All articles by Gaelle Walker – Page 49
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NewsE-cigs could prevent '6,000 premature deaths' each year
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) could prevent thousands of premature deaths from smoking each year, an influential team of public health experts has claimed.
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NewsFire deaths trigger foreign and illicit cigarette warning
The London Fire Brigade has issued an urgent warning about the threat posed by foreign and illicit cigarettes.
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NewsNew right could help stores challenge parking policies
Retailers concerned about the impact of local parking restrictions on their businesses could benefit from a new right to trigger council-led reviews.
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NewsScotmid staff turn superheroes for new charity partnership
The Scotmid Co-operative is hoping to raise £200,000 for blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan over the next 12 months.
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NewsMulti-million pound smuggling plot smashed in Essex
Three men have been arrested after a raid by HMRC on a suspected £2.4m tobacco smuggling plot.
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NewsMidcounties Co-op granted key environmental award
The Midcounties Co-operative has been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard for its environmental credentials.
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NewsPilot scheme helps stores combat underage sales
Ground-breaking test purchasing pilot from JTI helps retailers reduce youth access to age-restricted products.
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NewsStores see sales growth as hot weather continues
Stores across the county are basking in the warm glow of bigger baskets and plump profits.
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NewsThe 2014 Sales Assistant entry deadline is looming
Time is running out for retailers to enter their staff into the 35th Sales Assistant of the Year Awards which close on 22 August.
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NewsJulian and Jackie Taylor Green switch from Londis to Spar
Independent retailers Julian and Jackie Taylor Green are preparing to re-launch their Hampshire convenience store as a Spar.
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NewsRetailers benefit from Servertab tobacco unit tie-in
Retailers are reaping the benefits of new overhead tobacco unitsfollowing a tie-in with the supplier and a number of symbol groups.
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NewsNew pop up shop helps Co-op maintain essential service
The Co-operative has launched a new fully branded ‘pop up’ shop to help it’s stores maintain service and sales during its refurbishment programme.
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NewsThousands oppose plain packs as consultation closes
Thousands of independent retailers have responded to the government’s final short plain packaging consultation which closes at 11.45am today.
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NewsUK's most energy efficient forecourt store opens
Forecourt operator The Kay Group has opened what it believes is the most energy efficient site in the UK.
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NewsStore has licence revoked due to illicit tobacco sales
A store in Peterborough has had its licence revoked after being found guilty of selling illicit tobacco.
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NewsLarge solar panel planning barriers could be removed
Installing money-saving solar rooftop schemes could become much easier for large stores following proposals to drop key planning barriers.
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NewsOfgem proposes new rules to facilitate price comparison
The Association of Convenience Stores has welcomed a new Ofgem consultation which seeks to help small businesses shop around for energy deals.
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NewsImperial seeks to boost illicit trade reports with new film
Imperial Tobacco has created a short film to highlight the dangers of the illicit tobacco trade to retailers and encourage more widespread reporting.
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NewsJTI to challenge plain packaging advert ban
JTI UK is to challenge an Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) ruling that one of its adverts against plain packaging was ‘misleading’.
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NewsLogistical hurdles hamper Glasgow Games success
While stores across Scotland are reporting winning sales as the Commonwealth Games reach their mid point and warm weather continues to reign, those situated near key venues are reporting arduous trading conditions.