All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 72
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NewsCost of training hindering businesses
The high cost of courses is prompting many retailers to sacrifice vital skills training for their staff.
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NewsPublic support for bag charge
More than half of English and Scottish consumers would support a plastic bag levy if introduced.
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NewsCamelot judicial review application dismissed by High Court
Camelot’s application for a judicial review of the Health Lottery has been dismissed by the High Court.
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NewsWholesaler impersonation scam warning
Wholesalers and suppliers have been warned of an impersonation scam.
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NewsJail sentence for National Lottery scam shop assistant
A shop assistant has been jailed for 30 months for attempting to defraud a National Lottery winner out of £1m.
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NewsHackney Council apologises for Olympics error
Hackney Council has been forced to apologise to a retailer it falsely accused of having unauthorised Olympics merchandise on display.
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NewsSunday trading debate rages on
Calls to maintain existing Sunday trading laws have intensified after a broad spectrum of retail representatives voiced their concerns for changing the regulations in the latest edition of The Sunday Telegraph.
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NewsFisher's sells up to Sainsbury's
Buckinghamshire retailer Paul Fisher has sold two-thirds of his store to Sainsbury’s in an effort to keep his family business running.
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NewsSpar extends S Budget range
Spar has rolled out the second phase of its S Budget own label range.
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NewsSunday trading fears escalate
Fears of a permanent relaxation of Sunday trading laws have escalated following comments by communities minister Eric Pickles.
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NewsDeadline looms for minimum wage survey
Retailers have been reminded to share their views on the National Minimum Wage (NMW) in an Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) survey.
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NewsNFSP backs the Post Office on DVLA bid
The National Federation of SubPostmasters (NFSP) has stepped up its support for the Post Office as it attempts to win the 10-year DVLA contract currently up for tender.
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NewsRetailer introduces electronic shelf-edge labelling
Rav Garcha has become the first independent retailer to install Electronic Shelf Labelling (ESL) in his store.
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NewsRetailers moving on a year after riots
One year after the riots, retailers are feeling safer and more involved in their communities, a survey has revealed.
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NewsGovernment urged to follow Welsh plastic bag model
In the wake of repeated calls for a plastic bag levy to be introduced in England, Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) chief executive James Lowman urged government to follow the Welsh model if a charge was absolutely necessary.
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NewsSunshine softens Sunday trading relaxation impact
The warm weather helped soften the blow of the temporary relaxation of Sunday trading laws
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NewsGet motivated!
Struggling to motivate your team? You’re not alone. Aidan Fortune speaks to leading retailers on how to get the best from your staff.
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NewsReduction in shoplifting and staff theft in stores
Shoplifting and staff theft in UK stores are on the decline, according to a new retail crime report.
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NewsC-store sales to hit £44bn by 2017
Sales in convenience stores are expected to grow by £10bn over the next five years
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NewsStrong first quarter for PayPoint
Cold weather and growing internet sales helped PayPoint achieve strong first quarter results.