Solvent abuse
Convenience stores and CTN’s sell many products that are controlled by legislation. Tobacco, alcohol and lottery products are the most common all being age restricted. We are all aware of this issue and…
Retailers urged to claim fast
We visit a store in Hackney to see first-hand some of the destruction the riots have caused, and we have some important advice for all independent retailers
Make sure your MP listens and don’t accept lectures
Keep talking to MPs and make sure they engage with the arguments on the role tobacco plays for local shops
Letter to Nick Herbert MP
In this reproduced letter Steve takes a personal approach to lobby his local MP Nick Herbert on tobacco legislation
The Fire Safety Officer makes his visit
Steve gets a visit from the fire safety inspector and gets a clean bill of health
Retail Fire Safety
The Fire Safety Order has a potential punishment of 10% of annual turnover, so you need to ensure you are compliant with this piece of vital legislation
Your election opportunity
In the wake of yesterday’s local and assembly elections retailers across the UK have a unique opportunity to share their message with local representatives
ACS on responsibility deal
James Lowman of the ACS appeared alongside David Mitchell on 10 O’Clock Live to talk about the government’s new alcohol “responsibility deal”
Who is influencing your local politicians?
Scottish MSP David Whitton spoke to local retailers last week and expressed some half-truths, underlining the importance of effective lobbying in the industry
What the display ban will look like
Steve works out what his tobacco display will look like following the ban, and considers an opportunity this could offer
