All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 74
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NewsShop worker killer launches appeal
The killer of shop worker Mahesh Wickramasingha has launched an appeal against his manslaughter sentence.
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NewsGovernment recommends PASS age-verification scheme
The government has recommended that retailers accept Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) cards from customers buying age-restricted products.
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NewsAge-verification scheme loophole closed
The government has closed a loophole that could have left retailers operating the ‘Challenge 25’ age-verification scheme vulnerable to legal challenges.
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NewsCash payments on the rise
Shoppers are spending less in stores but more often, a payments survey has revealed.
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NewsShop worker killer escapes murder charge
The killer of a Liverpool shop worker has been cleared of a murder charge but has been found guilty of manslaughter.
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NewsFresh outlook
Aidan Fortune looks at the how the fresh fruit and veg category has grown and how retailers can capitalise on it.
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NewsMore communication on banking appeals process needed
High street banks have been urged to make businesses aware that there is a system for appealing when refused credit.
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NewsLimit increased for contactless payment transactions
The payment limit for contactless transactions has been increased from £15 to £20.
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NewsBooker to snap up Makro
Booker Group has entered into an agreement with German wholesaler Metro Group AG to acquire Makro UK.
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NewsGovernment backs down on pasty tax
The government has performed a partial U-turn on its proposed tax on hot take-away food following a public consultation.
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NewsCrime commissioners urged to work with retailers
Future Police and Crime Commissioners are being urged to work with retailers to reduce crime in the community.
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NewsCross-border card fee decision upheld by EU Court
Mastercard has lost an appeal to impose charges on UK retailers for cross-border credit and debit transactions.
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NewsCamelot celebrates best year of sales
Independent retailers have helped Camelot to its best ever year of sales.
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NewsOne Stop eyes Post Office Local roll out
Post Office Limited has revealed that it is considering a request to install its new Post Office Local model in all 617 Tesco-owned One Stop stores.
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NewsSubpostmasters call for more government services
Subpostmasters have repeated the call for additional government services to be run through the Post Office network.
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NewsNI Assembly offers empty premises rates relief
The Northern Ireland Assembly has introduced an empty property rates relief scheme in an attempt to limit the number of long-term vacant premises.
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NewsMusgrave Group profits dip in 2011
Profits dipped for the Musgrave Group in 2011 despite an increase in sales for the year.
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NewsPost Office to bid for £450m DVLA contract
The Post Office is attempting to secure more government work by offering the full range of DVLA services.
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NewsStaff safety guidance launched by British Retail Consortium
New guidance to help protect shop workers from crime has been published.
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NewsRain fails to wash away sales
The recent wet weather has failed to dampen sales in convenience stores, contrary to retailers’ low expectations in such conditions.