All News articles – Page 417
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Just the tonic: Brinsley Pharmacy, Nottingham
Pharmacist Garming Cheung had the perfect cure for an ailing store in Brinsley. Sarah Britton went to find out more. Brinsley Pharmacy & Food Fayre in Nottingham may not look like a convenience store from the outside, but new owner Garming Cheung says...
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JTI cuts off counterfeit trader
Tobacco manufacturer JTI (Ireland) has severed its trading relationship with an Irish retailer it believes has been selling counterfeit versions of its products. The decision is believed to be the first time a supplier has taken such action.
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Tesco’s planning tactics under fire
Tesco has been found guilty of making misleading claims to support its planning application for a new supermarket in Essex, the second time in recent weeks that the retail giant's tactics have been questioned. In an earlier case, a letter of support...
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Scottish stores left in licensing limbo
Scottish retailers have demanded licensing authorities take a common sense approach to the enforcement of new alcohol legislation which began this week. Despite applying months ago, many store owners have yet to receive either premises...
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NVQs out in qualifications overhaul
A new set of qualifications for the retail sector is introduced this month, replacing the established National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs). Described as the biggest overhaul of retail qualifications in more than two decades, the new...
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Calls for responsible approach to DVD loophole
Retailers who sell and rent DVDs have been advised to continue following age-restriction guidelines despite the discovery of a legal loophole which means they cannot be prosecuted for selling or renting Cert 18 movies and video games to children.
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Post Office pays the price for ATM error
The Post Office has climbed down over its demand for hundreds of thousands of pounds in backdated charges from retailers for supplying cash to their free Hanco ATM machines.
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Cover prices fuel investigation call
The National Federation of Retail Newsagents has challenged the Office of Fair Trading decision not to allow retailers to set their own prices for newspapers.
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Walk & Shop saves cash on top-up trips
National Walk & Shop Day, which takes place on September 16, is the local retailers' chance to demonstrate the advantages of shopping close to home.
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Nisa-Today's rejects second Bibby bid
Nisa-Today's has turned down a second takeover approach by Bibby Line Group
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Rural retailers get a shortcut to suppliers
Independent stores in remote locations have a new voice to put their case for a fair deal from suppliers with the appointment of former Mars trading director Trevor West as chairman of the Rural Shops Alliance (RSA).
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Retailers urged to wage war on waste
The issue of thrown-away food both from overstocking and through customers buying more than they can eat looks set to top the retail agenda as the government introduces new measures to reduce wastage.
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Irish lose staff and sales to smugglers
An Irish retailer says he has had to lay off three staff as a result of a surge in the illicit trade in cigarettes.
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Charge rise adds to fears of monopoly
Newspaper and magazine wholesaler Menzies Distribution has shocked retailers by raising its Carriage Service Charges (CSCs) just a week after picking up substantial new business.
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Councils unite to stop street sellers
Councils across England, Wales and Scotland are hoping to stem the flow of illegal tobacco products into communities by uniting in a mass information sharing programme with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
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Epos system made for indies, by indies
A new epos system developed by retailers is now available to the 2,250 members of Booker's Premier symbol group.
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Minister stands by display ban
Health Minister Gillian Merrion has told retailers' representatives that the government is determined to force through its proposed display ban on tobacco products.In meetings earlier this week with the Association of Convenience Stores...
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Bank glitch causes retailers a headache
Store owners across the UK found themselves in the firing line recently after a technical hitch with the Bank of Scotland's electronic card terminals charged many shoppers twice for Chip and PIN purchases.
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Costcutter launches pound trial
Costcutter stores across the UK could soon be fitted with new '£1 or less' zones, if a trial proves successful.
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Martin McColl set for fresh direction
Martin McColl's Scottish store estate is to benefit from an expanded fresh food offer following the appointment of influential retailing figure Stanley Morrice as Scotland director.The former head of upmarket Scottish deli chain McLeish...