All articles by Gaelle Walker – Page 58
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NewsJerry Marwood named Wolverhampton champion
Former Spar MD Jerry Marwood is to take on the mantle of High Street Champion for Wolverhampton, as part of the national High Street Champions pilot programme.
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NewsNew report seeks to scrap food waste at landfill by 2020
A major new report which maps out how the UK can reach abolish food waste at landfill by 2020 has been launched.
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NewsSearch for convicted on-the-run tobacco fraudster
A man sentenced to five years in jail for his part in setting up an illegal tobacco factory has gone on the run.
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NewsBooker launches deals on big brands ahead of Christmas
Booker is launching a new branded promotion as it seeks to boost pre-Christmas sales.
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NewsNisa launches new training academy for members
Nisa has launched a new training solution to help its members and their staff improve capability and performance.
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NewsResponsible retailing
The benefits of responsible and sustainable business practices are wide ranging, improving life for staff, locals and generations to come.
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NewsScotland reaffirms tobacco plain packaging pledge
The Scottish government has reiterated its vow to introduce plain packaging for tobacco products as early as next year.
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NewsHMRC issues festive warning to booze cruisers
Just over six weeks before Christmas, HMRC is reminding shoppers of the rules governing tax and duty on goods brought into the UK from the European Union.
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NewsCouncils give green light to free festive parking
Councils across the country are attempting to drum up trade for businesses and create some festive cheer by running free parking schemes in the run up to Christmas.
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NewsTobacco bosses to speak out at illicit trade inquiry
The Home Affairs Select Committee will today take evidence from tobacco manufacturers as part of its ongoing investigation into the illicit tobacco trade.
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NewsC-stores treated to a bumper Halloween
Halloween 2013 proved to be the biggest and best yet for the convenience store sector as retailers up and down the country looked beyond solely promotions and took a more holistic approach to the spooky seasonal event.
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NewsMinisters monitoring Scotland's proxy purchasing laws
The government is keeping “a very close eye” on how Scottish authorities are managing to enforce the newly-created offence of proxy purchasing tobacco products.
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NewsNisa announces 6% half year sales growth
Nisa has announced another set of positive half year results, with sales currently up 6.1% year-on-year while pre-tax profits stand at £7.3m.
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NewsTobacco processing machinery seized in raids
The illicit tobacco trade has been dealt a body-blow following the seizure of key processing machinery from an industrial unit in Bedford.
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NewsLondon boroughs join forces to fight illicit tobacco trade
Boroughs across South East London have launched a co-ordinated plan of attack to curb the sale of illicit tobacco in the region.
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NewsMPs question energy companies on price hikes
Bosses from the UK’s big six energy companies are to be grilled by a panel of MPs.
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NewsLondis scares up record Halloween pre-sell
Londis has seen record pre-sell figures for its Halloween confectionery range, with a 28% year-on-year increase.
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NewsMPs call for common sense approach to parking
Local Authorities must adopt a more “common sense” approach to parking enforcement and be more transparent about how their parking income is raised.
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Product NewsJTI rolls out 10g Amber Leaf combi packs
JTI is to launch 10g Amber Leaf combi packs nationally, following trials in Scotland, the South West and Wales.
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NewsSmall stores face tobacco display ban alone
Less than 18 months before a tobacco display ban is introduced in small stores, retailers are learning that they will not be able to count on manufacturers to fund the changes.