All News articles – Page 190
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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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NewsMorrisons strikes supply deal with Amazon
Morrisons has announced a new supply agreement deal with online giants Amazon that will see hundreds of its products available to purchase online.
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NewsFairtrade products see double digit growth
The Fairtrade Foundation has revealed positive volume growth in several categories as Fairtrade Fortnight 2016 kicks off (Feb 29 - Mar 13).
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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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NewsKeep Sunday Special campaign launches legal challenge
The Keep Sunday Special campaign group has issued notice to legally challenge the government’s decision to press ahead with plans to change Sunday trading regulations.
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NewsBrakes Group acquired by US food distributor for £2.2bn
US food distributor Sysco Corporation has agreed a deal to acquire Brakes Group for approximately £2.2bn from Bain Capital Private Equity.
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NewsGroceryAid director general announces retirement
GroceryAid, the charity for the grocery industry, has announced that its director general, Gillian Barker, is to retire later this year.
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NewsMars Chocolate issues recall after plastic found in product
Mars Chocolate UK is recalling products produced in the Netherlands due to a possible plastic contamination.
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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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NewsMinimum unit pricing more likely to "reduce health inequalities"
Minimum unit pricing (MUP) would benefit public health more than increasing alcohol duty under the current tax system or increasing VAT on alcohol, according to a new report.
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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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NewsSugro UK downsizes symbol ambitions as Retail Club grows
Sugro UK has scaled back ambitions for its Nearbuy symbol group as it focuses on driving membership of its retail club through loyalty schemes such as ‘Cash Bonanza’.
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NewsMass lobby of MPs planned to fight Sunday trading proposals
ACS is helping to co-ordinate a mass lobbying campaign of Parliament on Monday 29 February as legislation devolving Sunday opening hours to local authorities reaches a crucial stage.
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NewsStrong Christmas drives Heritage sales for Nisa
Nisa is reporting strong growth from its own-label range Heritage in the third quarter and during the festive period.
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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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NewsMy Local guarantees milk and bread availability
My Local has launched an in-store milk and bread availability guarantee across all of its 129 operational stores.
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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.