All News articles – Page 388
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Smart facts: Pets win prizes
Consumers continue to feed their pets well, despite the tighter economic times
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Food standards go under the spotlight
Shoppers will be able to compare the cleanliness and hygiene standards of their local shops when the government rolls out its national Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) later this month. The six-tier national scheme, which the Food...
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ID policy in force from next month
Convenience stores will be required to operate age-verification programmes for the sale of alcohol from next month although there is still a chance of a last-minute change of heart by the government. The Mandatory Code on alcohol...
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Own-label sales on a high as shoppers switch
Consumer and retailer confidence in the quality and value of own-label products is increasing demand for them in c-stores, say the sector's wholesalers. Landmark Wholesale last month saw an 11% year-on-year increase in own-brand sales....
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Grab your piece of Olympic gold
With less than two years until the opening of the London 2012 Olympic Games, retailers across the capital and the event's other venues are gearing up to win a share of a £3bn sales opportunity.
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A tough year ahead, predicts Co-op boss
Co-operative Group chief executive Peter Marks has warned that trading conditions are unlikely to improve for at least another 12 months.
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New course offers indies on-the-job training
The relaunched Retail Academy promises practical learning for independents
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‘Queen of Shops’ offers free training
Convenience Store readers have a chance to win a place at a three-day retailing masterclass with Mary Portas, retail guru and star of Mary Queen of Shops.
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Rates rebate for ghost town stores
A group of retailers in Rotherham, including two Co-operative stores, could earn a 10% refund on their business rates because the area they are trading in has gone into decline since their rate valuation.
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Age verification policy for stores starts next month
Convenience stores will be required to operate age-verification programmes for the sale of alcohol from next month – although there is still a chance of a last-minute change of heart by the government.
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Retailer fined for out of date food offences
A shop owner in Kent has been fined £3,465 after a Trading Standards crackdown on food sold beyond its ‘Use By’ date. Krisnnapillai Saseendran, who runs a Spar and a Costcutter in Margate, was convicted of 21 offences under the Food Safety Act.
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Food standards go under the spotlight
Shoppers will be able to compare the cleanliness and hygiene standards of their local shops when the government rolls out its national Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) later this month.
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Own-label sales on a high as shoppers switch
Consumer and retailer confidence in the quality and value of own-label products is increasing demand for them in c-stores, say the sector’s wholesalers.
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Newsagents' fears over Watirose
A newsagent in Cambridge says her business is being “bled dry” by an adjoining Waitrose convenience store which is selling newspapers and magazines.
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Supermarket jobs claims under fire
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has said supermarkets should stop making "misleading" claims about the number of jobs they create when opening a new store.
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FWD urges trade to back Walk & Shop
Next month’s Walk & Shop event aims to trumpet the advantages of shopping locally
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Supply chain charter is no help to newsagents
Newspaper and magazine retailers believe a proposed industry charter will not prevent wholesalers and publishers imposing unwanted allocations and high carriage charges.
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Heart of the community
A savvy set of retailers are reaping financial and social benefits by getting involved with community events. Sarah Britton finds out more
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Supermarket mags hit news stand sales
A familiar rival is threatening the livelihood of independent news traders, according to the latest magazine circulation figures.
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Small businesses could lose local ally
The government office which protects small businesses from excessive local regulation is under threat as part of the coalition's cost-cutting strategy a move which could hinder its aim to reduce the burden of regulation.