All articles by Gaelle Walker – Page 38
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NewsLeading retailer hosts in-store e-cig education sessions
Shoppers have flocked to the first in a new series of electronic cigarette education sessions at the Cheema family’s Malcolm’s store in Coventry - which features a dedicated e-cig gantry.
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NewsLidl to pay staff above recommended Living Wage
Lidl has become the first UK grocery retailer to pay its staff more than the current rate recommended by the Living Wage Foundation.
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NewsPayPoint and SGF create new forum for Scottish retailers
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) and PayPoint have created a Scottish Retailers Forum to enhance communications between PayPoint and retailers.
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NewsCo-operative Food to donate a million meals to charity
The Co-operative Food plans to slash wastage and support disadvantaged people by donating a million meals to food charities in 2016.
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NewsSouthern Co-operative opens new local food store
The Southern Co-operative has opened its new flagship store which majors on fresh local produce.
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NewsConcern over Parliamentary debate on soft drinks tax
Retailers have joined the soft drinks industry in slamming the news that an additional 7p tax on sugar-added soft drinks is to be debated in Parliament.
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NewsNisa retailer and DHL fined over delivery driver death
A convenience store retailer from Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, and delivery firm DHL, have been fined £140,000 following the death of a delivery driver.
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Features and analysisAccess all areas: Welcoming disabled customers
People with disabilities still encounter problems when out shopping. We looks at how retailers can right this wrong.
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NewsLiving wage "shockwaves" run through labour market
The introduction of a National Living Wage (NLW) next year is “sending shockwaves” through the UK labour market, with many employers scaling back plans to take on new staff, a survey by workforce experts Manpower Group suggests.
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NewsACS report highlights community value of local shops
The vital contribution that convenience stores make to their communities and local economies has been reinforced by the 2015 Association of Convenience Stores’ (ACS) Local Shop Report.
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NewsLondis kicks off Rugby World Cup campaign
Londis has launched a promotional campaign ahead of the Rugby World Cup which kicks off later this month.
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NewsFood sales fuel growth at the Co-operative Group
Food sales are fuelling overall growth at the Co-operative Group as it makes headway on its three-year “rebuild” plan.
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NewsOne Stop opens first Scottish franchise store
The first ever fully refitted One Stop Franchise in Scotland has opened its doors following an instant launch conversion.
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NewsJTI Advance celebrates successful first year
JTI’s online tool JTI Advance is just a few clicks away from reaching its 14,000 registered user milestone - just under one year after launch.
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NewsCostcutter store racks up £1m extra sales after premium refit
Costcutter Farnworth - the first store to adopt Costcutter’s new premium-style guidelines has recorded a £1m sales boost.
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NewsBestway develops chilled offer with own label sandwich range
Bestway has launched of a new range of sandwiches under the Best-in own label brand as it continues to focus on chilled and fresh development.
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NewsJTI removes more gantries from law-breaking stores
JTI has pulled two more of its tobacco gantries from stores prosecuted for selling illicit cigarettes and tobacco.
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NewsContactless card payment limit rises to £30 as spending soars
The upper limit for contactless card payments has risen to £30 as the payment method continues to grow in popularity.
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NewsCouncils scale back test purchase activity
The number of English councils carrying out test purchases in retail outlets has slumped in the past year.
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NewsIllicit tobacco sparks store closure threat
The damaging impact of illicit tobacco sales on local communities has been laid bare by a new survey which reveals that almost 60% of retailers are aware of illicit tobacco being sold in their communities.