All articles by Gaelle Walker – Page 50
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NewsCouncils call for new levy on large supermarkets
A group of 20 English councils have petitioned the government for new powers to tax large supermarkets.
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NewsRegulatory Policy Committee raises plain pack concerns
The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) has raised a number of concerns about the UK government’s Impact Assessment on plain packaging
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NewsIllicit tobacco campaign launched across West Yorkshire and York
A new campaign to combat illicit tobacco has launched across West Yorkshire and York as new figures reveal that 17% of smokers in the region routinely buy it.
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NewsAustralian data reveals rise in youth smoking rates
The number of 12 to 17 year olds smoking cigarettes on a daily basis has risen since plain packaging was introduced in Australia, new government data has revealed.
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NewsMajority of voters against plain tobacco packs, poll finds
Just over half of voters oppose the introduction of plain packaging, a new survey commissioned by think tank the Democracy Institute has found.
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NewsFunding boost to protect communities from metal theft
The dramatic decline in scrap metal thefts looks set to continue now that the Home Office and Department for Transport have agreed to provide further funding for the National Metal Theft Taskforce.
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NewsNew sick pay rules leave retailers under the weather
A change to sick pay regulations has left large numbers of convenience store owners feeling off colour.
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NewsOne Stop trials new markdown printer with franchisees
One Stop is trialling a new markdown printer with two of its franchise stores in a bid to save retailers time.
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NewsRetailers plagued by tobacco break-ins and thefts
Nearly a quarter of retailers have had tobacco products stolen from their stores in last twelve months.
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NewsTime is running out for retailers to oppose plain packs
Retailers opposed to the government’s plain packaging plans have less than three weeks in which to respond to its final short consultation.
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NewsSmall business compliance costs continue to rise
The average small business’ annual compliance bill has soared by £713 above inflation, new research from the Forum of Private Business (FPB) reveals.
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Product NewsFreshcig launches range of UK-made e-liquids
Electronic cigarette (e-cig) brand Freshcig has launched a range of UK made e-liquids with an rrp of £2.50 a bottle.
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NewsProposed change to Bill could better protect retailers
People found guilty of assaulting responsible retailers for enforcing the alcohol licensing laws could face unlimited fines or a jail sentence of up to two years.
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NewsSubway and Euro Garages open 50th integrated store
Subway and Euro Garages have opened their 50th integrated store at Leamore Service Station in Walsall.
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NewsBooker reports positive start to the new financial year
Booker Wholesale has posted “good” first quarter figures, with customer numbers and sales up in the 12 weeks to 20 June 2014.
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NewsIllicit tobacco seized in 12 Peterborough stores
An operation to disrupt the sale and supply of illegal tobacco in Peterborough has recovered more than 145,000 illegal cigarettes and 24 kilos of hand-rolling tobacco.
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NewsUK records a decline in Illicit cigarette sales
Sales of illicit cigarettes in the UK fell by more than 6% in 2013, a new KPMG study for BAT, Imperial, JTI and PMI has revealed.
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NewsSales Assistant of the Year 2014 now open for entries
The search has begun for the best staff in the land with entries to the Sales Assistant of the Year Awards now open.
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NewsHigh level of stores sell electronic cigarettes to minors
Well over a third of retailers are selling electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) to under-18s, a new report by the Trading Standards Institute has found.
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NewsOfgem refers energy market for full investigation
Energy regulator Ofgem has referred the energy market to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for a full investigation.