All articles by Gaelle Walker – Page 65
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NewsDemand for British products on the up
A third of British shoppers say they are now willing to pay more for British food - up from a quarter before the horsemeat scandal broke.
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NewsUK retailers exceed green targets, according to report
The UK retail industry is exceeding many of its green goals, a progress report has found.
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Product NewsThe Bestway Group launches fresh meat offer
The Bestway Group has launched a new range of fresh packaged meats.
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NewsNestlé recalls Kit Kat Chunky bars following plastic scare
Nestlé is recalling some of its Kit Kat Chunky bars and a Kit Kat Easter egg after bits of plastic were discovered inside.
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NewsClub class
More and more retailers are realising the advantages of joining a retail club. Gaelle Walker examines how to get the benefits of a group but still keep your independence.
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NewsOfgem plans mean fairer energy market for small businesses
Many more small businesses can expect to benefit from a fairer energy market this summer after Ofgem revealed plans to introduce new enforceable standards and extend its definition of ‘mico-businesses.’
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NewsMinister highlights parking threat to local shops
Over-zealous parking wardens and an aggressive enforcement culture are damaging high streets and local shops, secretary of state for local government Eric Pickles has claimed.
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NewsPlain packaging burden on small stores revealed
Small Australian stores are being hit by greater operational burdens since the introduction of plain tobacco packaging….
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NewsBestway unveils business-building tool for retailers
A new benchmarking tool from Bestway is promising to help Best-one retailers boost their sales.
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NewsCriminals could benefit from changes to EU tobacco law
Larger health warnings and a ban cigarettes in packs of 10, would create “a huge profit opportunity for criminals” a House of Lords Committee has been warned.
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NewsPlain packaging could be given green light
Plans to introduce plain packaging for tobacco products could be given the go-ahead.
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NewsBatleys launches new transactional website
Batleys Wholesale has launched a new transactional website www.batleys.co.uk.
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NewsBestway incentivises retailers with core range programme
Bestway has launched a new promotional programme which rewards retailers who buy ‘core range’ products.
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NewsSimply Fresh to unveil 40th store next month
Simply Fresh will open its 40th store next month, in the Birmingham suburb of Boldmere.
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NewsCast aways
Where have all the reps gone? Gaelle Walker examines the argument that rural retailers are being cut adrift as visits from suppliers become a thing of the past.
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NewsIllicit tobacco campaign enters second phase
A campaign to clamp down on illicit tobacco sales in the South West has entered its second phase.
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NewsBritish Gas suspends energy management tool
British Gas has been forced to stop making its online energy management tool available to new small business customers
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NewsThe People's Supermarket fails to expand despite healthy trade
The UK’s brutal trading environment is stifling expansion and preventing The People’s Supermarket (TPS) from replicating the success of its Holborn store in other parts of the country, founder Kate Bull has revealed.
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NewsDoctor's orders
A responsibly managed prescription collection service can deliver healthy benefits both to your customers and your bottom line. Gaelle Walker looks at where to begin.
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NewsHeritage Madison seeks to grow with Costcutter
The South West-based store chain Heritage Madison has joined Costcutter as it seeks to expand across the region.