All News articles – Page 229
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NewsGluten free goods offer a growing opportunity to profit
Gluten free products are increasing in popularity and now account for more than 10% of supermarket shoppers’ weekly purchases.
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NewsRetailers warned about tobacco voucher scam
JTI is warning retailers not to be taken in by a voucher scam being used by some tobacco shoppers in the run up to the festive season.
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NewsTogether is better
Working with other retailers, either locally or nationally, can help your business grow. We speak to four Champions about their collaborations.
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NewsMinimum wage could be devolved to Scotland
Retailers in Scotland have urged First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to show restraint if the minimum wage is devolved to the Scottish government.
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NewsSoft drinks summit with CCE
C-Store welcomed leading retailers and senior personnel from Coca-Cola Enterprises to its first Soft Drinks Summit last month.
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NewsYouth smoking rates rise in Australia despite plain packs
Youth smoking rates have increased since plain packaging was introduced in Australia two years ago, new figures have revealed.
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NewsAutumn Statement: Chancellor announces business rate review
Chancellor George Osborne has announced a full review of business rates in today’s Autumn Statement.
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NewsCo-operative Food acquires five Budgens stores from Kash Jaffar
The Co-operative Food has bought five Budgens stores from Kash Jaffar in addition to two Londis stores.
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NewsFood deflation reported for first time in eight years
Food prices fell in November for the first time since records began in December 2006, according to the latest BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index (SPI).
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NewsP&H looks to build sales through Belfast depot
Palmer & Harvey is looking to expand its business in Northern Ireland following the migration of Costcutter retailers into the network.
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NewsCommunity care helps flood-hit store re-open
Almost a year after it was devastated by floods, Ponsanooth Village Stores in Cornwall has re-opened its doors following months of hard graft and an extraordinary show of community spirit.
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NewsMcColl’s on target to hit 2014 trading expectations
McColl’s expects to reach its estimated target for 2014 as sales have improved by 5.0% in the final financial quarter.
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NewsIllicit tobacco threat moves to the internet
Responsible convenience store retailers are increasingly losing out to a new and rapidly growing threat as illicit tobacco sales move from the streets to cyber space.
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NewsMcColl's fined £150,000 for not protecting staff
McColl’s has been fined £150,000 for failing to protect its staff during a series of store robberies in Merseyside.
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NewsHome Office confirms simplified licence renewal process
Retailers who are due to renew their licence in early 2015, before legislation to scrap the 10-year renewal rule is enforced, will enjoy a simplified application process, the Home Office has confirmed.
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NewsWarner's Budgens store damaged in ATM robbery
Warner’s Budgens in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire was left with a 10ft hole in the side of the store following an ATM robbery involving a telescopic loader.
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NewsGuidance on tackling fuel theft published by the ACS
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has teamed up with the Home Office to create new guidance for retailers on fuel theft.
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NewsOne Stop to bring its franchise format to Scotland in 2015
One Stop is planning to enter the Scottish market in 2015, bringing both its franchise and company-owned store formats.