Protect yourself from tobacco smugglers
A new report from JTI has highlighted the cost of tobacco smuggling in the UK and how they are working with you to tackle it, Stefan reports
Delivering news in safety
Home News Delivery is a big part of our business; when employing new carriers we have lots to consider, especially in September when kids give up their rounds
Scotland agrees minimum alcohol price – how will this affect indies?
Once more, the Scottish are leading the way on legislation – showing a potential path for the rest of the UK and taking the bull by the horns with regards to reforming their…
Battery recycling – are you keeping up?
Issues to consider Does your container allow you to see the batteries that have been left? Is the container fire retardant? Do you have a smoke alarm in your shop? Is there a…
“Is she old enough to smoke?” Your chance to win £1,000
The Tobacco Retailers Alliance have a new website and you could win £1000 in cash and carry vouchers if you can tell whether this popstar is old enough to smoke
Stop the tobacco display ban
The ACS have launched a nationwide campaign to stop the tobacco display ban. As the only website dedicated to independent convenience store retailers in the UK, betterRetailing is a big supporter of this…
Minimum alcohol price not bad news for indies
As the supermarkets panic about legislation to raise the minimum alcohol price, independent retailers could be left with the same old problems of binge drinking
London Assembly recommends planning protection for local shops
A report by the London Assembly has recommended that local, independent shops are given planning support in order to survive and compete with the multiples.
The tobacco ban is a good thing
The display ban offers indies a huge opportunity. Charles Wilson explains to NFRN conference why independents should be gearing up for 25 months of big profits
Trading Standards talk age restricted goods and tobacco bans
Steve Denham receives a visit from Trading Standards Officers and explains how they aren’t there to get you into trouble with the law – they’re there to help.
