All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 64
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NewsGo Local drives growth for Parfetts
A focus on promotions through its Go Local retailer club and symbol has led to success for Parfetts.
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NewsConcerns over staff theft on the increase
Retailer concerns over staff theft are on the rise, according to new research.
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News£50,000 reward offered for information on retailer death
A reward of up to £50,000 is being offered for information relating to the death of retailer Prasanna Arulchelvam.
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NewsNFSP blasts Post Office over bonus payments
The NFSP has labelled bonus payments worth more than £2m to senior post office managers as “morally reprehensible”.
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NewsPlanning Bill amendments approved by NI Assembly
A controversial amendment to relax planning laws has been approved by the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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NewsCash flow concerns increase among small businesses
Concerns over cash flow are on the rise among small businesses, according to a new study.
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NewsHigh street footfall continued to decline in May
Footfall in the high street continued to decline during the month of May.
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NewsPayPoint introduces cost-saving service
Payment services operator PayPoint has launched a new service to help retailers reduce banking charges and better manage their cash.
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NewsSubpostmaster's exit highlights pay concerns
Concerns over subpostmasters’ pay continue to impact the network as a leading retailer has announced he is to leave the Post Office.
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NewsWelsh high streets 'on cusp of extinction'
Welsh high streets are on the verge of extinction, a retail expert has warned.
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NewsGovernment questioned over Crime Bill clause
Ministers have been called on to explain how proposals in the Anti-Social Behaviour, Policing and Crime Bill will not lead to fewer prosecutions.
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NewsRetailers earning less than minimum wage
More than half of independent retailers are making less than the National Minimum Wage, research has revealed.
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NewsSmall businesses unaware of financial support schemes
Almost half of small businesses are unaware of support initiatives available to them, new research has revealed.
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NewsNFSP issues high street warning to government
The National Federation of SubPostmasters (NFSP) has challenged to the government to reverse the decline of UK high streets.
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NewsCommunities benefit from Lincolnshire Co-op scheme
Lincolnshire Co-op has raised £49,860 for 80 local charities and groups through its Community Champions scheme.
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NewsAndrew Thornton to sell Budgens Crouch End store
Budgens retailer Andrew Thornton is to sell his Crouch End store.
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NewsDynamic duos
Considering joining forces with another to grow your business? Aidan Fortune speaks to retailers in business partnerships.
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NewsPartnership approach urged for alcohol policy
A partnership approach to any future alcohol policy has been urged by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsBargain Booze launches Bank Holiday advertising campaign
Bargain Booze has positioned itself as the ‘Proud Sponsor of Summer 2013’ in a new summer marketing campaign.
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NewsConcern over Soham supermarket approval
Leading retailer Jonathan James has expressed deep concern that planning policies are being ignored, after East Cambridgeshire District Council last week approved a 41,000sq ft supermarket on the outskirts of Soham.