All articles by Gaelle Walker – Page 53
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NewsUK electronic cigarette usage hits new heights
Electronic cigarette (e-cig) usage has tripled over the past two years, a new ASH and YouGov report has revealed.
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NewsFive arrested as multi-million pound illicit tobacco plot foiled
Five men have been arrested after equipment used for manufacturing illicit cigarettes and tobacco products was found in raids.
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NewsOne Stop franchise expansion gathers pace
The expansion of One Stop’s franchise scheme is continuing to pick up speed with two new stores having opened in Scunthorpe this month.
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NewsShetland retailers to fight off Tesco delivery service
Tesco has launched a new home delivery service on the Shetland Islands.
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NewsImperial ahead of target with display ban preparations
All small stores which are to have their gantry alterations funded by Imperial Tobacco in advance of the display ban on April 6 next year have now been informed.
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NewsIllicit tobacco sales continue to grow in Australia
Australia’s illicit tobacco trade has hit new heights, with illicit sales having risen by almost 20% since plain packaging was introduced in 2012, a new report from KPMG has revealed.
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NewsACS guide could revolutionise underage sales prevention
Retailers across England and Wales are being given access to a new tool to help guard against underage sales.
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NewsACS seeks an end to unfair rollover contracts
The Association of Convenience Stores has reiterated its call for an outright ban on damaging rollover energy contracts.
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NewsGlasgow retailers join forces to support the homeless
A hardy group of Glasgow retailers have joined forces with JTI and wholesaler JW Filshill and JTI to raise money for homeless charities
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NewsBooker comes under fire over BHS supply deal
Premier retailers are up in arms over Booker’s plans to supply BHS with the Happy Shopper and Euro Shopper brands as part of the chain’s new Food store concept.
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NewsIndependents' Day 2014 promises to be biggest ever
The countdown to the 2014 Independents’ Day celebration has begun, with this year promising to be bigger than ever
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NewsStore owner receives suspended jail sentence for illegal sales
A convenience store retailer from Lincolnshire has been landed with a hefty fine and a 12-week suspended prison sentence for selling illicit tobacco.
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NewsGovernment gives go-ahead to plain packaging plans
Tobacco products, including cigarettes and roll your own (RYO), will be sold in plain packaging, the government announced today.
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NewsBooker announces another round of positive results
Booker has posted positive results for its last trading quarter, with total sales in the 12 weeks to 28 March up 16.3%
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NewsOverhead tobacco gantry boosts sales for pioneering store
A convenience store in Biddulph, Staffordshire, has become the first to install a new overhead cigarette dispenser.
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NewsE-cigarette usage by minors under the spotlight
Just over 12% of 14 to 17 year olds have tried an electronic cigarette, new research has revealed.
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NewsEnergy companies face competition inquiry
The UK’s big six energy companies could once again fall under the spotlight as part of a definitive investigation into the energy market.
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NewsSmoking rates rise in Australia despite plain packaging
Smoking rates in Australia have increased since the introduction of plain packaging in 2012, new findings have revealed.
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NewsJTI removes gantry from store caught selling tobacco to kids
A store which was repeatedly caught selling tobacco products to under 18s has had its JTI gantry removed
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NewsFlood-hit stores still struggling to secure support
Flood-hit retailers could be missing out on valuable support to help get their businesses back on track.