In a first for a multiple retailer, Tesco has announced it will be taking a stand at this year’s London International Wine Fair (LIWF), between 22 and 24 May.
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NFRN members set for payout thanks to Guardian promotion
1 May 2012
More than 700 National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) members are set to enjoy a windfall, thanks to the federation’s “groundbreaking” voucher promotion with the Guardian newspaper.
Shopworkers urge MPs to vote against suspension of Sunday trading laws
30 April 2012
The shopworkers’ union Usdaw has urged MPs to put family, sport and the Olympics first and vote against the suspension of Sunday trading laws.
Justin King outlines future Sainsbury’s plans to kick-start the economy
30 April 2012
Sainsbury’s is to recruit over 6,500 new staff members this year, as well as providing training in traditional skills such as butchery and bakery.
Landmark Wholesale recruits Derek Ramsay
30 April 2012
Landmark Wholesale has strengthened its Lifestyle Express retail development team with the appointment of Derek Ramsay.
Costa and Shell link up for forecourt venture
27 April 2012
Costa Express and Shell UK have announced a long-term partnership to install Costa Express self-serve coffee bars in more than 550 Shell forecourts in the UK.
Call to extend plain tobacco packaging consultation period for non-English speaking retailers
27 April 2012
The Tobacco Retailers Alliance (TRA) has criticised the government for only making its consultation documents on proposals for plain tobacco packaging available in English and Welsh.
Newsagents condemn move to turn daily newspapers into weekly titles
27 April 2012
Johnston Press’ plans to turn five of its newspapers into weeklies will hit local communities as well as impacting on local newsagents and their delivery staff, according to the National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN).
Waitrose unveils ‘winning’ sustainable suppliers
27 April 2012
Waitrose has unveiled the winners of its inaugural “Waitrose Way Awards”, which celebrate supplier initiatives to “enhance the sustainability of their businesses and, ultimately, the food that ends up on consumers’ plates”.
Micros Systems to snap up UK’s Torex Retail
27 April 2012
Micros Systems has entered into an agreement to acquire Torex Retail Holdings Limited, a technology provider to the retail, hospitality and convenience and fuel markets.
