All Business rates articles – Page 10
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NewsWelsh c-stores invested more than £49m in 2017
Convenience stores in Wales have invested more than £49m in improving their businesses over the last year, according to new figures released by the Association of Convenience Stores.
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NewsRural shop owners invested £315m last year
Rural shop owners invested more than £315m in their businesses last year to cater for the evolving needs of their customers, according to the ACS 2018 Rural Shop Report.
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Features and analysisBold plans for tough times
No one is expecting 2018 to be an easy journey, but our Champions are prepared to ride out any bumps the next 12 months may provide.
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NewsWelsh government reveals permanent rate relief scheme
Welsh retailers will benefit from a permanent small business rate relief scheme from 1 April 2018.
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Features and analysisWhat's in store for 2018?
Where will the coming 12 months lead you? Industry experts and retailers give their advice on the trends to watch and areas to invest in.
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BlogBudget analysis
So what did you make of the Budget? Frustration with announcements on minimum pay and tobacco duty, or silver linings on business rates?
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NewsFresh food price increases slow down in November
Fresh food inflation fell sharply last month, as retailers tried to shield customers from rising costs and a depreciation in the value of the pound.
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NewsChancellor announces 4.4% rise in NLW and changes to business rate calculations
The National Living Wage will increase to £7.83 per hour next April, but retailers will benefit from a share of a £2.3bn saving on business rate rises.
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NewsMore than 100 councils yet to distribute rate relief
More than 100 local authorities are yet to draw from a £300m fund to provide relief to businesses facing higher rates bills.
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NewsFresh food prices continue upward march in October
Fresh food inflation climbed again last month as retailers continued to battle against higher bills and reduced consumer spending power.
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NewsSharpest fall in retail sales since 2009 recession
Sales of specialist food & drink fell in the year to October, amid dissapointing results for general retail sales.
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NewsBusiness organisations call for reform of rates system
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has put its name to a letter that 18 business groups have signed, calling on chancellor Philip Hammond to fix the “broken” business rating system
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NewsMinister pledges to help retailers claim business rates relief
High streets minister Jake Berry MP has pledged to intervene on retailers’ behalf if local authorities fail to respond to requests for business rates relief.
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NewsFood prices hit four-year high after 2.2% rise
Food prices hit an almost four-year high last month, the latest British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Nielsen Shop Price Index shows.
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Dear Jac
This really seems to be getting out of hand
Even if Cashzone is offering to split the bill…
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News20,000 jobs disappear from c-store sector
The number of jobs in the UK convenience store sector has fallen for the second consecutive year as business costs such as the National Living Wage continue to make an ongoing impact on business operations.
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Products In DepthIn-store equipment: What's the solution?
Be it fridges, lighting, shelving or epos, there’s always something new for retailers to consider spending on. Here retailers review their investments
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NewsScottish rates review makes 30 key recommendations
Local shops have welcomed a review of non-domestic rates in Scotland designed to make the system fairer for them – especially those wanting to invest or expand their property
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NewsC-stores and Post Offices have "most positive local impact"
Post Offices and convenience stores have topped the list of high street shops and services that have the most positive impact on local communities
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NewsHigh street footfall rises by 0.9% in June
High street footfall increased by 0.9% in June on the previous year as retailers benefited from the arrival of summer, according to the latest BRC-Springboard footfall monitor.