All Costs articles – Page 5
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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
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Features and analysisIndustry bodies slate government’s business energy support package
The ACS claims that the government’s support package is effectively consigning stores to closure
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Features and analysisClarity 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
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OpinionWhat 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
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Dear JacWhat support is available for business energy costs?
Energy costs are rising, what happens when your bills become too much?
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Dear JacWhat 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
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Features and analysisACS 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
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Features and analysisWatch: 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
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Features and analysisCJ 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
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Features and analysisEnergy Bill Support Scheme remuneration set to be worth £3m to postmasters
Details of the remuneration package has been outlined to postmasters
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Features and analysisPlant-based ready meals supplier The Brook announces closure
The plant-based ready meals supplier worked with Budgens retailers
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Features and analysisGovernment unveils ‘Mini-Budget’ measures including tax cuts
The retail sector welcomed the measures in the ‘Mini-Budget’ but called for more long-term action
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Features and analysisBusiness energy costs support announced by government
A new government scheme will provide a discount on energy costs for businesses
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Features and analysisACS urges action on energy bills in ‘mini-Budget’
The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the government to introduce a targeted package of measures to support independent retailers including a cap on energy bills for small businesses
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Features and analysisGoogle searches for ‘foodbanks near me’ hit 600k in May
Data revealed at The Convenience Conference highlighted the spike in searches for foodbanks
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Features and analysisSupport for businesses on energy costs announced by government
A six-month scheme to help businesses cope with rising energy costs has been unveiled by Prime Minister Liz Truss
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Features and analysisPayPoint helps promote Energy Bills Support Scheme
PayPoint is working with Citizens Advice to ensure as many people can avail of the Energy Bills Support Scheme as possible
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Dear JacWrite to your MP about energy costs
Retailers are urged to contact their MP to discuss rising energy costs
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Features and analysisNisa launches ‘Fill Your Basket For Less’ campaign to tackle rising cost of living
Existing Nisa promotions such as the Big Deal, the Freezer Deal and One Week Deal, will now sit beneath the umbrella of Fill Your Basket For Less
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Dear JacWhat if the wrong energy meter is installed at my store?
Jac Roper hears from a retailer looking to switch suppliers but is hindered by a complicated meter situation


















