All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 93
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Features and analysis
Co-op invests in online security system
The Co-operative Group has invested more than £1million in a new internet-based security system.
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News
New barcode requires scanner check
Retailers are being advised to check their epos systems for compatibility with a new barcode format that comes into effect from 2014
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MPs slam government on Post Office closures
The government has been accused of displaying a “real lack of concern” over post office closures.
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Product News
Season of soft drinks
As the holidays approach, retailers need to make key decisions about soft drink ranges to add some sparkle to Christmas sales, writes Aidan Fortune
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Features and analysis
Tougher penalties for assault needed
Assault on shop workers should carry the same penalty as attacking a public sector worker according to retailers.
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Product News
Bar necessities
Often touted as the perfect on-the-go snack, cereal bars had a strong 2008, but their rate of growth has slowed over the past 12 months
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Features and analysis
Broaden your horizons
We live in a digital age and with most of the UK now covered by broadband, the time may be right to look at the advantages of getting connected
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News
Poor reaction to ID cards in Manchester
The Identity and Passport Service (IPS) is to step up publicity about the ID card scheme, after it was revealed that few people had expressed any interest in it so far
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News
Parcel service offers c-stores a chance to deliver
C-store retailers could benefit from ongoing industrial action at Royal Mail by providing a service in their store, according to parcel collection service Collect+
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News
United front helps to cut youth drinking
A joint campaign involving police, youth agencies and trading standards has succeeded in reducing underage drinking by targeting young people and their parents plus stores and pubs
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Product News
Retailers warned to watch out for fake spirits
Retailers have been warned to be on the lookout for counterfeit alcohol after raids in East London unearthed fake vodka containing dangerous levels of chemicals
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News
Government vague over its plans for PO
The government has been accused of "lacking detail and clarity" in its response to the recent Business, Innovation and Skills Committee publication on the future of the Post Office network
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Self-service only at new Express
Independent retailers have questioned Tesco's decision to abandon manned checkouts at a new Express store in Northampton
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News
VAT changeover set to create mayhem
Retailers face the bleak prospect of extra costs and even longer working hours over the holiday period in order to meet the deadline for reinstating the 17.5% VAT rate.
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News
Rebates due for in-store music licences
About £20m could be repaid to retailers if the Copyright Tribunal's decision to cap fees on music played in stores is upheld
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Features and analysis
Deadline for crimefighting grants extended
The deadline for partnership grants for retailers under the Retail Crime Action Plan (RCAP) has been extended until November 6, 2009
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News
Don't hamper our growth, stores tell Darling
A minimum wage freeze, delayed VAT increases and a rethink of the proposed rise in National Insurance contributions are among store owners' demands put to Chancellor Alistair Darling ahead of his pre-Budget report.
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News
Shopping local makes Nisa's summer
Shoppers are flooding back to "vibrant" local stores, says Nisa-Today's, which has seen an increase in both value and volume of sales over the past six months
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Features and analysis
Feeling the pinch: how shoplifting is hurting your business
No matter what part of the country your store is in, shoplifting is an issue that cannot be ignored, and the problem is getting worse.
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News
David Sands grows sales and profit
New store openings and a refurbishment programme helped boost sales at Scottish convenience store group David Sands Ltd by over 20% during 2008, the company reports