All articles by Gaelle Walker – Page 92
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Congestion charge to drive out businesses
A tripling of the London Congestion Charge's daily levy to £25 for 'gas guzzling' vehicles could have a crippling effect on independents in the capital.
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More societies take on The Co-operative brand
The creation of a single 'super' co-op has inched another step closer, after two more independent societies said they would adopt 'The Co-operative' brand.
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Teens face a ban on public boozing
Retailers claimed a minor victory this week when it emerged that police are about to receive new powers to tackle under-aged drinking.
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Bright future for retail property
The demand for retail property will remain strong in 2008, despite the many challenges facing the convenience store sector, according to forecasts by property agents Christie & Co.
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Co-op Group could be bidder for Somerfield
The Co-operative Group could be a player in the bidding war for 955-strong store chain Somerfield, which put itself up for auction last week.
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New licensing threat to tobacco retailers
Retailers who repeatedly sell cigarettes to under-18s will be banned from selling tobacco products for up to a year with the introduction of a 'negative licensing' scheme in 2008.
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A healthy start for Nisa traders
Nisa-Today's has promised to promote up to five different fruit and vegetable lines every three weeks to help retailers boost their fresh produce sales.
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EU plan to ban traditional cigs
Standard cigarettes which stay alight when not being smoked could be banned as part of controversial European Commission plans to reduce house fires.
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Test purchases cause concern
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is calling on retailers to be extra vigilant when selling alcohol to young people following a recent spate of test purchasing failures.
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Trade associations combine lobbying
An agreement which will provide the convenience store sector with greater degree of political clout has been reached by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) and the Scottish Grocers' Federation (SGF).
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Step changes for MBL retail brands
The Budgens and Londis brands are set to change "beyond recognition" as MBL attempts to carve out a larger share of the UK market for both fascias.
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Sainsbury's wants 100 more c-stores
Sainsbury's has unveiled ambitious plans to expand its convenience store estate by 30% in the next three years.