Srcg wake-up: Is growing older something we should focus on or is it just a fact of life? 26 Aug 2008 The needs of ageing shoppers need to be addressed in the future so that this demographic is not alienated by retailers, argues srcg's senior client director Andrew Phipps ...

Wrigley Café set for tour Source : The Wrigley Company 22 Aug 2008 The Wrigley Company is embarking on a bespoke Cash & Carry tour this August with the Wrigley Café to announce its three new product launches for summer - new Spearmint flavoured Airwaves Green Mint and two new Extra variants, Extra Fusion...

Sustainable bags scheme 'popular' 22 Aug 2008 A campaign that allows independent retailers to encourage shoppers to purchase reusable carrier bags is proving to be a success, organisers have said. ...

Costcutter sales rise in face of credit crunch 21 Aug 2008 Sales at Costcutter have grown by 6.2% so far this year even though the credit crunch remains a destabilising threat, the firm said. ...

ACS welcomes fake cigarettes seize 20 Aug 2008 The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the seizure of nine million counterfeit cigarettes heading for Burnley. ...

David Sands restructures management team 19 Aug 2008 The management team at independent retailer David Sands has been restructured, something the company said will attempt to boost growth in the years ahead. ...

srcg wake-up: Investing in the health of the nation 18 Aug 2008 On the back of a hugely successful weekend for Britain at the Olympics, Dr Neill Sherrell at srcg calls for funding from the government so that youngsters are encouraged to eat healthily at convenience stores ...

Fruit and veg grants for corner shops 13 Aug 2008 Corner shops in deprived areas are to be given Government funding to help boost sales of fruit and vegetables. ...