All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 69
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NewsPost Office increases profits in first six months since Royal Mail split
The Post Office has recorded a £5m increase in profit in its first six months as an independent business.
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NewsMultiples denied Christmas Sunday trading relaxation
An appeal by supermarket chief executives to relax Sunday trading laws over Christmas has been refused.
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NewsOfgem pledges to protect small businesses
Energy regulator Ofgem has pledged to support small businesses and ensure suppliers treat them more fairly.
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NewsRetailers urged to engage with new Police and Crime Commissioners
Retailers have been urged to engage with their local Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) “whether they voted in the elections or not”.
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NewsGovernment defends Post Office Local model
The government has defended the new Post Office Local model to a group of MPs.
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NewsSainsbury's continues assault on convenience sector
Sainsbury’s has continued its assault on the convenience sector with a 20% increase in sales through Local stores over the past six months.
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NewsPost Office wins seven-year DVLA contract
The Post Office will continue to offer DVLA services for the next seven years, the government has announced.
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NewsSpar launches 'Fresh for Less' to boost fresh food sales
Spar has launched the ‘Fresh for Less’ promotional campaign in an effort to boost fresh food sales.
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NewsBRC calls on Osborne to support retailers
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has urged chancellor George Osborne to support ailing retailers in his upcoming Autumn Statement.
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NewsCo-operative Group to launch protected savings scheme
The Co-operative Group has unveiled a protected Christmas savings scheme for 2013.
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NewsMan charged over retailer murder
A man has been charged with the murder of Paisley retailer Javaid Ali.
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NewsNI Assembly freezes parking charges to stimulate growth
The Northern Ireland Assembly has frozen car parking charges in city centres until 2015.
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NewsSimply Fresh set to open latest store
Simply Fresh is to open its 37th store later this month, in Shropshire.
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NewsCash mobs support independent retailers
Independent retailers in Enfield are benefitting from a cash injection with a difference….
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NewsLack of awareness for PCC elections
With the election of local Police and Crime Commissioners (PCC) looming, most convenience store retailers are still in the dark about who their candidates are.
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NewsDisappointment over Ofgem energy consultation
Ofgem’s long-awaited consultation into the business energy market has disappointed retailers by failing to include two of their biggest concerns.
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NewsRates rise to destroy business growth, poll reveals
Job creation and investment will be decimated by next April’s business rates increase, a new survey has revealed.
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NewsAnger over injury compensation cuts
The government has been criticised for forcing through cuts to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme.
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NewsMPs hit out over rates revaluation delay
Opposition MPs have criticised the government for its decision to postpone the business rates revaluation until 2017.