All News articles – Page 206
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NewsPayPoint retailers plan more switch off action
As the PayPoint row continues to run, two more “switch off” dates have been announced by disgruntled retailers.
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NewsFirst Budgens divestment store sold to Sainsbury's
The first Budgens store to be divested to an independent retailer - Tout’s Budgens in Cheddar, Somerset - has been sold to Sainsbury’s.
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NewsRetailers urged to speak out on Sunday trading plans
Store owners are being urged to get their voices heard on plans to relax Sunday Trading laws before it’s too late.
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NewsMajor Nisa retailer switches to One Stop Franchise
The first chain of stores has joined the One Stop Franchise.
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NewsRetailers warned over new alcohol registration scheme
Retailers who sell alcohol to other businesses, or regularly sell large volumes to a single customer, may have to register as wholesalers.
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NewsSGF hits out at electronic cigarette advertising ban plans
The Scottish Grocer’s Federation has hit out at proposals to give the Scottish government powers to ban the advertising of electronic cigarettes.
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NewsBestway simplifies online ordering for retailers
Bestway has unveiled a package of improvements to its Bestway and Batleys websites to simplify online ordering for retailers.
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NewsThere is still time to enter Sales Assistant of the Year 2015
Retailers have just a few weeks left to enter their staff into the Sales Assistant of The Year 2015 awards.
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NewsLandmark cuts the price of key own brand lines
Landmark Wholesale is slashing the price of 12 of its best-selling own brand products and launching a new ‘7 Day Deals’ promotional mechanic.
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NewsConsultation on "unpopular" Sunday Trading plans opens
The government has launched its six week consultation on plans to relax Sunday Trading laws.
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NewsImperial and Philip Morris to end sales and distribution agreement
The sales and distribution agreement between Philip Morris Limited (PML) and Imperial Tobacco Limited for PML cigarette brands is to end on 18 October.
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NewsNisa appoints Robin Brown as chief financial officer
Nisa has appointed Robin Brown as chief financial officer on a permanent basis.
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NewsAuthorities smash counterfeit vodka bottling factory
The sale of thousands of bottles of toxic fake vodka has been prevented following a raid on an illegal alcohol factory in Widnes, Cheshire.
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NewsCostcutter to bag bigger lunch sales with new sarnie range
The Costcutter Supermarkets Group is hoping to help retailers bag a bigger bite of the key lunch market with a new range of Independent sandwiches.
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NewsBudgens hopes to boost footfall with new radio ads
Budgens has hit the airwaves with a national summer radio campaign focusing on its range of local products and big brand promotions.
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NewsRetailers urged to convey Sunday Trading concerns to MPs
With MPs back in their constituencies, retailers are being urged to get in contact and explain the negative impact of proposed changes to Sunday Trading regulations on their business.
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NewsLow pay commission urged to consider national living wage
The Association of Convenience Stores has urged the Low Pay Commission (LPC) to “fully consider” the impact of the national living wage on local shops in its new consultation.
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NewsOriginal One Stop franchisees open second store
One Stop Franchise pioneers Shelley and Anu Goel are to open their second store in Birmingham, following the success of their first site in Acocks Green.
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NewsC-stores face online challenge ahead of Amazon Fresh launch
Independent retailers will have to work even harder to hang on to market share as the online sales market sees a further leap forward with the launch of Amazon’s new grocery delivery service in the next few months.
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NewsLocal retailer posts footfall boost thanks to new signs
Independent retailer Peter Lamb is cashing in on on a 20% jump in passing trade after he fitted new exterior signage.