All articles by David Visick – Page 14

  • News

    MSYS lays out its community ideas

    2009-03-20T00:00:00Z

    The My Shop Is Your Shop (MSYS) campaign has published key dates and ideas for community activities over the summer.

  • News

    MSP revolt delays alcohol shake-up

    2009-03-20T00:00:00Z

    Controls on the supply of alcohol in Scotland - described as devastating, discriminatory and draconian by retailers - will not be forced into law in September.

  • HOUSE OF COMMONS
    News

    Straight to the heart

    2009-03-17T00:00:00Z

    Retailers have taken their concerns direct to policy makers at a House of Commons reception

  • Product News

    Swinging low

    2009-03-06T00:00:00Z

    Best-selling magazines have taken a hit, but that needn't worry those retailers who know what their customers want

  • News

    The extra smile

    2009-03-05T00:00:00Z

    When Mike and Rachael Gosnay decided to spruce up their customer service, they challenged their staff to rewrite the rules.

  • Product News

    Licensing Act will cost Scots £16m

    2009-03-05T00:00:00Z

    Complying with new licensing regulations which come into force this year are expected to cost the Scottish convenience store industry more than £16m.

  • News

    Wine tasting will raise the spirits

    2009-03-04T00:00:00Z

    Retailers searching for a boost in tough economic times should look no further than their alcohol section.

  • News

    Anger at test purchase sting

    2009-02-20T00:00:00Z

    Chesterfield retailer Jasbir Mann is fuming after being caught by what he believes are underhand methods used by test purchasing teams.

  • PROXY-LOGO-NEW-ONE
    News

    Stop tobacco proxy purchasing

    2009-02-19T00:00:00Z

    Join us in calling for a new law to stop adults buying tobacco products for children.

  • Product News

    Fruit to go

    2009-02-07T00:00:00Z

    As the government's Change 4 Life campaign goes nationwide, Dave Visick visits the North East stores playing their part in the lifestyle makeover

  • News

    New lines are key to success

    2009-02-06T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • Features and analysis

    Show your caring side through NIW

    2009-02-04T00:00:00Z

    Award-winning retailer Raj Aggarwal is urging fellow store owners to throw themselves behind National Independents’ Week (NIW), June 1-6.

  • News

    ACS puts stores' case on alcohol

    2009-02-04T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • Features and analysis

    Food service is a hot topic at CRS

    2009-01-23T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • News

    Loans deal eases cash flow fears

    2009-01-23T00:00:00Z

    Retail groups have welcomed the government's new package of measures to help small businesses survive the financial downturn.

  • Product News

    Retailer response delays tobacco legislation

    2009-01-20T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • Product News

    Stealth tobacco penalty angers retailers

    2009-01-16T00:00:00Z

    The ACS has criticised the government for the fast-track introduction a new penalty for retailers who sell tobacco to under-18s.

  • News

    Happy news year

    2009-01-15T00:00:00Z

    A former newspaper wholesaler is rewriting the rules of HND in 2009

  • Product News

    Health drive offers fresh opportunity

    2009-01-15T00:00:00Z

    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.

  • News

    Change everything

    2009-01-15T00:00:00Z

    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