All articles by Gaelle Walker – Page 56
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NewsProlific tobacco fraudster jailed for two years
A man who is believed to have supplied illicit tobacco across Humberside has been jailed for two years.
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NewsAdults who buy tobacco for under 18s to be prosecuted
The government is moving ahead with plans to make tobacco proxy purchasing illegal with an amendment to the Children and Families Bill.
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NewsLandmark's Martin Williams to take on FWD chairmanship
Martin Williams is to succeed Guy Farrant as chairman of the Federation of Wholesale Distributors.
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NewsBan on 10s, 19s and menthol cigarettes moves closer
Plans to ban cigarettes in packs of less than 20 and roll your own tobacco in less than 30g have moved another step closer.
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NewsACS calls for an end to damaging energy backbilling
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has strengthened its call for all energy suppliers to limit backbilling to 12 months.
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NewsHouse of Lords stubs out plans to ban tobacco proxy purchasing
The House of Lords has turned down a chance to make the proxy purchasing of tobacco illegal in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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NewsFresh produce and value drive further growth for Booker
Booker has posted another positive set of trading results with total sales in the 16 weeks to January 3 up by 19.1%.
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NewsDavid Sands returns to convenience with new store
David Sands is returning to the sector with a new store trading under the Nisa Local fascia.
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NewsTobacco firms tight-lipped as stores count down to display ban
Tobacco manufacturers are remaining tight-lipped about how they will accomplish the gargantuan task of helping the UK’s small stores comply with the display ban in just over one year’s time.
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NewsMPs debate a ban on tobacco proxy purchasing
Plans to make the proxy purchasing of tobacco products illegal were debated in Parliament on Tuesday.
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NewsConvenience continues to drive sales for Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s convenience business has continued to fuel its overall performance, with sales up 18%.
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NewsKey electronic cigarette brand expands its reach in stores
Electronic cigarette (e-cig) brand Njoy is another step closer to its goal of “making cigarettes obsolete” after expanding its reach into the convenience sector.
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NewsWest Sussex community helps flood-ravaged store bounce back
West Sussex retailers David and Pippa Heritage are back in business less than a week after floods ravaged their store, thanks to the help and support of their local community.
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NewsBooker launches its biggest ever promotional campaign
Booker has launched its biggest ever value campaign to help independent retailers profit in the New Year.
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Product NewsHerbal Essences makes a return to stores
Herbal Essences Classics is to come back to shelves in 2014.
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NewsMidcounties Co-operative launches life-saving project
The Midcounties Co-operative has embarked on a new project to install defibrillators within its local communities.
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NewsSelect & Save takes on Tesco with new festive campaign
Select & Save is hoping to steal a march on the multiples this festive season with a competitive promotional package
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NewsNew look for Marlboro Gold Touch
New-look pricemarked packs of Marlboro Gold Touch cigarettes are hitting gantries.
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NewsMenthol cigarettes and 10s shelved by new EU laws
Small packs of cigarettes and roll your own (RYO) tobacco are to be banned under new rules just agreed by the European Parliament and EU Member States.
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NewsTobacco firms invest in small packs despite threat of ban
Tobacco manufacturers are continuing to invest in smaller pack sizes despite the looming threat of a ban on packs of 10 cigarettes and roll your own (RYO) in packs of less than 20g.