All Costs articles – Page 2
-
Features and analysis
How chillers with doors boosted sales and slashed our energy bill
Sue and Nithy Nithyanandan have cut energy costs by 15%
-
Features and analysis
Costcutter reduces fuel levy charges
The reduced fuel levy charges are part of its “commitment to supporting retailers”
-
Dear Jac
Energy bill woes continue to impact retailers
More retailers have raised how much their energy costs have gone up by
-
Features and analysis
Calls made for better regulation of small business energy market
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has highlighted the need for stronger regulations on energy suppliers that would provide businesses with clear and transparent information
-
Features and analysis
SGF research reveals true cost of employment for Scottish c-stores
The study takes into account statutory costs, additional expenses and administration costs
-
Features and analysis
Lack of energy support in Budget sparks dismay among retail industry
The government’s failure to act on rising energy costs has led to warnings over store closures
-
Features and analysis
‘Insufficient energy bill support will lead to store closures’ warns ACS
The ACS has warned that up to 7,000 stores could close if the government doesn’t provide further support with energy bills
-
Dear Jac
What savings can be made by installing chiller doors?
Jac Roper investigates the savings you can make by installing chiller doors
-
Features and analysis
Nisa retailers invest in energy-saving kit to keep costs down
Members of the Nisa symbol group have taken measures to help combat rising energy costs by investing in energy efficiency and changing business practices
-
Features and analysis
‘Decisive action’ needed on energy bill support
The ACS is calling on the Chancellor to help small businesses with energy bills in the upcoming Budget
-
Features and analysis
‘Local shops will be forced to close’ - business leaders issue energy support warning
The Business Secretary has been criticised for a “scattergun” approach to energy bill support
-
Features and analysis
Industry bodies slate government’s business energy support package
The ACS claims that the government’s support package is effectively consigning stores to closure
-
Features and analysis
Clarity demanded on business energy bill support
The ACS has called on the government to detail which sectors will receive support when the Energy Bill Relief Scheme ends in March 2023
-
Opinion
What are the challenges and opportunities for retailers in 2023?
James Lowman of the ACS looks at some of the challenges facing retailers over the next year
-
Dear Jac
What support is available for business energy costs?
Energy costs are rising, what happens when your bills become too much?
-
Dear Jac
What happens when you’re forced to close your business?
Jac Roper hears from a retailer who has to close their business due to declining sales
-
Features and analysis
ACS urges extension to Energy Bill Relief Scheme
The ACS has warned that shops will be forced to close if they’re not given more support with energy costs
-
Features and analysis
Watch: A cost of living survival guide for shops, shoppers and suppliers
The Grocer’s managing editor Emma Weinbren hosts this discussion on the origins of the cost of living crisis and what it means for the fmcg sector going forward
-
Features and analysis
CJ Lang reports rise in profit ahead of ‘tough times’
The Scottish Spar wholesaler has reported increased profits over the past year but has said there are tough times ahead for the sector