All articles by Gaelle Walker – Page 47
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NewsAnita Nye crowned best sales assistant in the UK
Anita Nye from Eldred Drive Stores (Premier) in Orpington in Kent has won the Sales Assistant of the Year Awards 2014.
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NewsNew rules on advertising e-cigs come into force
New advertising rules for e-cigarettes have come into effect today (10 November) in a bid to ensure that they are promoted ’responsibly’.
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NewsGold Star Wholesale launches London delivery service
London based wholesaler Gold Star has launched a free delivery service for retailers within the M25.
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NewsLondis to launch first-ever national media campaign
Londis is investing in its first national media campaign to drum up more sales this Christmas.
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NewsNetto returns to UK with first store opening in Leeds
Danish discount chain Netto has returned to the UK with the opening of its first store in partnership with Sainsbury’s
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NewsTobacco sales remain steady as Jersey goes dark
Stores of all sizes are complying with a tobacco display ban on Jersey after the Channel Island enforced the legislation six months ahead of the UK.
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NewsNew report highlights vital role of UK's wholesalers
A new report has highlighted the essential role played by the UK’s food and drink wholesalers.
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NewsC-stores to capitalise on top-up Christmas opportunity
Only 12% of shoppers plan to buy their Christmas food and drinks in one big shop this year - leaving the door wide open for convenience stores to grab a juicy slice of the 2014 festive market.
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NewsSales and profits soar at 99p Stores as it enhances its offer
Profits at 99p Stores have risen 23% year on year with sales up 8.5% to £370m.
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Product NewsSTG UK offers further display ban advice
Scandinavian Tobacco Group is releasing a second edition of its Gantry Guardians Guide to Tobacco ahead of the UK ban in six months time.
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NewsNew tool empowers shoppers to locate energy top-up stores
E.ON has launched a new tool to help shoppers locate stores at which they can top up their prepayment electricity meters.
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NewsJersey stores gear up for tobacco display ban launch
Retailers in Jersey are bracing themselves for the launch of a tobacco display ban on the island tomorrow.
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NewsGang members to do time for illicit tobacco crime
Two members of a prolific illicit tobacco gang have been jailed for more than three years for their crimes.
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NewsStores warned to keep a cap on festive hats and gimmicks
The festive season is fast approaching but new research by Shoppercentric has revealed that many in-store promotional mechanics leave shoppers feeling less than merry.
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NewsC-stores gear up for profitable Halloween
Stores are hoping to make Halloween 2014 the most memorable yet with sales expected to hit a high of £240m, according to Mintel.
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NewsEnergy companies probed over meter roll out
Ofgem has launched an investigation into British Gas, E.ON and npower after they failed to meet key targets for rolling out advanced electricity meters to their business customers.
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NewsSouthern Co-op prepares to open its largest store yet
The Southern Co-operative is gearing up for the opening of what will be its largest store in its estate.
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NewsRetailer stung by shrinking tobacco pack sizes
Tobacco manufacturers are being called on to improve the way in which they communicate pack size changes to independent retailers.
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NewsSpecial delivery
The speciality and local products market has become small stores’ secret weapon when it comes to offering lines that the large stores can’t. C-Store looks at how retailers are managing this burgeoning category
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NewsIllicit tobacco and spirits sales continue to grow
UK retailers are increasingly losing out to the illicit trade, with illegal tobacco and spirit sales having both risen, official new data shows.