All articles by Gaelle Walker – Page 25
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NewsPlastic bottle levy 'could make millions' for charity
A proposed levy on single-use plastic bottles alone could generate around £1.75m a day for good causes, the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) claims.
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NewsNew data protection rules to hit stores next year
Retailers have just over five months before they need to be compliant with hard-hitting new data protection regulations or face steep fines.
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NewsRate cut 'will not' prompt significant fall in free ATMs
Plans to cut interchange rates by 20% will not result in an immediate significant decline in free-to-use cash machine numbers, Link claims
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NewsFestive shoppers pick promos over loyalty, study finds
Festive shoppers are increasingly ditching loyalty in favour of promotional offers when doing their grocery shopping.
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NewsFirst EuroMillions HotPicks retailer winner revealed
The first independent retailer to land a £5,000 prize as part of Camelot’s EuroMillions HotPicks incentive has been revealed
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NewsSmart scanner device drives footfall to local stores
A tiny new device which promises to help small stores fight back against the e-commerce giants has launched in the UK.
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NewsGovernment urged to consider track and trace impact on stores
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is urging the government to consider the impact of new Track and Trace regulations on tobacco retailers
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NewsPayPoint reports 'good growth' in retail services
PayPoint has reported “good growth” in its retail services in its first set of interim results since the completion of its restructuring programme.
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NewsSubway stores join live radio streaming revolution
Subway stores and concessions now have access to a cutting-edge entertainment platform which allows them to stream live music and content in-store and on customers’ phones via a dedicated app.
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NewsGovernment urged to commit to funding for post offices
Ministers must safeguard the future of rural services as a matter of urgency, says Citizens Advice.
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NewsRetailer turns to crowdfunding for ambitious store plans
David Worlsfold of Farrants in Cobham Surrey is preparing to launch a crowdfunding website to raise money for his ambitious store development plan.
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NewsCMA approves Just Eat and Hungryhouse merger
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared Just Eat’s acquisition of Hungryhouse, following an in-depth investigation.
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NewsScotland gets go-ahead for minimum unit alcohol pricing
A minimum unit price for alcohol can proceed in Scotland, the UK Supreme Court has ruled.
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NewsNew laws to protect Scottish staff from abuse to be mooted
New laws to give Scottish shop workers additional legal protection from assault and abuse could be on the horizon
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NewsEat 17 team opens its fourth and largest store
The team behind Eat 17 opened their fourth and largest Spar store – in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire today.
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NewsOne in five shops in Portas Pilot towns have closed
One in five shops in the 12 original Portas Pilot towns have closed, new Local Data Company research shows.
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NewsFemale staff member in critical condition following robbery
A female sales assistant has been left in a critical condition following a shocking incident of in-store violence.
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NewsGovernment rejects tobacco licensing plans for stores
The government has rejected plans to introduce a tobacco licensing scheme for retailers.
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NewsM&S to slow its Simply Food store opening programme
Marks and Spencer plans to “reposition” its food offer and slow its Simply Food store opening programme as it seeks to grow in the competitive market-place.
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NewsEngland could be 'smoke free' in 12 years, says study
England could be “smoke free” in just 12 years-time as smokers continue to switch to electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) and alternative devices a new Philip Morris (PMI)-funded study claims.