All News articles – Page 316
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NewsCorona launches new beach volleyball app
Corona is bringing the fun of a Cancun beach to Britain’s stores with the launch of a new beach volleyball and beer finder app.
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NewsStores withstand adverse weather conditions
Convenience Stores are battling against testing trading conditions as large swathes of England continue to be hit by heavy rain and high winds.
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NewsHancocks to move to new level after management buy-out
The 50-year-old family-owned cash and carry Hancocks has been sold to its management and H2 Equity Partners (H2) in a move which is hoped to “take the company to the next level”.
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NewsCalls to protect small stores from energy bill threat
The ACS is reiterating its call for local shops to be afforded the same protection as domestic consumers ahead of the publication of the Energy Bill, expected this week.
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NewsFunding boost for community-owned shops up for grabs
The Plunkett Foundation has been awarded almost £500,000 to create a new support service for rural communities…
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It just doesn't add up
Stephen Cuthbert ‘summed’ up the dilemma of do-you/don’t-you offer PayPoint/Payzone services very well…
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Read clause four of the charter
An update on Naresh Chadda’s moan about his wholesaler continuing practice of increasing his order of two Irish dailies…
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Got you by the short and curlies
Andrew and Sharon Carne’s reaction to Streamline’s cost of compliance had been similar: “What a cheek.”…
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Sitting ducks are easy hits
I’ve been contacted by two businesses which had instructed Amrit Johal over HMRC’s substantial seizures of alcohol…
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NewsMultiples denied Christmas Sunday trading relaxation
An appeal by supermarket chief executives to relax Sunday trading laws over Christmas has been refused.
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NewsOfgem pledges to protect small businesses
Energy regulator Ofgem has pledged to support small businesses and ensure suppliers treat them more fairly.
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NewsTime for last orders on pub conversions
Independent retailers are calling for a change in planning laws amid concerns over the growing number of disused pubs being converted into convenience stores by the multiples.
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NewsGovernment urged to include local shops in energy tariff plans
Local shops should be given the same level of help accessing fairer energy tariffs as consumers, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) claims.
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NewsPlain packaging hits Australian retailers
Australian retailers are running down stocks of branded tobacco before plain packaging legislation is enforced next month…
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NewsKwiksave, West Bromwich
Atul Amin has converted his former Nisa-branded store in West Bromwich to Costcutter’s Kwiksave format.
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NewsTobacco: The big smoke
The cigar category can provide retailers with a warm glow this winter, says Gaelle Walker, especially if you concentrate on mini cigars and premium.
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NewsSales assistant of the year 2012
Daniel Hill, from Spar Lambeg, Lisburn, Northern Ireland. With awards host Cheryl Baker and Procter & Gamble’s Paul Lettice. Daniel was also Multiple Symbol sector winner.
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NewsMultiple & Co-op sector winner
Simon Sims from Chelmsford Star Co-op, Hutton, Essex, with awards host Cheryl Baker and CCE’s Selena Taylor. Simon was also Community Hero of the year.
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NewsWinter campaign for Nurofen launched
Reckitt Benckiser (RB) has launched a new winter advertising campaign for its Nurofen brand.
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NewsIndependent symbol sector winner
Angus Pidgley, from Knight’s Budgens of Hassocks, West Sussex, with awards host Cheryl Baker and JTI’s Rupert Hinde.