All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 91
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Features and analysis
Epos and CCTV - the big picture
Aidan Fortune looks at how retailers can combine their epos systems and CCTV to help protect their business
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Features and analysis
Thieves target ‘soft option’ small stores
An extensive survey reveals a dramatic rise in crime against local shops. Insufficient security and poor relationships between store owners and the police could be behind an alarming rise in crime against c-stores last year.
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News
Public were denied a say in future of POs
Consumers have labelled the Post Office closure consultation “a sham” and say the government did not engage the public properly when deciding changes to the network.
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Features and analysis
Thieves target ‘soft option’ small stores
An extensive survey reveals a dramatic rise in crime against local shops
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News
Wholesaler invites retailers to Trade Day
To celebrate the opening of its 36,000sq ft new warehouse, Turners Cash & Carry in Blackpool is holding a Trade Day on March 24.
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Features and analysis
Home game
Groups of all ages are socialising at home to save cash, wriotes Aidan Fortune, and c-store owners can join the party with the right strategy.
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Features and analysis
Retailers benefit from security grants
Over 1,000 retailers will now be able to improve their store security thanks to a Home Office grants scheme
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Product News
Help for retailers in preventing sales to the underaged
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched downloadable POS material to help retailers combat under-age purchases
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News
MPs show support for Post Bank
An Early Day Motion calling for government support of a Post Office Bank has received massive cross-party backing from MPs.
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Features and analysis
London armed robberies on the rise
Figures from the London Metropolitan Police show that the number of raids on commercial premises such as convenience stores and newsagents rose by 24% between April and December 2009 compared to the same period of the previous year.
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News
Co-op offers its epos system to small stores
The Co-operative Group is making its in-house developed epos system available to purchase by other retailers.
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News
EuroMillions Jackpot goes Mega
National Lottery retailers can expect bumper sales next week thanks to the EuroMillions Mega Jackpot worth an estimated £85m on Friday February 5.
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News
Make or bake for food to go beginners
Aidan Fortune mets a retaler who wants to expand his food to go, but needs a few pointers
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News
Ombudsman to intervene in music disputes
Store owners who feel they are being overcharged to play music at work are being urged to contact the PRS for Music ombudsman.
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Features and analysis
Tougher penalties proposed for assault on shop workers
A bill calling for tougher penalties for assaults on shop workers has been proposed in Scottish Parliament.
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News
Stong Christmas for Heart of England Co-op
The Heart of England Co-operative Society reported strong trading figures for the Christmas period.
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News
Costcutter and Nisa help heroes
Retailer charity Making A Difference – Locally (MADL) has donated £25,000 to Help for Heroes.
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Features and analysis
Retail theft and violence on the rise
Shop crime cost businesses £1.1bn last year according to the British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) latest Retail Crime Survey, a 10% increase on the previous year’s figure.
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News
The new year brings rise in running costs
Retailers are warned to keep an eye on cash flow in the months ahead as the cost of running a small shop is set to rise in 2010, with experts predicting that c-stores with a heavy dependence on heating, chilling and lighting will face soaring...
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News
VAT change sours retailers' new year
Store owners struggled to make the necessary changeover as VAT rose from 15% to 17.5% on January 1, with many opting to take advantage of the two-week period of grace before changing shelf labels.