All articles by David Rees – Page 41
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Red tape is taking heavy toll on stores
More than two-thirds of independent retailers fear their store is becoming less financially viable due to the cost of implementing new government regulations, according to a new survey by Convenience Store.
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Squeezed by red tape
Retailers are concerned that the new alcohol licensing regime and disability access regulations are threatening the viability of their stores.
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The future looks bright
New research shows that Convenience Store’s readers are feeling more than a little confident about their businesses and are planning to invest in new fixtures and product ranges. David Rees gets behind the figures.
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Londis retailers invest in future
Londis retailers are looking to the future with renewed heart as they bank the final proceeds from the group’s sale to Musgrave.
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Customers more satisfied with C&Cs
Cash and carries are providing better customer service than two years ago on all counts except product availability, according to new figures from research firm HIM’s Customer Tracking Programme.
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OFT closes door on market review
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has ruled out a market review of the grocery industry, stating that the market is “competitive” and works in the interests of consumers.
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Lottery targets cut
Camelot has streamlined its National Lottery Sales Improvement Programme (SIP), lowering the minimum sales target but at the same time cutting the notice period for removing poor-performing terminals from stores.
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One in four miss licence deadline
The deadline for transferring old-style alcohol licences to new ones has passed, and it looks as if as many as 25% of traders have missed their opportunity to claim new premises and personal licences under grandfathers’ rights
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Latecomers face prison
Local authorities are warning that retailers who fail to get their alcohol licences granted in time will face prosecution the day the new regime comes into effect, on November 24.
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Government backs away from action
A senior minister has indicated the government will not act against supermarket power unless the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) receives “firm evidence” of problems with the market.
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Features and analysis
Booze scare for retailers
Minors try to buy alcohol somewhere in the UK every five seconds, according to a new survey by retail lawyers Bond Pearce.
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Country life
Recent research throws new light on the differences between shoppers at urban and rural c-stores. David Rees takes a closer look.
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MPs to consider future of retailing
An influential group of MPs is to launch an inquiry into the future shape of local retailing.
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Somerfield franchises put on hold
Somerfield has put its franchise model on hold as it seeks to learn lessons from its experiences of dealing with independent retailers.
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United makes healthy move
United Co-op has joined forces with a local council to give schoolchildren free, healthy breakfasts to raise awareness of nutritional issues.
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The red tape measure
Retailers are struggling in a quagmire of business regulation that is increasingly distracting them from running their stores. David Rees and Mark Wingett report
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Costcutter aims to be the best
Costcutter is to make a multi-million pound investment this year through store acquisitions, TV advertising, relaunched radio and new epos.
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Minister defends alcohol regime
New licensing minister James Purnell has defended the new alcohol licensing regime and ruled out any change in the timetable for its imposition in England and Wales.
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Independents in sharper decline
The latest convenience store industry figures show that while the industry continues to grow its sales strongly, the decline in the numbers of independent retailers is accelerating.
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Multiples make the major gains
The latest figures from IGD show that the major multiples are starting to make their mark on the convenience sector.