All News articles – Page 398
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Real Deal targets a fake-free future
The fight against the sale of counterfeit goods in markets and car boot sales has been cranked up a notch after the first of a new series of regular conferences to tackle the problem was held in London last month.
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Doctors’ plans put pressure on stores
A new report by one of the UK's most influential health lobby groups has angered tobacco retailers by proposing radical control strategies which could force them out of the market. The report by the Royal College of Physicians...
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New fines for selling on illegal imports
HMRC has introduced new penalties for illegally selling cigarettes, alcohol and fuel which come into effect this month. The new 'wrongdoing penalties' will impose a fine as well as reclaiming lost duty, and will apply in addition to...
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Pump prices fuel a local opportunity
Price increases could boost neighbourhood retailers, despite rising costs. Prices at the pumps have hit a record average of £1.20 a litre, and industry experts have warned that the price could rocket to £1.50 this summer.
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Green basket gives less to carry and less to bury
The Co-operative group has unveiled the UK's first 100% recycled plastic shopping basket.
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Convenience stores set out their election day wishlist
The convenience sector needs to to grasp its opportunity to influence future government policy as election candidates compete for their vote, say its trade associations.
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Switch for energy savings
Falling prices? Don’t be misled – the suppliers may not be telling the whole story. The only way to control your fuel bills is to take action yourself
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Sign up to make local food work for you
Rural shops throughout England are being offered the chance to bolster their local food offer with confidence by signing up to the lottery-funded Making Local Food Work scheme.
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Planning for Easter sets the tills ringing
It was a happy Easter weekend for convenience retailers who reported excellent sales over the four-day break.
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Convenience stores set out their election wishlist
The convenience sector needs to to grasp its opportunity to influence future government policy as election candidates compete for their vote, say its trade associations.
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Pump prices fuel an opportunity for local shops
Highest-ever fuel prices could increase distribution costs but also boost footfall, retailers say.
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Public backs Sunday trading restrictions
As large retail groups call for a change in the law, over three-quarters of the public say they want the current Sunday trading rules to remain.
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Scholarships for budding retail leaders
Skillsmart Retail and Retail Trust have 10 management training scholarships worth £1,750 each to give away to independent retailers.
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Locals help retailer repay stolen cash
A village community has rallied around its local subpostmaster and helped him to repay the £28,000 he had admitted stealing from the Post Office.
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Wedge gives independents the edge
Independent retailers in the upmarket boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea are banking on a boost in trade following the extension of the Wedge card scheme earlier this month.
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Londis pitches own label against brands
A new Londis scheme which encourages value-driven shoppers to choose own label goods over big brands has divided opinion among the group's retailers.
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Residents to decide on ‘family friendly’ newsagents
An East Sussex MP is calling on his constituents to compile a list of "family friendly" newsagents who they feel are displaying magazine covers appropriately.
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Best-One aims for 1,000 stores
Best-One controller James Hall tells Sarah Britton his ambitions for the symbol group
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Budget offers little aid for small shops
The needs of the small store industry were given little consideration in last week's Budget, the last of the current parliament. With just over a month to go before the General Election, Chancellor Alistair Darling announced another round...
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Islanders back local convenience chain
Customers are coming back to their local shops, says an Isle of Wight retail group which is celebrating its 10th anniversary by opening three new stores.