All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 75
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NewsGet it covered
Want to boost basket spend? Aidan Fortune looks at the in-store services that give shoppers the complete package
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NewsMore government services needed for NI Post Office network
The Northern Ireland Executive has been called on to offer more government services through the Post Office network.
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NewsOlympic Sunday Trading Bill passed by MPs
MPs have voted in favour of a temporary relaxation of Sunday trading legislation for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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NewsPortas calls for better service from independents
Independent store owners have been urged to improve or face extinction by retail guru Mary Portas.
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NewsRetailers excluded from energy deal
The retail industry has expressed concern over the exclusion of non-domestic customers from the impending deal on energy tariffs.
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NewsTesco to invest £1bn following poor annual results
Tesco is set to invest £1bn in its stores and increase its estate in the convenience channel following a drop in profits.
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NewsGovernment urged to cool it on pasty tax
The government has been urged to reconsider the ‘pasty tax’ amid claims it would hit those who can least afford it.
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NewsDavid Sands Ltd acquisition approved by OFT
The Co-operative Group’s acquisition of Scottish retail chain, David Sands Ltd, has been approved by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
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NewsRobberies on the rise in convenience stores
Robberies in the convenience sector increased last year as stores continued to be seen as easy targets.
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NewsCommon sense approach urged for alcohol legislation
Government called on to ensure EMROs and Late Night Levies are only implemented in areas that need them
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NewsEaster weekend sales growth for c-stores
Retailers overcome poor weather to record some cracking Easter sales.
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NewsBooker posts 7.3% total sales increase
An increase in customer numbers and online sales helped Booker to a 7.3% total sales increase over the past 12 months.
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NewsHealth Lottery launches £1m POS campaign
The Health Lottery has rolled out a £1m POS programme to all of its retailers.
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NewsCo-op suffers sales slump in 2011
The Co-operative Group has posted a decline of 2.1% in like-for-like food sales for 2011.
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NewsGovernment responds to Portas Review
The government’s response to the Mary Portas Review has been given a mixed welcome by the retail industry.
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NewsCamelot introduces barcodes to National Lottery games
Camelot is set to introduce barcodes to its National Lottery draw-based game tickets in a bid to improve the service for retailers and customers.
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NewsStores won't face a lottery dilemma
Camelot has promised that its retail agents will not be forced to choose between the National and Health Lotteries should its judicial review fail.
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NewsShop vacancy rates reach all-time high
Shop vacancy rates reached an all-time high in February, new research reveals.
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NewsVAT on hot food revealed in Budget
Food to go retailers will be charged VAT on hot food following Chancellor George Osbourne’s budget pledge to close tax loopholes.
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NewsSmall business banking scheme unveiled
Four UK high street banks have signed up to a £20bn small business lending scheme.