All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 98
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Retailer trusts in shoppers' loyalty
An Essex retailer is welcoming the arrival of an eighth Tesco outlet within five miles of his store.
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Vans for retailers
Looking for a new van for your convenience retail business, but not sure if you can afford it?
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Bestway spreads its magic to indies
The Bestway and Batleys Cash & Carry group has launched its spring promotion for independent retalers.
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King of Queen's
Donagh McGoveran's experiences of opening a store near Queen's University, Belfast, proved to be an education.
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Tesco appeal success shows Inquiry's flaws
Retailers are fuming after the Competition Appeals Tribunal upheld Tesco's appeal against the proposed 'competition test'.
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Pub closures offer retail opportunity
Costcutter is among several retail groups looking to take advantage of the faltering pub trade to seek new sites for expansion.
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Scottish retailers back bag campaign
Almost 500 independent retailers in Scotland are supporting the government’s campaign to cut plastic bag use.
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Retail ID checks improving
Retailers are getting better at asking for ID for alcohol sales, but still have much room for improvement according to test purchasing provider Serve Legal
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Retailers positive as sales remain steady
Convenience retailers say their businesses are adapting to the downturn
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Tribunal decision will delay planning policy says ACS
The decision to uphold Tesco’s appeal against a 'competition test' for new retail development will hinder the implementation of a planning policy, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) believes.
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Call for return of empty rates relief
A coalition of retailers and trade bodies is calling for the reinstatement of empty rates relief and help retailers who have had to close stores.
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See you at CRS
The Convenience Retailing Show takes place on March 1-3 at the NEC in Birmingham.
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NewsAttacks against retailers on the rise
The face of Paul McLoughlin demonstrates the alarming rise in the number of crimes against store staff, revealed in a survey of Association of Convenience Store (ACS) members.
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Features and analysis
Dreaming the epossible dream
The sky's the limit once retailers learn to embrace epos, writes Aidan Fortune
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Vandalised store rues shutter ruling
Southport retailers who were forced to remove their security shutters by the local council have had their store vandalised.
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Rise in fake coins hits small traders
Retailers should be on the lookout for counterfeit £1 coins after the Royal Mint revealed that one in every 40 £1 coins is now a forgery – an increase from the one in 50 figure it reported only six months ago.
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Home economics
With people preferring to save money and stay in, now is the time to focus on the home entertainment opportunity, writes Aidan Fortune
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Driving ambition
One forecourt retailer decided to make the most of passing trade by installing a large food-to-go area. Aidan Fortune finds out if it worked
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Recession favours flexible c-stores
Convenience retailers should not fear the recession if they adapt to changing shopping habits, says research consultancy HIM.
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Friends reinvited
Social media websites aren't just for students - they have benefits for retailers too, writes Aidan Fortune