All News articles – Page 254
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NewsGovernment keeps tight lipped about plain packaging delay
The government has missed its own deadline to launch a second plain packaging consultation, as pressure to reconsider the legislation mounts.
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NewsWarning issued over Green Deal energy scams
The government’s energy efficiency Green Deal scheme is being undermined by fraudsters, new evidence from Citizens Advice has revealed.
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NewsCase to introduce minimum pricing referred to Europe
The case to introduce minimum unit pricing of alcohol in Scotland is to be referred to the European Court of Justice.
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NewsDonal Horgan to step down as Musgrave GB boss
Donal Horgan is to step down as managing director of Musgrave GB after more than three years in the role.
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NewsCountdown to the end of cigarette 10 packs begins
Retailers will soon have to wave goodbye to cigarettes in packs of 10 and 19 after the EU finalised the revised Tobacco Products Directive yesterday.
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NewsFire safety campaign shows dangers of illicit cigarettes
A new fire safety campaign highlighting the dangers of illicit ‘cheap white’ cigarettes such as Jin Ling has been launched in Lincolnshire.
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NewsDevon Spar store takes on tourist information centre
A Spar store in Tavistock, Devon, has taken on the local tourist information centre after the council could no longer afford to run the service.
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NewsCamelot CEO Dianne Thompson to retire in October
Camelot chief executive officer Dianne Thompson is to step down from the group in October.
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NewsAustralia's plain packaging law to be tested in court
After almost two years of procedural jousting Australia’s plain packaging law is finally about to be scrutinised in court.
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NewsNisa enjoys record volumes during bumper Easter
Nisa enjoyed a bumper Easter period with record chilled quantities and some of the highest total volumes ever recorded through its central distribution operation.
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NewsUK electronic cigarette usage hits new heights
Electronic cigarette (e-cig) usage has tripled over the past two years, a new ASH and YouGov report has revealed.
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NewsLondis Ascot, Berkshire
Roli Ranger’s Londis store in Ascot, Bucks claimed the Best Communication to Shoppers honour at this year’s Convenience Retail Awards.
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NewsFive arrested as multi-million pound illicit tobacco plot foiled
Five men have been arrested after equipment used for manufacturing illicit cigarettes and tobacco products was found in raids.
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NewsShop theft reaches highest level since 2008, official figures reveal
Shop theft has risen to its highest level in six years, a government’s survey has revealed.
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Trying to keep it all local
They set out to cut down on the food miles, but losing the Lottery will put paid to that aim.
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Calling all you epos experts
We’re looking for a fearless individual who can handle Digipos blades…
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NewsOne Stop franchise expansion gathers pace
The expansion of One Stop’s franchise scheme is continuing to pick up speed with two new stores having opened in Scunthorpe this month.
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These are taxing times for most of us
Although it is unpronounceable, HMRC is a four-letter word in a lot of people’s books, mine included…
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NewsBreaking up is hard to do
“Has anybody said what Scotland leaving the union might mean for us traders?” I was asked…