David Rees: Editor's comment – Page 3
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Minimum requirement
If the government really thinks small businesses are the driving force for economic growth then it needs to scrap business rates, or freeze the minimum wage, or both, says editor David Rees.
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A One Stop solution
Whether a One Stop franchise turns out to be a good option for independents in the long run will obviously depend on the business model, says editor David Rees.
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Stick or twist?
Making an investment in developing a better store would normally be a no-brainer. But the prospect of a multiple opening up nearby means best-laid plans can be undermined before you start, says editor David Rees.
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Plain thinking
It’s about time that the real world had at least some connection with government policy, says editor David Rees
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Regulate to accumulate
It is time for action on the whole culture of regulation, says editor David Rees.
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Must try harder
Half term is coming for schoolchildren across the country, so we thought it was time for a half-term report on the government, says editor David Rees
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Slow progress
It’s been nearly two years since Costcutter executive chairman Colin Graves stood up at the group’s annual conference…
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Planning for the future
It is a constant source of amazement to me just how much store building is being carried out by the multiple grocers.
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In the running
There can be no doubt which is the major topic of conversation in homes, offices and retail checkout queues this week: Olympic fever
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The big symbol switch
It’s a very interesting time for the symbol group market right now. It’s a growing market, and has been for many years as independent retailers realise that they need increasing levels of professionalism and support in order to compete, but it’s also in high flux.
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Plain speaking
It is the retail industry that has the most to lose from this latest state-sponsored assault on the tobacco sector.
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The M Word
It looks like Costcutter will be forging an alliance with Morrisons some time soon, and what a shake-up that will give the convenience industry.
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The blind leading the blinds
So, after many months and years of protesting, it’s finally here. We are now living in a country where the retail display of tobacco products is restricted.
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The price of success
Last weekend’s launch of the Sun on Sunday is likely to go down in history as one of the least-surprising sudden announcements ever.
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Darkness before the dawn
The tobacco display ban already seems to be having an effect on sales.
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Carried away
We've had a few calls recently about the activities of Customs officers, and it hasn't been complimentary.