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You have to post online
You might think from reading past columns that all subpostmasters hate the Post Office - and indeed, many do when it comes to its glitchy Horizon accounting system.
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Tune in and pay the piper
I can only assume that PPL is mounting a new drive to collect music licence fees since, as this is being written, I’ve received two calls from two Mr Patels in two days.
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NewsLondis retailers go for gold with promotional bays
Dedicated ‘gold end’ promotional bays at the front of Londis stores are helping retailers rack up impressive sales growth.
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NewsFake cigarettes and alcohol top seizure list
Seizures of counterfeit goods, including tobacco and alcohol, by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have reached a three year high according to the annual Intellectual Property (IP) Crime Report.
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NewsNFRN offered electronic cigarette opportunity
The National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) has agreed a deal with Nicolites to help members enter the electronic cigarette market.
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NewsSunshine softens Sunday trading relaxation impact
The warm weather helped soften the blow of the temporary relaxation of Sunday trading laws
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NewsGet motivated!
Struggling to motivate your team? You’re not alone. Aidan Fortune speaks to leading retailers on how to get the best from your staff.
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NewsNisa delivers record surplus rebate to members
Nisa has announced an increased level of surplus rebate to be paid to its retail members, following a strong year of trading
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NewsMilitary ID can now be used as proof of age
Retailers can now accept military ID as proof of age for alcohol, tobacco and other age-restricted products, following a change in Ministry of Defence (MOD) policy.
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NewsMayfair celebrates with limited edition pack
JTI is celebrating Mayfair’s 20th anniversary with the launch of a limited edition pack. Special packs of its mid-priced cigarette brand will be available in all channels…
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NewsLil-lets revamps sanpro range
Lil-Lets is launching two new products and unveiling a new brand identity this autumn. Lil-Lets Ultra Six Droplet Tampons and Lil-Lets Teen Liners…
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NewsBacardi launches 150th anniversary campaign
Bacardi has launched a new advertising campaign as part of its 150th anniversary celebrations.
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NewsMalibu celebrates the sunset on TV
Malibu has launched a new TV advert which invites consumers to ‘celebrate the sunset’ with the coconut flavoured rum brand.
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NewsNumber of young smokers declining
The number of young people taking up smoking has continued to fall in the past year the latest NHS Smoking Drinking and Drug Use survey has revealed.
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NewsReduction in shoplifting and staff theft in stores
Shoplifting and staff theft in UK stores are on the decline, according to a new retail crime report.
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NewsTetley invests £10m in marketing campaign
Tetley is to embark on its biggest marketing programme for a decade.
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NewsSales burn bright as Olympic games get under way
Across the UK convenience store owners’ meticulous Olympic preparations ensured that games trading got off to an electric start.
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NewsC-store sales to hit £44bn by 2017
Sales in convenience stores are expected to grow by £10bn over the next five years
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NewsBibby Distribution signs depot deal with Morrisons
The distribution arm of Bibby, which owns Costcutter, has announced a deal to manage five Morrisons depots across the country.
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NewsStrong first quarter for PayPoint
Cold weather and growing internet sales helped PayPoint achieve strong first quarter results.