All News articles – Page 467
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Retailers face age change backlash
Convenience retailers fear abuse and intimidation from angry teenage smokers after a poll carried out on the eve of the change revealed that 33% of 16- to 24-year-olds were unaware the legal purchase age for tobacco would increase to 18 on October 1.
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One bag fits all
The FWD My Shop is Your Shop (MSYS) campaign is seeking retailers' opinions on the viability of introducing a recyclable shopping bag for the independent sector.
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Payzone ATM deal fills a hole
Payzone says it will be able to offer retailers better margins after parent company Alphyra and cash machine provider Cardpoint agreed terms on a merger.
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Thrown away
Newsagents who treat home news delivery (HND) as just a community service are missing a vital business opportunity, says the NFRN
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Nisa backs Bibby deal
Bibby's recently acquired controlling interest in Costcutter is good news for the Nisa membership, chief executive Neil Turton told the group's annual conference this week.
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New Batleys depot opens
Bestway is to open its first Batleys cash and carry depot in the South East this weekend.
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Key stores courted
Key Store retailers in the South of England are being approached with an offer to convert to Booker's Premier fascia following the wholesaler's reverse takeover by Blueheath earlier this year.
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Small firms demand specialist help
Close to half (49%) of small business owners believe simplified government business support schemes should be targeted more at them and less at big business, a survey has found.
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Supermarkets letting down minority groups
Older people, ethnic groups and single-parent families are among UK consumers who will lose out significantly without a range of independent retailers, says a survey.
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Electricity firms told to shape up
Small businesses are getting a raw deal from electricity suppliers, according to new research by Energywatch.
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Sector embraces training service
The retail and wholesale sectors have shown particular interest in the government's training service for employers, Train to Gain.
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PM's licence threat riles independents
Trade associations and retailers have voiced concerns over comments on underage drinking by prime minister Gordon Brown at the recent Labour Party conference.
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More stores for Martin McColl
Martin McColl is still on the acquisition trail despite landing 92 Smile stores last month.
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Rusts sold to Midcounties
Midcounties Co-op has bought the 10-strong chain of Rusts c-stores for an undisclosed sum.
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Raising the stakes
Getting your hands on extra funds isn't easy, but it can be done if you do your homework, says Jac Roper
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A new wave of omega 3
Birds Eye is moving into the health arena with its launch of omega 3 fish fingers
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Age rise chaos in Scotland
The Scottish government's "failure" to drive public awareness of the smoking age increase next month is endangering retailers, the Scottish Grocers' Federation (SGF) has warned.
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Wave and pay high on agenda
Contactless payment for low-value transactions will be the next major technology investment for Costcutter stores.