News – Page 202
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NewsGovernment consults on raising National Lottery minimum playing age to 18
The government is consulting on raising the minimum age limit to play National Lottery games to 18.
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NewsEnvironment secretary backs “all in” Deposit Return Scheme
Environment secretary Michael Gove has backed a comprehensive Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers.
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NewsCheshire One Stop store subjected to “terrifying” armed robbery
Cheshire Constabulary are appealing for witnesses following a “terrifying” armed robbery at a One Stop store in Warrington.
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NewsExpanding South West c-store group enjoys success at first Spar store
An expanding South West c-store group is enjoying higher-than-expected sales at its new, fifth store, which is its first to trade under the Spar brand.
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NewsTobacco sniffer dog snaps up top Trading Standards prize
A sniffer dog who has helped to uncover more than £8m worth of illicit tobacco in the last six years has been awarded the top prize at the annual Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) Hero Awards 2019 - the first time the accolade has been handed to an animal.
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NewsHigh street footfall declines -4.5% in June, data reveals
High street footfall declined by -4.5% year on year in the five weeks to 29 June 2019, in contrast to a 0.1% increase in June last year, according to new data.
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NewsMan jailed following Ipswich c-store robbery spree
A man has been jailed for five years following two convenience store armed robberies in eight days in Ipswich.
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NewsMan jailed following armed robbery at Lincolnshire One Stop
A man has been jailed for four years and eight months following a crowbar-wielding armed robbery at a One Stop store in Lincolnshire.
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NewsBusinesses urged to comply with new tax laws as deadline looms
Businesses with an annual turnover above £85,000 are being urged to immediately sign up to the new Making Tax Digital (MTD) system ahead of the 7 August VAT filing date.
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NewsEconomic benefits of DRS highlighted as questions remain unanswered
An all-encompassing Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) would be eight times more beneficial to the UK economy than a more restricted ‘on the go’ system, government analysis has revealed – but questions over the in-store practicalities of a DRS remain unanswered.
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NewsCostcutter Supermarkets Group updates retailer mobile app
Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) has released an upgraded version of its bespoke mobile app that enables retailers to complete their orders more easily.
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NewsVape shops open for business in West Midlands hospitals
Specialist vaping shops have opened for business in two West Midlands hospitals as the number of adults switching from smoking to vaping continues to rise.
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NewsImpulse purchases decline as convenience loses young shoppers
A declining proportion of young people shopping in convenience stores has contributed to a -4% fall in shoppers purchasing on impulse, according to HIM’s analysis of its latest report.
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NewsStore owners urge PCCs to focus funding boost on retail crime
Store owners have demanded more focus on tackling retail crime from Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs), as new Home Office figures revealed a £1bn increase in overall police funding between 2018-19 and 2019-20.
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NewsMan jailed for 10 months for threatening c-store staff with knife
A man who threatened staff with a knife at a Nisa store in Swansea has been jailed for 10 months.
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Features and analysisDesserts: Sweet profits
Goody-laden waffles, crepes, ice-creams and milkshakes are commanding high margins and helping c-stores to become destinations for shoppers looking for a treat.
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NewsLidl to open 12 new stores as part of Scottish investment plans
Lidl has announced plans to open 12 new stores across Scotland, taking its total number of sites in the country beyond 100.
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NewsBarcode Festival raises record £450,000 for GroceryAid
Last week’s star-studded Barcode Festival raised a record £450,000 for industry charity GroceryAid.
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NewsOnline retail will account for 53% of all sales by 2028, report predicts
Online shopping is set to account for more than half of retail sales in the next decade, new research suggests.
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NewsRetailers cautiously optimistic as summer trading starts
Retailers are reporting an encouraging start to summer trading despite the absence, so far, of an extended period of hot weather, such as was experienced last year.