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Mosquito ban for Edinburgh

Last Updated 11/07/2008 00:00
The Scottish Grocers' Federation (SGF) has defended Scottish retailers' use of the high-pitch Mosquito deterrent after Edinburgh council became the latest to ban use of the device on council-owned buildings.
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Wrigley's is a winner

Last Updated 11/07/2008 00:00
An advert for Wrigley's Extra Fusion chewing gum had the most impact on Convenience Store readers in a survey conducted in September 2007.
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Suits you, Sir

Last Updated 11/07/2008 00:00
There's no point your shop looking immaculate if staff are wearing a mismatched array of colours and styles. Amy Lanning investigates the importance of..
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Open to question

Last Updated 16/05/2008 00:00
Dave Visick explains why retailers are rethinking their open-door policy, given environmental and economic..
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Media masterclass

Last Updated 16/05/2008 00:00
My Shop is Your Shop has some hints and tips for getting the message across to your local..
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Window of opportunity

Last Updated 16/05/2008 00:00
If first impressions count, then so too does your shop..
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Bag cuts 'not good enough'

Last Updated 21/03/2008 00:00
The government has warned that plastic bag reduction has to improve significantly from current levels by the end of the year if retailers are to avoid being forced to charge for carriers.
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Mosquito swatted

Last Updated 21/03/2008 00:00
The Co-operative Group is to remove the Mosquito device used to disperse gangs of troublesome youths from outside its stores.
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All systems go for retail diploma

Last Updated 21/03/2008 00:00
Skillsmart Retail has submitted the draft contents of the new Retail Diploma to government for approval.
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Sounds bad for Mosquito

Last Updated 07/03/2008 00:00
The Co-operative Group is to consider removing the Mosquito device, used for dispersing gangs of troublesome youths from outside c-stores.
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