Take Control of Your Costs

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Greens Retail on track to hit sales goals

Greens Retail MD Harris Aslam discusses how the business will hit its £100m sales goal

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How I’m saving £6,000 a year with my new green chillers

Sunder Sandher explains how energy efficient units are better for the environment - and his bottom line

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David Knight unveils new-look Budgens store

A major refit at David Knight’s Budgens in West Sussex has been two years in the making and the retailer wasn’t going to let Covid-19 stop him realising his dream store. 

Rising Costs Crisis

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Post Office counters report record breaking 40m cash transactions in Q1 this year

New data shows nearly 40m cash withdrawals and deposits were made at branches in Q1 of 2026

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Trade bodies renew calls for transparency in energy market for small businesses

Trade bodies including the ACS have again called for more transparency when it comes to energy costs   

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Business costs and rising crime top of agenda for new ACS chief executive

New ACS chief executive Ed Woodall has outlined his priorities for the trade body as the convenience sector faces mounting challenges including rising costs, crime and rogue traders

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Energy bill contract confusion proves costly for retailer

Jac Roper helps resolve a retailer’s issue with his energy supplier

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Retailer in dispute with EDF over energy usage

Sukhbinder Singh and EDF Energy are at odds over energy usage at his store

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Energy supply dispute causing high bills

The failure to recognise a contract transfer has caused excessively high bills for a retailer

Advice Guides

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What are the challenges and opportunities for retailers in 2023?

James Lowman of the ACS looks at some of the challenges facing retailers over the next year

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Five pieces of tech that could save you money

Investing in the right technology can save you money in the long-term

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What Business Rates support is available to me?

Business rates are a major expense for retailers. Are you making best use of the support available?

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How to switch your energy provider

Energy bills are going through the roof for small businesses. We look at how retailers can switch providers