All News articles – Page 274
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NewsHMRC issues festive warning to booze cruisers
Just over six weeks before Christmas, HMRC is reminding shoppers of the rules governing tax and duty on goods brought into the UK from the European Union.
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NewsLEDs head into the spotlight
Improvements to LED lighting mean previous arguments against the technology have been shattered. Here’s why they need a second glance.
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NewsGovernment defends delay to business rates revaluation
The government has defended its decision to delay a revaluation of business rates from 2013 to 2015.
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NewsWest country Spar retailer helps fight off Tesco
West country retailers are celebrating after Cornwall Council rejected Tesco’s plans to build a new supermarket and petrol station in the small town of Bude.
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NewsIdeas worth stealing
Taking ideas from other retailers and using them in your shop is a great way to freshen up your business. Here’s a few of the best for you to pinch.
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NewsCouncils give green light to free festive parking
Councils across the country are attempting to drum up trade for businesses and create some festive cheer by running free parking schemes in the run up to Christmas.
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NewsBudgens launches premium Discover the Taste range
Budgens has launched a new premium own brand range under the label Discover the Taste.
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NewsBabies & Toddlers: Labour gains
With a baby boom on the horizon, retailers who ignore their pre-school fixture could find themselves missing out on a massive opportunity.
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NewsChristmas Soft Drinks: Splash out
Whether your shoppers will be treating themselves to a luxury line, or simply buying bigger, soft drinks will certainly be on their shopping list.
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NewsTobacco bosses to speak out at illicit trade inquiry
The Home Affairs Select Committee will today take evidence from tobacco manufacturers as part of its ongoing investigation into the illicit tobacco trade.
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NewsC-stores treated to a bumper Halloween
Halloween 2013 proved to be the biggest and best yet for the convenience store sector as retailers up and down the country looked beyond solely promotions and took a more holistic approach to the spooky seasonal event.
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NewsMinisters monitoring Scotland's proxy purchasing laws
The government is keeping “a very close eye” on how Scottish authorities are managing to enforce the newly-created offence of proxy purchasing tobacco products.
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NewsNisa announces 6% half year sales growth
Nisa has announced another set of positive half year results, with sales currently up 6.1% year-on-year while pre-tax profits stand at £7.3m.
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NewsTobacco processing machinery seized in raids
The illicit tobacco trade has been dealt a body-blow following the seizure of key processing machinery from an industrial unit in Bedford.
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NewsOne Stop confirms acquisition of 33 Alfred Jones stores
Tesco-owned One Stop has confirmed its acquisition of 33 Alfred Jones Ltd Spar stores, following last month’s OFT approval.
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NewsNisa makes key appointment as part of business restructure
Nisa Retail has recruited Vodafone’s head of retail Steve Leach to the newly-created position of business unit director for independents and specialists.
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NewsSpar UK and P&G raise £5,421 for ChildLine
Spar UK and P&G have joined forces to clean up for ChildLine.
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NewsLondon boroughs join forces to fight illicit tobacco trade
Boroughs across South East London have launched a co-ordinated plan of attack to curb the sale of illicit tobacco in the region.
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NewsBlockbuster set to enter administration again
DVD rental chain Blockbuster is set to go into administration for the second time.