All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 79
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Advice Guide
Prime Minister calls for crackdown on plastic bags
The Prime Minister has warned retailers to cut the number of plastic bags handed out or face legislation.
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Advice GuideInsurance: Cover your bases
Accidents can happen at any time in a store, but when you venture into offering food to go, the risks increase. Aidan Fortune looks at the implications for insurance
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News
Report urges banks to work with POs
High street banks are being urged to offer more of their services through the Post Office network. A report compiled by Post Office watchdog Consumer Focus has called for more integration between banking services and the Post Office.
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News
FSA calls for single ratings scheme
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is calling for local authorities to adopt its Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRC). The FSA has announced a number of measures to address concerns of local authorities hesitant to adopt the new scheme. These...
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News
Costcutter launches new consumer website
Costcutter has launched a new consumer website in an effort to increase customer awareness of local retailers.
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News
Scottish stores face new alcohol rules
The Scottish government has been urged to show "common sense" towards retailers when enforcing changes to the Alcohol Act, which come into force on October 1. The changes to the legislation mean retailers can no longer highlight...
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Advice Guide
Food Standards Agency calls for single hygiene rating scheme
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is calling for all local authorities to adopt the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRC).
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News
Countdown to Welsh carrier bag charge
Welsh retailers have been reminded that from next month they will have to charge for every plastic bag handed out.
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Product News
Off licence density research slammed
Research linking off licence density to underage drinking has been rubbished by retailers.
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NewsWatchdog urges support for POs
The Scottish government, local councils and Post Offices have been advised to work together to help ensure the network's survival. Postal services watchdog Consumer Focus Scotland has called for a joint approach in offering more...
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Product News
Over half of UK retailers aware of illicit tobacco in their area
More than half of UK retailers are aware of the illicit tobacco trade in their neighbourhood.
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Features and analysisFinancial reality of riots catches up with traders
The clean-up following the riots is putting retailers’ cash flow under pressure
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News
Holiday changes spell hassle for retailers
Small store owners face another potential drain on resources as European judges have extended the amount of holiday staff can carry over into a new year.
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News
Co-op sales slump in tough trading times
The Co-operative Group has reported a decline in sales as chief executive Peter Marks described trading conditions as "the worst for 40 years".
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News
Portas urged to take decisive action on high streets
The government’s high streets Tsar Mary Portas has been challenged to take decisive action on the key issues affecting independent retailers.
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News
Plastic bag consultation to be launched in Scotland
Scottish retailers may be forced to charge for plastic bags as the government attempts to reduce the number handed out.
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News
High street fund launched for riot-hit businesses
Leading UK companies, the mayor of London and local authorities have joined forces to help small businesses affected by the recent riots.
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News
Scottish government urged to offer more post office services
The Scottish government, Post Office and local councils have been urged to work together to help ensure the network's survival.
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News
Own label wins as shoppers cut back
More consumers are switching to own label products in an effort to save money, according to a Nielsen and British Retail Consortium report.
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News
London could face plastic bag charge
Retailers in the capital may be forced to charge customers for plastic bags following a call by London Mayor Boris Johnson to reduce the number handed out.