All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 97
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Modest NMW rise offers little comfort
Retailers have criticised the government's decision to increase the National Minimum Wage (NMW) by 1.2%, saying that it will be an extra strain on their businesses. The increase, which comes into effect on October 1, 2009, takes the rate from £5.73...
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Moving up a gear
Investment and expansion have worked wonders for the Reeds' forecourt store, says Aidan Fortune
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Community prizewinner is ‘more than a c-store’
The winners of the title of Best Community Post Office in this year’s People’s PO Awards have put their success down to the extra services they provide for their customers.
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Ingredients add to recipe for recovery
The return of home cooking means it’s back to basics for c-stores
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POs must foot the bill for ATM error
The Post Office is under fire for demanding subpostmasters pay thousands of pounds in backdated charges for supplying cash to its free cash machines.
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Alcohol code brings “confusion” to licensing system
Retail trade bodies have labelled the government’s draft code of practice for alcohol retailers as “confusing” and “bad for competition”.
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'Common sense' minimum wage increase welcomed
Retail trade bodies have welcomed the government’s decision to increase the adult minimum wage from £5.73 to £5.80 per hour, an increase of just 1.2%.
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Jackpot day for retailers
Retailers have an opportunity to cash in on the £110m Rollover Jackpot in tonight’s EuroMillions draw.
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The heat is on
Bottled waters' fortunes may rely heavily on the weather, but suppliers are doing all they can to add sales should the sun fail to shine on them again this year
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Little league
The kids' soft drinks market is seeing steady sales thanks to a renewed focus on health.
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Post Office account for every branch
The Post Office has announced it will be offering a current account service through its network from next year.
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ACS members choose community hero
Members of the Association of Convenience Stores have chosen Val Newman of Tamar View Community Co-op in Plymouth as the ACS Community Hero for 2009.
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No Budget relief for beleaguered stores
Retailers and trade bodies have criticised the government's lack of support for small shops in this year's Budget, particularly its failure to reverse planned business rate rises.
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Energy drinks feel the buzz
C-store retailers can energise their profits by keeping a close eye on developments in sports and energy drinks
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Soft drinks set for a comeback
Despite a terrible summer, soft drinks sales weren't a total washout in c-stores last year.
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Deferred rate rise brings scant relief
The government's plan to allow businesses to defer the 5% increase in business rates has been criticised as no help by trade bodies and retailers.
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Let us pay
Consumers are increasingly expecting to be able to pay their bills and top up their phones at their local c-store, points out Aidan Fortune
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Art galleries in empty shops plan a 'last resort'
The Government’s measures to utilise empty shops for community projects in an attempt to revive the high street have been branded a 'last resort' by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS)
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Features and analysisPartnerships the way to beat crime
The Government is encouraging retailers to form partnerships with police and local authorities in a bid to reduce business crime.
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PO set challenge to shape its own future
Business secretary Peter Mandelson has warned the Post Office that it needs to diversify if it wants to survive.