All Blog articles – Page 23
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Still life in Change4Life
The Change4Life scheme still has a bright future despite threats to funding, says James Lowman of ACS
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A tricky balance; how do we prepare for 20% VAT?
Dave Newman is already considering the implications of the rise in VAT in January
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Editor’s comment: The numbers game; Leading the group
The numbers game. We're all familiar with the dangers of lies, damned lies and statistics, but the numbers surrounding the UK economy don't look good at the moment.
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Don't miss this chance to give independents a fair voice
James Lowman says retailers must be able to give evidence to the new grocery ombudsman
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New government won't change our fortunes overnight
Hastings retailer Dave Newman is looking for the new government’s silver lining
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Costs, crime and fairness: the local shops' agenda
The Association of Convenience Stores has set out the priorities for local shops which it will take to the new government
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Editor’s comment: Government on hold
David Rees argues that a coalition government might be a good thing for the retail sector
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Editor's comment: Somerfield satisfaction
David Rees suggests the Co-op is not the only organisation seeing sales figures of former Somerfield stores falling short
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Editor’s comment: Numbers with meaning; Display of ignorance
Can you visualise £62bn? It's not easy to do. For one thing, it requires more zeros than are available on a standard pocket calculator display. But £62bn is what Tesco achieved in global sales in the past year.
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Editor’s comment: Second-class citizens; Sign our petition
There's a strange mixture of stories emerging from the Post Office at the moment. On the one hand, there's good news about the PO's new banking service which will give consumers new reasons to visit their local offices and give retailers more...
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The battle for the future of the convenience sector starts here
James Lowman of the ACS hopes for help as the election approaches – but he’s not holding his breath
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Don't let us become a nation of intimidated shopkeepers
Dave Newman is doing all he can to protect his staff and his business - but are the police?
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Editor’s comment: Play your cards right
A colleague was shopping in a local Co-op store recently and, prompted by the debit card terminal to vote on an issue of the day, she attempted to share this involvement with counter staff. "Yeah, I know," said the teenager behind…
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Alcohol restrictions must be evidence based
A minimum price for alcohol may be attractive but we must be consistent, argues James Lowman of the Association of Convenience Stores
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Snow brings a windfall for local stores
Snowed in up a hill, Convenience Store columnist Dave Newman's customers turned to their local retailer and his heroic staff.
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Planning policy gives little reassurance for small stores
New planning policy is being heralded as good for small stores, but James Lowman of the Association of Convenience Stores isn’t convinced.
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Is there any future in newspaper delivey?
Let down by both publishers and wholesalers, Dave Newman wonders if it's time to rethink the role of newspapers and magazines in his store.
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Treat store workers like nurses or firemen
Government must clamp down on violence against workers in any community role, says James Lowman of the ACS
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Editor’s comment: No thinking on drinking
While the government is still patting itself on the back for the tobacco display ban, the attention of health professionals is predictably turning to alcohol
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The Big Deal
With summer over and the bills piling up with the leaves, Hastings retailer Dave Newman succumbs to the October blues