All articles by Gaelle Walker – Page 40
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Advice GuideOpen with care
The number of retailers investing in chiller doors continues to mount, but be warned: doors don’t always open you up instant energy savings
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NewsBudgens hopes to boost footfall with new radio ads
Budgens has hit the airwaves with a national summer radio campaign focusing on its range of local products and big brand promotions.
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NewsRetailers urged to convey Sunday Trading concerns to MPs
With MPs back in their constituencies, retailers are being urged to get in contact and explain the negative impact of proposed changes to Sunday Trading regulations on their business.
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NewsLow pay commission urged to consider national living wage
The Association of Convenience Stores has urged the Low Pay Commission (LPC) to “fully consider” the impact of the national living wage on local shops in its new consultation.
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NewsOriginal One Stop franchisees open second store
One Stop Franchise pioneers Shelley and Anu Goel are to open their second store in Birmingham, following the success of their first site in Acocks Green.
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NewsLocal retailer posts footfall boost thanks to new signs
Independent retailer Peter Lamb is cashing in on on a 20% jump in passing trade after he fitted new exterior signage.
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NewsC-stores face online challenge ahead of Amazon Fresh launch
Independent retailers will have to work even harder to hang on to market share as the online sales market sees a further leap forward with the launch of Amazon’s new grocery delivery service in the next few months.
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NewsCrime-busting campaign seeks to grow illicit tobacco reports
Crimestoppers is seeking to boost illicit tobacco reporting with a new campaign focusing on the link between illegal cigarettes and organised crime.
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NewsDon't forget to nominate staff for Sales Assistant of the Year
Time is running out for retailers put their top employees forward for the Sales Assistant of The Year 2015 awards.
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NewsACS issues advice on how to better serve disabled shoppers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched new guidance for retailers on how to meet the needs of disabled customers in store.
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NewsFunding boost to help plump up British fruit market
Britain’s booming local food industry has been given a further boost following a government grant which will enable scientists to develop new varieties of weather-hardy fruits.
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NewsYouth smoking and drinking rate falls to new low
The number of young people who smoke, drink and take drugs has fallen to its lowest ever levels as retailers’ efforts to clamp down on underage sales and better education takes effect.
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NewsJail time for gang of illicit tobacco smugglers
UK enforcement agency efforts to disrupt illicit tobacco sales are bearing fruit - with a string of high profile arrests and jail sentences issued in the past two weeks.
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NewsCo-operative Food kicks off major recruitment drive
The Co-operative Food is hoping to recruit 1,000 new employees as part of plans to better serve the growing number of top-up shoppers.
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NewsMusgrave md Peter Ridler to leave his post
Peter Ridler is to leave his post as managing director of Musgrave Retail Partners GB later this year - to be replaced by former Booker Direct managing director Mark Aylwin.
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NewsNew quality standard for electronic cigarettes
A new standard for the manufacture and labelling of electronic cigarettes has been published.
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NewsSupermarket pricing policies under scrutiny
The competition and markets authority (CMA) has found some evidence that UK’s supermarkets are engaging in potentially misleading pricing and promotional practices.
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NewsRush of new tobacco launches predicted
The recent surge in new tobacco product launches is expected to continue with packs including 14s, 15s and even 23s and 24s expected to hit gantries soon.
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NewsRetailer gets into the Independence Day spirit
Premier retailer Mandeep Singh from Sheffield thrilled shoppers with an superhero themed community fun day on Independence Day (4 July).
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NewsBudget: Government shelves tobacco levy plans
The government has scrapped plans to introduce a tobacco levy on UK manufacturers, which would have resulted in higher prices for retailers and consumers.