shop vacancy rates continue to fall
While average shop vacancy rates are improving, regional divisions are starker than ever, new figures from The Local Data Company (LDC) have revealed.
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NewsTwo Nisa directors leave board following data leak
Nisa directors Harris Aslam and his cousin Raza Rehman have left the board following an investigation into a data leak.
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NewsJTI and Crimestoppers to combat illicit tobacco trade
JTI has joined forces with Crimestoppers in a bid to increase illicit tobacco reporting and reduce sales.