All articles by Gaelle Walker – Page 37
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NewsAustralia's plain pack laws tested at critical WTO hearing
Tobacco-producing nations are making their last ditch attempts to prove that Australian plain packaging laws infringe World Trade Organization agreements.
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NewsUK tops promotion table but sales don't stack up
The UK grocery market is offering shoppers more promotions than any other country in Western Europe, yet deals are not working as they should.
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NewsTRA campaigns for fairer deal for small shops
The Tobacco Retailers’ Alliance launched its new ‘Fair Deal for Small Shops’ campaign at Westminster this week.
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NewsSmokers not giving up illicit cigarettes new data shows
Smokers are continuing to purchase cheap illicit cigarettes in significant numbers, with illicit market share remaining at 10% for the second year in a row.
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NewsPlain packaging preparations get underway
Retailers have welcomed the early release of guidance on selling tobacco in plain packaging, seven months before the production of branded cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco comes to an end.
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NewsSugar tax will reduce obesity, MPs told
The creation of a sugar tax could help tackle Britain’s “obesity crisis” by reducing demand for sugary drinks, members of the House of Common’s health select committee have been told.
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NewsStore raids uncover hauls of illicit stock
More than 30,000 illicit cigarettes and 10,000 litres of illicit alcohol have been seized following raids on 25 stores in Derby and Nottinghamshire.
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NewsCamelot announces record National Lottery sales
Camelot has announced its highest-ever interim National Lottery sales and record prize payouts to players.
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NewsRetailers advised to sell safe Halloween costumes
Retailers are being warned to stick to reputable sources of supply when buying children’s fancy dress costumes to add to their Halloween ranges.
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NewsVast haul of fake tobacco seized at illegal factory
A factory churning out hundreds of thousands of pounds of counterfeit branded tobacco has been closed down following a raid by Croydon council trading standards, police and Imperial Tobacco.
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NewsStores warned about new fireworks regulations
Retailers are reminded to heed new regulations surrounding the sale of fireworks this Halloween and Bonfire season.
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NewsSpar launches new digital strategy and mobile-first site
Spar has launched a new digital strategy to help it better target shoppers - and in particular the millennial generation.
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NewsAmazon expands one hour slots ahead of Fresh launch
Amazon has announced a rapid expansion of its one-hour delivery service in London as it gears up for the full launch of its Amazon Fresh offer early next year.
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NewsCostcutter launches Local Pride charity initiative
Costcutter Supermarkets Group is launching a new initiative to help its Costcutter, Kwiksave and Mace retailers support their local charities.
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NewsRetailer referred to Crown Court for tougher sentencing
A retailer caught selling illicit tobacco for the second time in 12 months has had his case referred from his local magistrates court to Peterborough Crown Court which has a wider range of sentencing powers.
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NewsProfits slump at Tesco but turnaround "on track"
Profits at Tesco have more than halved in the 26 weeks to 29 August as it seeks to turn the business around by investing in customer service and price cuts.
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NewsMany small stores to levy bag charges despite exemption
A large number of small English stores are choosing to charge 5p for single-use carrier bags, despite being legally exempt from the scheme.
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NewsJTI launches scheme to help stores clear up cigarette waste
JTI has launched a new scheme to help community retailers and other businesses keep their streets clean by collecting and recycling cigarette waste.
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NewsElectronic cigarette sales to minors is outlawed
The sale of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) to under 18s is now illegal.
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NewsOne Stop to introduce carrier bag charge across estate
One Stop is to introduce a 5p carrier bag charge throughout its English company-owned and franchise store estate, in a bid to avoid confusing shoppers.