All News articles – Page 289
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NewsTechnology changing the game for wholesalers
Leading wholesalers gave suppliers an insight last week into how new technology and digital communication is transforming efficiency and relationships in the independent supply chain.
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NewsOral care: Youth appeal
A dental time bomb is ticking away, according to a recent survey of UK dentists conducted by Wrigley….
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NewsLunchbox: Sales packed
The lunchbox police are on patrol, but there’s no need for retailers to be alarmed, according to Kate Miller.
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NewsEconomy launches overtake premium NPD
The number of economy products launched in the UK was higher than that of premium launches for the first time in 2012, according to new research from Mintel.
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NewsFamily Shopper, Bushbury, West Midlands
Booker’s Family Shopper discount symbol group has been a year in gestation - and now it’s ready to roll out…
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NewsCome to terms with it
Mike Thompson read the T&Cs presented to him by PPL and has got embroiled in an interesting wrangle…
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NewsWelsh AMs pledge support for c-stores
Welsh Assembly Members threw their political weight behind the independent c-store sector last week after launching a cross-party group on small shops.
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NewsFrom the ashes
Dilip Shah’s Harrow c-store was holding its own against a Tesco Express across the road, but then disaster struck. Now he’s picking up the pieces.
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NewsHeatwave sends sales soaring across the UK
Retailers’ prayers were answered this month as sizzling temperatures sent c-stores’ sales soaring across the UK.
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NewsVAT scam could cost retailers over £2,000
Retailers have been warned of a VAT scam that could leave them with a bill for over £2,000.
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NewsMorrisons plans to open 100 M Local stores by end of 2013
Morrisons has outlined its ambition to become a “true multi-format player” through the aggressive expansion of its convenience estate.
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NewsGovernment postpones tobacco plain packaging plans
The government today postponed plans to introduce plain packaging for tobacco products in England.
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NewsSchools urged to crack down on packed lunches
A government-commissioned study into school food has called for a crackdown on packed lunches in a bid to increase take up of school dinners.
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NewsMomentum grows for UK Small Business Saturday
Momentum for a Small Business Saturday in the UK has grown following a show of support from trade organisations and government.
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NewsACS urges government to reconsider Crime Bill
The ACS has called on the government to reconsider amendments to the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill.
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NewsSpar stalwart Stan Moore passes away
One of Spar’s most well respected retailers, Stan Moore, sadly passed away on Saturday June 29.
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NewsCharity scheme extended to independent Spar retailers
A.F. Blakemore has extended its charitable trust scheme to include independent Spar retailers.
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NewsPost Office admits to defects in its Horizon computer system
The Post Office has admitted there are defects in its Horizon computer system following an independent review.
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NewsTV show seeks retailers affected by shoplifting
The makers of Mary Portas: Secret Shopper and Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares are looking for independent c-store owners to feature in a new television series on shoplifting.