All News articles – Page 404
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Alcohol proposals won’t stop abuse
A committee of MPs has called for tighter regulation of alcohol promotions and advertising, a minimum price for alcoholic drinks and a rise in the duty on spirits and white cider, in an effort to tackle problem drinking.
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Tobacco display: the battle of the ban
When parliament voted for a ban on the display of tobacco products late last year, it seemed that convenience retailers would be burdened with the cost and operational difficulties of complying with the law. In fact, there's still plenty to fight for.
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Ombudsman to intervene in music disputes
Store owners who feel they are being overcharged to play music at work are being urged to contact the PRS for Music ombudsman.
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Daily newspaper circulations slip below 10 million
The combined circulations of English national newspapers fell below 10 million in December the first time this has happened since the Second World War.
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Career advisors pick retail as a good bet
Careers advisors are more likely to recommend a career in retail today than five years ago, says a new survey.
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Booker aims for bigger and better
Booker's sales director Steve Fox tells Gaelle Walker why he's in such high spirits
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Bestway’s year of growth and profit
Wholesale group Bestway has reported a strong year of trading for 2008/09.
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C-stores rush to the rescue in big freeze
Convenience stores have been hailed as the "fifth emergency service" as they battled against the recent adverse weather conditions to supply stranded locals with groceries and good cheer.
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Christmas bonus tops good season for Spar
Spar UK has announced strong results for its convenience stores over Christmas, with total sales rising by 10.39% in the last two weeks of the year.
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Booze is the news at this year’s CRS
The demise of several big-name off-licence chains in 2009 is one of the areas of opportunity to be explored at the Convenience Retailing Show (CRS), which takes place at the Birmingham NEC on March 21-24. The annual gathering of the...
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New group brings c-stores to the office
New convenience group Today Retail has added a third store to its portfolio and plans further expansion.
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Time to buy a convenience store - if you can find the funds
A retail property expert believes now is the time for experienced retailers to invest in new stores, as property prices have reached rock-bottom.
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Co-op thrives but warns of tough times
Co-operative Group chief executive Peter Marks has warned that the tough trading climate will persist into 2011.
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On the crest of a wave
For the past 18 months the media has been filled with talk of store closures, job losses and the failing economy. But C-Store Champion Steve Bassett is one of many convenience retailers who have seized the opportunity to invest in their business...
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Lib Dems "wrong" on tobacco test purchases
Retailers and trade associations have launched a furious challenge against data used by the Liberal Democrats to suggest that 22% of shops are willing to sell tobacco to children.
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Keswick flood relief initiative is a success
Independent retailer Alan Dunn is enjoying hero status in his local community after co-ordinating a relief effort for victims of the recent flooding in Cumbria.
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Suppliers and small stores get their man
A new grocery market ombudsman will be set up to protect small suppliers and retailers from the power of supermarkets, the government has said. The decision follows a recommendation made by the Competition Commission in its 2008 market...
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Tories vow to tackle illicit tobacco trade
Convenience retailers have given a cautious welcome to new Conservative Party promises to clamp down on the illegal tobacco trade and review the law relating to the proxy purchasing of tobacco by adults for children. Launching the party's...
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Online shopping rise won’t worry indies
A boom in online grocery shopping, as predicted by industry think tank IGD, is not expected to threaten the viability of small stores.
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Names remain as Threshers sold off
The off-licence brands of Threshers, Victoria Wine, Bottoms Up and The Local are to live on after property firm SEP Properties bought them from the administrators of parent company First Quench, which collapsed last year.