All Convenience Store articles in 27 August 2011 – Page 3
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News
High streets suffer most as footfall dips
High streets suffered a slump in footfall in the three months to July compared with the previous year, new research reveals. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) said high streets had seen the biggest drop in footfall over the past 12...
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Tackle crime with new technology
Retailers are being urged to embrace new technology to help tackle crime.
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NewsNews retailers slam carriage cost rises
News retailers have reiterated calls for a full investigation into the news and magazine industry after Menzies Distribution followed Smiths News in raising its carriage charge. Menzies last week increased its carriage charge by 4.8%,...
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NewsRetailers face up to a brave new world
Store owners affected by the recent riots are slowly rebuilding their businesses as they face up to a brave new world of retailing.
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NIIRTA slams hike in Belfast parking charges
The Northern Ireland Independent Retailers Trade Association (NIIRTA) has lashed out at the increase in parking fees to be introduced in Belfast. From later this month, on-street parking in the city will increase by 20p an hour to £1.20....
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Product News
Ulster display ban details made clearer
Northern Ireland retailers have labelled the government’s announcement on the impending tobacco display ban as “progress”. Health minister Edwin Poots said the display ban regulations would not commence until spring 2012 at the earliest….
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Riot relief fund offers aid to businesses
UK businesses, the Mayor of London and local authorities have joined forces to help businesses affected by the riots.
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ACS seeks focus group volunteers
The Association of Convenience Stores is calling for volunteers to join the first national minimum wage (NMW) focus group. The independently chaired focus group will explore the impact of the NMW on convenience retailers and take place at...
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Councils put Tesco expansion on hold
Retailers in Southend and Reading have earned a temporary reprieve after plans for Tesco stores in both towns were deferred by local councils.
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Co-op sales slump in tough trading times
The Co-operative Group has reported a decline in sales as chief executive Peter Marks described trading conditions as "the worst for 40 years".
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Blog
The community role of retailers needs to be taken seriously
One of the few positives that emerged from the recent rioting has been a renewed expression of community, argues James Lowman
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Holiday changes spell hassle for retailers
Small store owners face another potential drain on resources as European judges have extended the amount of holiday staff can carry over into a new year.
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Features and analysisFinancial reality of riots catches up with traders
The clean-up following the riots is putting retailers’ cash flow under pressure
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Product News
Share in the potential of Cadbury Twirl Bites
As sharing occasions continue to rise, Cadbury is adding another offering to the mix with the launch of Twirl Bites
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Product News
Over half of UK retailers aware of illicit tobacco in their area
More than half of UK retailers are aware of the illicit tobacco trade in their neighbourhood.
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Product News
Bols foam adds froth to drinks
Maxxium UK has launched the world’s first alcoholic foam
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Portas urged to take decisive action on high streets
The government’s high streets Tsar Mary Portas has been challenged to take decisive action on the key issues affecting independent retailers.
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