All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 67
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NewsFire-damaged store reopens after 18 months
Following 18 months of uncertainty and hard work, two retailers have reopened their store after it was destroyed during the London riots.
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NewsMorrisons snaps up 49 Blockbuster sites
Morrisons is set to strengthen its position in the convenience sector with the purchase of 49 Blockbuster stores.
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NewsSubway unites with Applegreen to boost forecourt estate
Subway is set to increase its presence in the convenience sector following a partnership with service station operator Applegreen.
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NewsIncrease in incidents of staff theft reported in stores
Retailers have been warned to be vigilant against staff theft following a rise in the number of reported incidents over the past 12 months.
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NewsOutrage over former Tesco chief's high street attitude
Retailers have expressed outrage over former Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy’s comments on the high street.
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NewsNisa appoints two new board members
Nisa Retail Limited has appointed two new independent non-executive directors to its board.
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NewsGovernment cautions against minimum wage increases
The government has urged caution on future increases of the National Minimum Wage (NMW).
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NewsEU to steer clear of member states' planning policies
The EU Commission’s decision to take a backseat on member states’ planning policies has been welcomed by the retail industry.
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NewsAlong enemy lines
The gloves are off as two top indies argue whether small stores should copy the multiples’ style, or stick to their differences.
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NewsRetailers urged to give their views on local policing
Retailers have been urged to air their views on crime to their local Police and Crime Commissioners.
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NewsNS&I to remove more products from post offices
The further removal of the government-backed National Savings and Investments’ (NS&I) products and services from the Post Office network has caused concern among subpostmasters.
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NewsStore closure warning despite vacancy rate decrease
A stark warning has been issued about the future of town centre vacancy rates despite a decrease in the number of stores that are currently empty.
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NewsRetail and wholesale sector hit most by crime
The retail and wholesale industry experienced more crime than any other business sector last year, a Home Office survey has revealed.
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NewsReport sets out proposals to help rural shops
Recommendations to the government about helping rural shops remain viable have been welcomed by the industry.
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NewsCost of retail crime soars by 15.6% in 2012, says BRC
The cost of retail crime in the UK has increased by 15.6% over the past 12 months.
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NewsSpar Walthamstow to launch alternatives to bacon jam
After the storm of publicity following its appearance on ITV1’s Jonathan Ross Show, the hit bacon jam is being joined by new variants.
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NewsCamelot outlines plan to revamp National Lottery
Camelot is to revamp the National Lottery, changing the cost of playing and the prize breakdown.
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Fall in retail property prices slowed in 2012
Retail property prices continued to slide in 2012, although the decline has slowed compared with the previous year.
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NewsTurnover up but profits down for Bestway Wholesale
The Bestway Group has posted a 5.7% increase in turnover for its wholesale arm for the year to June 30, 2012.
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NewsTown centre first policy proposed for Northern Ireland
A new planning policy has been proposed by Northern Ireland environment minster Alex Attwood in an effort to protect city and town centres.