All articles by Gaelle Walker – Page 67
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NewsSuccess for Nisa's bread distribution roll out
Almost 1,000 Nisa retailers are now ordering their bread and morning goods through central distribution.
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NewsNew e-petition seeks to stub out illicit tobacco trade
A new petition calling for tougher penalties to be levelled against illicit tobacco traders has been posted on HM government website.
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NewsNew powers will deal a blow to metal thieves
New powers to combat the growing problem of metal theft and lessen the disruption to businesses will soon come into force.
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NewsCroydon store pays price for alcohol training failure
A Croydon convenience store retailer who never conducted underaged sales training has paid the price after failing a test purchase.
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NewsStrong festive sales help drive Nisa forward
Positive Christmas sales helped Nisa to achieve an overall increase of 0.7% for the 39 weeks between April and the end of December 2012.
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NewsBooker announces New Year sales growth
Booker has released an upbeat set of New Year figures with sales for the 16 weeks to January 4 up 3.1% on the same period last year.
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NewsElectronic cigarettes make TV advertising debut
Two of the leading electronic cigarettes (e-cig) companies are investing in their first advertising campaigns.
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NewsSampling: Take a bite
There’s a lot more to product sampling than meets the eye. Here’s a checklist of the ingredients you need to ensure the taste of success.
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NewsRural indies left out as supplier sales visits dry up
Independent retailers in rural parts say they feel abandoned by many of the UK’s key suppliers, as sales calls and support dry up.
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NewsStores ready to meet cold weather challenge
Retailers across the UK are putting their bad weather contingency plans into practice as a prolonged cold snap settles in.
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NewsHampshire convenience store destroyed by fire
A fire believed to have started in a freezer on a busy Saturday afternoon has gutted a Co-op store in Hampshire.
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NewsScottish community-owned shops get extra support
Community-owned shops in some of the most remote parts of Scotland are to receive extra support.
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NewsACS and Crimestoppers extend crime-busting partnership
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has renewed its partnership with Crimestoppers as it continues its fight against retail crime.
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NewsNew Year sparks a huge leap in e-cigarette sales
Retailers are reporting a surge in sales of electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) since New Year’s Eve, with sales expected to continue climbing throughout January.
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NewsS.W.O.T - Opportunities
Small stores have all the tools they need to make sure that they survive the challenges of the current climate. It’s how they use them that makes all the difference.
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NewsStrong Christmas sales help 2013 start on a high
A busy Christmas trading period has boosted retailers’ confidence for the year ahead, Convenience Store can reveal.
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NewsTobacco pack stickers not illegal, says Australian govt
Australian smokers can continue to dress up their plain tobacco packs after a new range of stickers was found not to be in breach of the new law.
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NewsNew parking lottery to keep trade alive
Retailers in the Dorset town of Beaminster are hoping to keep trade alive with the launch of a new ‘parking lottery’.
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NewsTobacco packs could feature bigger health warnings
Pictorial Health Warnings could be increased to cover 75% of both the front and back of cigarette and rolling tobacco packets, under new draft EU proposals.
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NewsNpower launches online energy saving blog
Energy company npower has launched a new online blog to help small business owners cut energy usage and save on bills.