Rupert Turner

Jetting into a new role

Fuel brand Jet has a new marketing boss in the UK, thanks to the appointment of Rupert Turner.

CMA at a loss over profit slur

Forecourt owners have been cleared of profiting from failing to pass on the 5p fuel duty cut that was introduced in March by the Government.

Responsible vape retailing

JTI has been taking steps to keep disposable vapes out of the hands of children and the firm is calling on retailers to play their part.

November date for UKVIA day

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has announced a new date for its industry forum and dinner.

Smart spending on sustainability tech

Danfoss food retail national account manager Graeme Ross discusses how c-store retailers can benefit from investing in the right sustainable tech for their store

The seeds of change

National potato supplier Branston has stepped up a gear in pursuit of its net zero by 2030 goal.

Raising a glass to the Amazon

A Scottish firm has been using whisky to help save the Amazon river.
loose fruit and veg in aldi supermarket

Best before dates scrapped to slash waste at Aldi

Aldi is set to remove best before dates across a selection of fresh fruit and veg lines by the end of the year, as part of it's commitment to reduce food waste.

RAC raises alarm over electric vehicle costs

It's unclear what the impact of the government’s energy price package of help will have on electric vehicle public chargepoint operators and the prices they set drivers, according to the RAC.
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Asda’s £438m deal to fuel ambitions in convenience retail

Seven Scottish petrol stations are set to change hands as part of a major deal that will see the Co-op sell its entire forecourt estate to Asda.
a hand passes a packet of miniature cigarettes to another

Miniature cigar sales gain momentum

Convenience retailers could be losing out when it comes to their cigar range, leaving supermarkets to the lion’s share of category sales.
a man and woman put a plastic bottle into a DRS machine

The time to prepare for DRS has arrived

With less than one year to go, Mark Brill, UK & Ireland VP sales and marketing for TOMRA, looks at what retailers need know about the deposit return scheme.
PayPoint sign

PayPoint is on the money

Payment service provider PayPoint is safeguarding access to cash among some of the most vulnerable communities in the UK amid the cost of living crisis.

Families snap up meal deals

Thousands of families have benefitted from a cash-saving campaign run by grocery delivery app Snappy Shopper.
Post office store front

PO and DHL are perfect package

The Post Office is partnering with DHL Express to provide customers with a click-and-collect service.

Winter bugs set for a resurgence

Return of flu could see over the counter sales soar