All articles by Gaelle Walker – Page 51
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NewsJTI tears out gantry from store caught selling illicit tobacco
JTI has removed another tobacco gantry from a store prosecuted for selling illegal tobacco.
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NewsGovernment launches tobacco plain pack consultation
The government has finally launched its long-awaited plain packaging consultation alongside draft regulations which could see branded cigarette and rolling tobacco packs banned from May 2016.
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NewsSniffer dogs pounce on illicit tobacco in Bradford and Leeds
Dogs have sniffed out more than £7,500 worth of illicit cigarettes and rolling tobacco in a series of raids across Bradford and Leeds city centres.
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NewsScotland reaffirms its tobacco plain packaging plans
The Scottish government has reaffirmed its commitment to introduce plain packaging for tobacco products.
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NewsPremier opens its first store in Northern Ireland
Premier has opened its first store in Northern Ireland.
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NewsNew report highlights hunger for independent stores
Post Offices, independent retailers, restaurants and banks have topped a list of the high street’s most most desirable shops and services.
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NewsCommunity-owned shops continue to shine in UK
The community-owned shops sector is going from strength-to-strength with store numbers and sales figures both showing strong, sustained growth.
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NewsDrugs cartels leave retailers squeezed by rising lime prices
Retailers are being left with a bitter taste in their mouths following a surge in the price of limes, which is harming bottom lines and promotions.
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NewsBumper British strawberry crop results in sweet sales
Favourable growing conditions have resulted in an early bumper British strawberry crop for 2014, providing sweet sales for many convenience store retailers.
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NewsGovernment runs out of time on plain packaging
The introduction of plain packaging in the UK appears to have stalled for the time being
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NewsJTI buys the E-Lites electronic cigarette brand
JTI has bought the well-known electronic cigarette brand E-Lites following the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Zandera Ltd.
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NewsConvenience continues to power Sainsbury's sales
Sainsbury’s convenience business is continuing to lead sales in what has been a slow first quarter for the supermarket chain.
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NewsSTG launches guide to help stores prepare for display ban
The Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) has launched a ‘Gantry Guardians Guide to Tobacco’ project to help small stores prepare themselves for the tobacco display ban in 10 months’ time.
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NewsPremier symbol group hits 3,000th store milestone
The Premier symbol group has hit 3,000 stores after independent retailer Peter Saleem opened a new Premier in the town of Blythe, Northumberland.
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NewsPremier celebrates 20 years with mega promotions
Premier is celebrating its 20th birthday with a host of promotional activity themed around the number 20, with prizes for both retailers and shoppers up for grabs.
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NewsOpen the door to more sales
From being a potential lifeline for the elderly to a convenient option for busy shoppers, a home shopping service delivers plenty of benefits.
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NewsC-store retailers line up to score World Cup bonanza
Retailers are poised to cash in on the World Cup sales opportunity with stores across the country having invested in promotions, eye-catching displays, events and marketing.
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NewsRetailers urged to oppose plain packaging plans
The smokers’ group Forest is urging retailers to write to the prime minister declaring their opposition to plain packaging ahead of the Queen’s Speech on 4 June.
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NewsFrance eyes plain packaging and electronic cigarette ban
France could be set to introduce plain packaging for tobacco products and introduce a ban on smoking electronic cigarettes in public places.
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NewsWholesalers help stores win World Cup sales
The UK’s wholesalers and symbol groups are helping retailers score bigger baskets with a wealth of World Cup themed promotional support.