All articles by Gaelle Walker – Page 31
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NewsE-cigarette usage grows as safety fears rise
UK electronic cigarette (e-cig) usage has almost doubled in just two years, according to a new study by scientists at Imperial College London.
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NewsSGF supports retailers with new legal hotlines
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has launched two new legal hotlines to provide retailers with instant advice on licensing and employment issues.
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NewsACS opposes tobacco licensing scheme
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has urged the government to scrap its plans for a tobacco licensing scheme in favour of targeted measures to reduce the illicit tobacco trade.
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NewsRetail pricing at forefront of EU referendum debate
The cost of food and drink in retail stores has taken centre stage in the current Brexit debate.
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NewsCigarette 10 packs banned under new EU rules
Production of cigarette 10 packs has now ceased, after new European laws came into force this morning.
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NewsHigh Court gives green light to tobacco plain packaging
Plain packaging legislation will come into effect for UK tobacco manufacturers from tomorrow, the UK’s High Court has ruled.
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NewsBooker posts like-for-like sales dip but rise in profits
Booker has announced a 1.9% decline in full year total like-for-like sales, but an 11% rise in pre-tax profits.
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NewsTobacco retailers make stand against licensing plans
The Tobacco Retailers Alliance (TRA) has handed in its official response to HMRC’s consultation on a new tobacco licensing scheme.
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NewsMore than half of small firms hamstrung by red tape
More than half of small business owners (55%) say growth is being held back by the amount of time they are forced to spend on business administration.
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Features and analysisThe big draws beyond tobacco
With new tobacco laws threatening to affect visit frequency, we look at ways to protect profits and boost footfall in your store.
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Features and analysisEldred Drive Stores, Orpington, Kent
A finely-honed product offering, first-class customer service, and a no-nonsense approach to underage sales have gained Eldred Drive Stores respect from all ages.
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NewsCouncils issue stark warning about illicit tobacco trade
Councils have issued a stark warning about the high levels of illicit tobacco being sold in shops and streets across England and Wales.
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NewsNew e-cig nicotine rules "unlikely to slow sales"
New European Tobacco Products Directive (EUTPD) rules on electronic cigarette (e-cig) nicotine strength are unlikely to have much of a negative impact on sales, it is being claimed.
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NewsBan on unhealthy food and drink ads for kids considered
An outright ban on advertising foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) to children is being mooted as a way to combat childhood obesity.
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NewsCouncil "names and shames" sugary soft drinks brands
Liverpool City Council has become the first local authority in the country to publicly ‘name and shame’ a number of popular sugary soft drinks brands.
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NewsBestway joins forces with Park Garage Group
Bestway Wholesale has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Park Garage Group - the UK’s seventh biggest forecourt retailer.
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NewsBooze and tobacco delivery app launches in London
A new delivery app allowing consumers to order drinks, tobacco and snacks from 24-hour convenience stores has been launched in London.
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NewsEarly One Stop franchisee opens second store
One of One Stop’s first ever franchisees has opened a second store following the success of his first.
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NewsValue of family-run businesses highlighted in new report
The significant contribution that family-owned businesses make to the UK economy has been highlighted in a new report by Oxford Economics and the Institute for Family Business.
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NewsTobacco manufacturers lose fight against EU laws
Tobacco manufacturers have lost their fight against new European laws that will ban the production of cigarettes in packs of less than 20 from 20 May.