All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 65
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NewsTown centre vacancy rates at highest level since July 2011
Town centre vacancy rates have increased over the past three months, a new study has revealed.
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NewsSoham out-of-town development given green light
East Cambridgeshire District Council planning committee has approved an application for a controversial out-of-town supermarket development in Soham.
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NewsGovernment questioned over plastic bag charge
The government has come under further pressure to introduce a charge for single use plastic bags in England.
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NewsSubpostmasters in "disastrous financial situation", poll reveals
Post offices are in a “disastrous financial situation”, according to new survey of subpostmasters.
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NewsNFSP challenges POL and government for more support
Subpostmasters have called for more support following the reduction of payments from Post Office Ltd.
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NewsSainsbury's targets continued growth of convenience estate
Sainsbury’s has announced an added focus on its convenience estate over the next 12 months.
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NewsCostco Wholesale opens 24th UK warehouse
Costco Wholesale has opened its 24th warehouse in the UK.
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NewsPolice chiefs urged to have more 'cops in shops'
Police chiefs are being encouraged to set up stations in stores in order to improve engagement with the public.
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NewsCard payment opportunity being missed by retailers
Over 120 million transactions are lost each year due to a lack of card processing facilities, a new report has revealed.
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NewsCode of conduct proposed for self-fill cash machines
Retailers with self-fill cash machines in their stores may have to install anti-forgery equipment.
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NewsACS urges government to deliver on Portas recommendations
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for more ambition from the government in delivering the recommendations to save the high street set out in the Portas Review.
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NewsJail sentence for attempted store robbery
A metal bar-wielding man has been jailed for the attempted robbery of a convenience store.
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NewsNational Minimum Wage increase sparks jobs risk warning
The retail industry has criticised the government’s decision to approve the 1.9% increase in the National Minimum Wage, as advised by the Low Pay Commission.
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NewsUnity urged on tackling anti-social behaviour
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for more unity between retailers and local authorities to curb anti-social behaviour.
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NewsPost Office to offer current account through network
The Post Office is to launch a current account through its network.
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NewsFirst phase of £1bn business bank launched
The first phase of the government’s £1bn small business bank has been launched.
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NewsNorthern Ireland carrier bag levy comes into effect
Northern Ireland retailers are now legally obliged to charge customers for carrier bags as the shopping bag levy comes into effect today.
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NewsBooker posts 2.3% sales increase despite tobacco decline
Booker has posted a 2.3% increase in total sales for the past 12 weeks, with tobacco sales dropping over the quarter.
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NewsVictims Code proposals to help show impact of crime
New measures have been proposed by the government to give businesses the opportunity to better highlight the impact of crime.
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NewsForecourt damaged by ATM explosion
A forecourt store in Hampshire was damaged by an explosion caused during a cash machine robbery