All News articles – Page 499
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"Don't bash supermarkets"
Leading competition lawyers have warned pressure groups that a purely anti-supermarket approach is likely to be counter-productive with the Competition Commission (CC).
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Irish stores battle on
The National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) in the Republic of Ireland is running a campaign in support of local shops, using the message 'Use Us or Lose Us'.
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A big step forward for independents
East Anglian cash and carry operator ForWard Foods is hoping to develop a new wholesaling concept to support local independent retailers.
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A bit fruity
Consumption of fruit, salads and vegetables is predicted to rise over the next year, according to a survey of UK fresh produce businesses.
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New Dream Number off the blocks
The first National Lottery draw to raise funds for the London 2012 Olympics has been officially launched ahead of its first draw tomorrow (July 15).
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Doncaster leads booze crackdown
An intensive crackdown on underage alcohol sales takes place in Doncaster this weekend (July 14-16).
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Small stores claim victory over Sundays
It's official - there will be no changes to the current Sunday trading regime for the foreseeable future, and C-Store has played its part in securing this vital victory for the small store sector.
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End of the world
The World Cup ended a week early for retailers as England crashed out in the quarter finals against Portugal.
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Parfetts to launch franchise
Leading wholesaler Parfetts Cash & Carry is set to trial a new store concept which it hopes to offer to franchisees.
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reverse order
The Cadbury product recall has highlighted a need for clearer communication lines to independents. Jac Roper reports
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A search for perfection
United Co-op, together with Unilever, has used the virtual world to come up with its next generation of store layouts. Amy Lanning checks out the new look
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Not so special
Independent convenience store customers are more likely to buy gifts, cards and treats in their local shop than supermarket c-store customers.
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The Wight stuff
Rich Airey meets the husband and wife team behind the success story of Chale Green Stores on the Isle of Wight
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Glad about fads
Brits spend £11.2bn a year following the latest food fads, according to a survey by Heinz salad cream.
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Streets ahead
The multiples may think they can bring the high street under one roof, but they aren't the only ones. C-store operators are experienced in in-store services too, says Ronan Hegarty
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Local authority
Andrew Newton's extensive work in the community has bagged him the town category award and £250 in our Growing with Warburtons competition. Amy Lanning catches up with him
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MPs promise staff bank holiday rights
Workers are a step closer to being entitled to take paid leave for bank holidays in addition to statutory four weeks annual leave.
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Coast is clear for Southern Co-op
Southern Co-operatives is set to launch a major new anti-crime initiative covering the Portsmouth area.
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Keep up to date with legal issues
Licensed retailers can now make use of a free legal updates service previously only available to the on-trade.