All articles by David Visick – Page 14
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MSYS lays out its community ideas
The My Shop Is Your Shop (MSYS) campaign has published key dates and ideas for community activities over the summer.
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MSP revolt delays alcohol shake-up
Controls on the supply of alcohol in Scotland - described as devastating, discriminatory and draconian by retailers - will not be forced into law in September.
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NewsStraight to the heart
Retailers have taken their concerns direct to policy makers at a House of Commons reception
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Swinging low
Best-selling magazines have taken a hit, but that needn't worry those retailers who know what their customers want
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The extra smile
When Mike and Rachael Gosnay decided to spruce up their customer service, they challenged their staff to rewrite the rules.
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Licensing Act will cost Scots £16m
Complying with new licensing regulations which come into force this year are expected to cost the Scottish convenience store industry more than £16m.
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Wine tasting will raise the spirits
Retailers searching for a boost in tough economic times should look no further than their alcohol section.
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Anger at test purchase sting
Chesterfield retailer Jasbir Mann is fuming after being caught by what he believes are underhand methods used by test purchasing teams.
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NewsStop tobacco proxy purchasing
Join us in calling for a new law to stop adults buying tobacco products for children.
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Fruit to go
As the government's Change 4 Life campaign goes nationwide, Dave Visick visits the North East stores playing their part in the lifestyle makeover
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New lines are key to success
Independent retailers who have built their success on cigarettes and alcohol need to urgently review their business model, according to Dennis Evans, head of Spar distribution at wholesaler AF Blakemore.
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Features and analysis
Show your caring side through NIW
Award-winning retailer Raj Aggarwal is urging fellow store owners to throw themselves behind National Independents’ Week (NIW), June 1-6.
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ACS puts stores' case on alcohol
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has advised the government to tackle the sources of alcohol-related harm rather than introduce new legislation which could put small stores at a disadvantage.
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Features and analysis
Food service is a hot topic at CRS
Food to go and hot drinks are a central feature of this year's Convenience Retailing Show (CRS) which takes place at the NEC, March 1-3.
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Loans deal eases cash flow fears
Retail groups have welcomed the government's new package of measures to help small businesses survive the financial downturn.
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Retailer response delays tobacco legislation
The government has delayed the proposed introduction of a £80 fine for shop staff who sell cigarettes to under-18s after pressure from retail trade associations.
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Stealth tobacco penalty angers retailers
The ACS has criticised the government for the fast-track introduction a new penalty for retailers who sell tobacco to under-18s.
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Health drive offers fresh opportunity
Fresh and healthy food could be an area of significant growth for community retailers in the coming months as the government rolls out its Change 4 Life anti-obesity campaign.
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Change everything
Colin Landsburgh talks to Dave Visick about retailers' part in forming Scotland's new social agenda and his own role as Scottish Grocers' Federation president