All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 78
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Product News
‘D-Day’ opportunity for independents
The impending tobacco display ban represents the “greatest opportunity since the National Lottery” for retailers, according to Booker chief executive Charles Wilson.
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News
New lottery battles on despite critics
The Health Lottery is continuing to grow despite coming under fire from the media watchdog and retailers.
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Osbourne urged to reduce business rate increase
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on Chancellor George Osbourne to act to prevent a business rate increase that will cost more than £35m to the convenience store sector.
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Nisa joins Scottish Grocers’ Federation
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has added 202 Nisa stores to its membership.
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Councils urged to save struggling shops
A rallying cry has been issued to parish councils calling on them to safeguard struggling village shops and pubs.
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Rent it Here hits 300 store mark
The Webb Group has reached the 300 store mark for its Rent it Here DVD network.
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NewsSickness absences bad for business health
The government has been called on to introduce a small employer’s relief for the recovery of statutory sick pay.
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NewsMinimum wage freeze urged for 2012
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has warned the Low Pay Commission (LPC) that any further increase in the National Minimum Wage will cost jobs and discourage investment in the convenience store sector.
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Advice Guide
Welsh retailers praised for plastic bag success
Environment minister John Griffiths has paid tribute to retailers in Wales for their help in implementing the plastic bag charge.
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James Hall extends Spar lunchtime range
James Hall & Co. has revamped its Spar sandwich and wraps range to capitalise on the lunchtime meal deal opportunity.
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Advice Guide
Lowman urges Clegg to act on red tape
The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has been called upon by Association of Convenience Stores chief executive James Lowman to do more to reduce red tape for small businesses
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Advice Guide
Fireworks legislation warning for retailers
Retailers planning to sell fireworks over the Halloween period are reminded to be wary of legislation regarding storage and sales.
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News
New bank gets cautious welcome
A new bank promising to prioritise lending to small businesses has been given a cautious welcome.
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Government urged to boost business confidence
The government has been urged to cut VAT and introduce a National Insurance Contributions (NICs) holiday to counter-act falling business confidence.
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Advice Guide
Business rates due to rise by 5.6%
Retail business rates are set to soar next April following a sharp increase in inflation.
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News
Opposition grows to Northern Ireland plastic bag levy
Retail trade associations have urged the Northern Ireland Department of the Environment (DOE) to consider the impact of a plastic bag levy on businesses.
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Features and analysisExtended sentences for burglary introduced
New guidelines unveiled for the sentencing of burglaries have been welcomed by retailers.
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News
Stores push for business rates freeze
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called on chancellor George Osborne to freeze business rates for 2012. Following Osborne's recent announcement that council tax would not increase next year, BRC director general Stephen Robertson...
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Jinx takes on marathon challenge for staff member
Retailers are known for going the extra mile but Norfolk store owner Jinx Hundel is going to run an extra 52 for charity. Jinx is hoping to raise £2,000 for Cancer Research UK and Norfolk-based cancer charity Big C in memory of Shirley...
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Features and analysisRetail crime prevention site launched
A new website designed to help retailers tackle business crime has been launched