All articles by Gaelle Walker – Page 36
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NewsConvenience stores prepare for Prosecco price wars
Retailers have pressed go on festive fizz price wars, with many using Black Friday and Cyber Monday as their promotional launch pads.
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NewsRelief for retailers as Police budgets maintained
Retailers have breathed a sigh of relief that policing budgets will not be cut any deeper, with many store owners claiming that they are already suffering from poor police response times and damaging levels of shoplifting.
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NewsMPs call for sugar tax and promotional bans
The government is under more pressure than ever before to introduce tobacco-style regulations on sugary food and drinks following the publication of a hard-hitting report by MPs.
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NewsMPs to debate new tax on sugary drinks next week
MPs will debate the creation of a tax on sugar-added soft drinks in Parliament next week.
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NewsStores receive festive warning about age-restricted goods
Retailers are being warned to step up their efforts to prevent underage sales this festive season, and beware of more unusual age-restricted products which could see them fall foul of the law.
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NewsBlakemore Wholesale unveils state-of-the-art depot
Blakemore Wholesale has opened a state-of-the-art depot with a free click and collect service and in-store butchery department.
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NewsSomerset store raids uncover illicit tobacco and alcohol
Raids in stores and storage units across Somerset have uncovered more than 45,000 illicit cigarettes and over 80 litres of spirits.
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NewsRetailers offered chance to win underage sales training
JTI is giving retailers the chance to win 500 extra training packages to help them prevent underage sales.
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NewsStores use 'shop local' events to boost Christmas trade
Independent retailers are hoping to lure shoppers away from computer screens and into stores this season via a flurry of local and national events.
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NewsIndependent retailer opens new concept store in Surrey
Trading at independent retailer David Worsfold’s innovative store in Cobham, Surrey, has commenced following the successful completion of a long and ambitious build.
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NewsJennifer Kerr wins Sales Assistant of the Year 2015
Jennifer Kerr, from Spar Saintfield Road in Lisburn, has won the 2015 Sales Assistant of the Year awards - the prestigious national competition organised by Convenience Store magazine.
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NewsSubway and Euro Garages hit 100th store milestone
Subway and Euro Garages have opened their 100th integrated store - at Holtspur Service Station in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire.
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NewsChancellor urged to axe Sunday trading plans
The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the Chancellor to shelve plans to change Sunday trading rules and take action on business rates and employment costs.
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NewsSales at Morrisons take another tumble
Sales at Morrisons have dipped again, with total sales excluding fuel down 2.0% and like-for-likes down 2.6% in the 13 weeks to 1 November.
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NewsStores warned to guard against fake banknotes
The Bank of England is warning retailers to take extra care to guard against worthless counterfeit banknotes this festive season.
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NewsSales Assistant of the Year 2015: Meet the finalists
Meet this year’s contenders for the title Sales Assistant of the Year 2015. Our fab five show just how valuable super sales staff can be.
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NewsHalloween: Fright night helps lift community spirits
Independent retailers are increasingly harnessing the power of seasonal events such as Halloween to engage with their local communities.
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NewsSales Assistant of the Year category winners revealed
The five contenders hoping to claim the coveted title of Sales Assistant of the Year 2015 have been revealed.
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NewsGreen funding boost for Scottish convenience stores
Scottish convenience retailers are being urged to take advantage of new funding for energy-efficient store upgrades and equipment.
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NewsBlakemore cuts prices of top-selling tobacco brands
Blakemore Wholesale has reduced the price of key tobacco lines at eight of its 14 depots.