All articles by Gaelle Walker – Page 45
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NewsTemporary homes
Whether it’s a new home in an emergency, or a place to keep you going during building work, cabins and containers are being transformed by retailers determined to keep retailing, whatever the adversity.
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NewsStores smarting from plain packaging blow
News of the government’s intention to proceed with plain packaging has been met with grim resignation by the independent retail trade.
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NewsRetailers advised to pucker up for plump Valentine's sales
Retailers are being urged to embrace Valentine’s Day after research revealed that almost 20% of shoppers plan to cook at home.
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NewsStores urged to prepare adult smokers for display ban
With just over two months to go before the tobacco display ban is implemented in small stores, retailers are advised to start explaining the change to adult smokers.
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NewsJTI blames tobacco tax and regulations for factory closure
JTI is moving ahead with plans to close its manufacturing facility in Lisnafillan Northern Ireland.
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NewsTwo more stores lose their gantries over illicit tobacco sales
JTI has pulled two more gantries from stores convicted of selling illicit tobacco and alcohol.
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NewsGovernment gives green light to plain packaging
The government plans to introduce plain packaging legislation ahead of the general election in May, public health minister Jane Ellison has revealed.
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Government issues tobacco display ban guidance for stores
Unaffiliated independent retailers are the primary targets of a new government campaign to help ready stores for the tobac…
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NewsHancocks to open new cash and carry in Kent
Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks is to open its first cash and carry in Kent this March.
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NewsImperial tobacco issues warning over JPS scam
Retailers are being urged to watch out for a JPS voucher scam which is conning stores out of cash.
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NewsHealth lobby amps up call for plain packs after new report
Plain packaging boosts smokers’ awareness of tobacco health warnings, a new report by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) claims.
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NewsThree-month countdown to tobacco display ban begins
Small stores now have exactly three months to the day before the tobacco display ban is enforced.
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NewsNisa names ex Thomas Cook director Nick Read as new CEO
Former Thomas Cook director Nick Read is taking on the top job at Nisa when he joins as its new chief executive next month.
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NewsChampagne and Prosecco promotions uncork extra sales
Deep discounts on Champagne and Prosecco lent some extra fizz to retailers’ sales over the festive period.
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NewsRetailers celebrate positive start to New Year
The 2014 festive period delivered healthy sales and profits to convenience store retailers across the country.
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NewsImperial hits back at illicit trade with gantry removal
Imperial Tobacco has removed one of its gantries from a store which had been caught selling illicit tobacco products - the first time it has done so.
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NewsShopfitters launch new fascia option for indies
The first store from a brand new fascia option for unaffiliated independent retailers is set to open in February.
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NewsGovernment consults on e-cig sales ban for under 18s
The Department of Health (DoH) is consulting on plans to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) and other nicotine-containing devices to under 18s.
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NewsThe green route to efficiency
As the need to keep a lid on overheads grows, retailers have been turning to energy-efficient technologies. Here’s the latest ideas.