All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 43
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Features and analysisClarity needed on relaxation of Covid-19 measures
Confusion over the relaxation of measures has led to frustration for the retail sector.
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Features and analysisGovernment to extend HGV drivers’ hours in a bid to ease supply chain pressures
HGV drivers’ hours will be temporarily extended from 12 July until 8 August.
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Features and analysisWhat does the Morrisons deal mean for convenience?
With Morrisons recommending a £6.3bn offer, we look at the impact a deal could have on the convenience sector.
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Features and analysisVimto to revive Slush Puppie brand in the UK
Vimto has reached an agreement with Slush Puppie owner J & J Snack Foods Corp to distribute the brand in the UK.
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Features and analysisHome Affairs Committee urges new offence to protect retail staff
The government and Home Affairs Committee are at odds over sentencing for offences against shop workers.
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Features and analysisIllicit cigarette trade cost the UK £2bn in 2020
A new report by KPMG found that illicit cigarettes cost the UK government £2bn in lost revenue.
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Features and analysisPolice ordered to do more to protect retailers at wholesale depots
The home secretary warned police to offer better protection for retailers while at wholesale depots or “answer to her”.
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Features and analysisDisappointment over lack of support for shop workers
No changes will be made to better protect shop workers following a Westminster Hall debate.
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Features and analysisNew retail energy market for microbusinesses consultation launched
Ofgem hopes to improve the experience of microbusinesses in the retail energy market.
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Features and analysisPayPoint aims to ‘embed’ itself within convenience channel
PayPoint has outlined a series of plans for the next 12 months to grow the offering within convenience.
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Features and analysisPayPoint and Snappy Shopper create home delivery partnership
PayPoint and Snappy Shopper have entered into partnership to allow retailers to offer a home delivery service.
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Interviews and ProfilesSpar Carnon Downs undergoes ‘next generation’ refit by Appleby Westward
Appleby Westward has revealed details of the new Spar UK store design concept.
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Interviews and ProfilesHarj Dhasee: why I’m switching from Nisa to Simply Fresh
Harj Dhasee is to switch his two Nisa stores to the Simply Fresh supplied by Sainsbury’s model. He outlines why it was time for a change.
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Features and analysisHarj Dhasee announces switch from Nisa to Simply Fresh
Cotswold-based retailer Harj Dhasee is to switch from Nisa to the new Simply Fresh supplied by Sainsbury’s model.
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Features and analysisThornton’s Budgens sold to The Kavanagh Group
Leading independent retailer Andrew Thornton has sold his Budgens store in Belsize Park, London to The Kavanagh Group.
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Features and analysisHermes commission cut ‘a slap in the face’ for retailers
The parcel company has cut its commission rates for processing items for the second time in two years, sparking retailer fury.
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Features and analysisGovernment confirms 21 May for 10p plastic bag charge introduction
Defra has confirmed that the charge for plastic bags will increase from 5p to 10p on 21 May.
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Features and analysisF’real application process sparks retailer anger
Retailers are frustrated over application refusals while others are facing a 20-week wait.
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Features and analysisPlastic bag charge increase delayed
DEFRA has delayed the increase to “ensure businesses have sufficient time to prepare for the changes”.
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Interviews and ProfilesDavid Knight to open third store in Sussex
The retailer will introduce a similar offering to his stores in Hassocks and Henfield.