All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 68
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NewsMet Police could set up shop in London shops
Retailers in London may experience an increased police presence thanks to a new plan that could see stations set up in stores.
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NewsFury over car parking charge profits increase
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has criticised local authorities for exploiting motorists at the expense of saving the high street following the release of car parking charges revenue figures.
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NewsMorrisons outperformed by independents over Christmas
Morrisons suffered a “disappointing” festive season compared to a number of independent retailers, according to the multiple’s latest trading figures.
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NewsStores unfazed by Sainsbury's 'browsing time' ploy
Sainsbury’s decision to open its doors for longer on the Sunday before Christmas failed to dent small stores’ trade over the period, retailers report.
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NewsRetailer awarded MBE for services to news delivery trade
A retailer has joined Olympians and pop stars on the Queen’s 2013 New Year Honours list.
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NewsLabour proposes 'Small Business Saturday'
Labour has called for a ‘Small Business Saturday’ initiative to be introduced to help independent retailers.
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NewsNewsagent robbery gang jailed
Five men have received a combined sentence of almost 40 years for a series of 13 robberies carried out at newsagents and convenience stores in London.
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NewsAnger over Sainsbury's browsing time on Dec 23
Retailers have expressed outrage over “exceptional measures” introduced by Sainsbury’s that will allow more time in store for its customers on Sunday December 23.
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NewsCommunity store stunned over tax bill
A community-run store is reeling after being pursued by HMRC for 20% of its profits.
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NewsACS launches retail crime survey
Retailers have been urged to share their experiences of store crime over the past 12 months.
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NewsLocal authorities urged to scrap parking charges
Local authorities have been urged to scrap car parking charges in town centres.
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NewsNew anti-social behaviour measures introduced
New measures to tackle anti-social behaviour have been introduced by the government.
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NewsHigh street footfall edges up ahead of Xmas
High street footfall is slowly increasing as Christmas approaches, according to new data.
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NewsACS warns Post Office over Local model roll out
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the Post Office to listen to retailers more when it rolls out the Network Transformation Programme (NTP).
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NewsSocial circles
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NewsGroceryAid issues Christmas rallying call
GroceryAid has called on the entire industry to work together to help those in need this Christmas….
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NewsShop vacancy rates lower in October
Shop vacancy rates experienced their first significant reduction of 2012, a new report has shown.
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NewsGovernment proposes 45p minimum unit price
The UK government has proposed a minimum alcohol unit price of 45p in its alcohol strategy consultation
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NewsBanking confidence down among small businesses
Small businesses’ faith in the banking sector has reached its lowest ever level, a new report has found.
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NewsRetailer attacker receives prison sentence
One of three men who attacked a retailer in his store has been sentenced to over eight years in prison.