All National Living Wage articles – Page 3
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NewsBudget: Retailers prepare for National Living Wage rise
Independent retailers contacted by C-Store will turn to technology and reduced staff hours in response to the latest National Living Wage rise.
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NewsBudget: C-stores welcome rates cut for '90% of independent shops'
News that the government will take significant steps to ease the business rates burden on small shops has been broadly cheered by the convenience store industry.
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NewsSouthern Co-op franchisees introduce self-serve tills
Franchisees of the Southern Co-op have successfully introduced self-serve checkouts in a number of Welcome-branded stores.
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Features and analysisHey big spender
As Tesco rolls out its latest bargain basement format, Jack’s, there are other retailers who are setting their sights on a more upmarket future.
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BlogFlexible working
The Local Shop Report shows how the sector is offering employment flexibility, says James.
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NewsHull retailer reaps rewards of latest Premier store format
An innovative new Premier store in Hull is already turnover over £25,000 per week on healthy margins, thanks to its focus on food to go, premium coffee, on-trend categories and other modern footfall drivers.
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Features and analysisCountry pursuit
Small rural stores haven’t had an easy ride as challenges come at them from all sides. However, many are finding the future looks bright thanks to a strategy of investing in a diverse range of services, offering products that create a point of difference, and engaging with their community.
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Features and analysisCreate aisles of smiles
Finding and retaining staff can be a tricky and time-consuming business. Our C-Store Champions reveal how they handle the issue.
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Features and analysisBeyond price
The discounters are becoming a force to be reckoned with, stretching the battleground beyond pounds and pence and changing the face of the UK grocery industry along the way. C-Store looks at their route to success and asks whether independent stores can fight back.
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NewsNisa retailer raises business concerns during ministerial visit
Nisa retailer Sukhjinder Gill recently hosted small business minister Andrew Griffiths MP in his Burton-on-Trent store.
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NewsACS urges caution in future National Living Wage rises
The Association of Convenience Stores has urged the Low Pay Commission to consider the impact of future increases in wage rates on the labour market.
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NewsSouthern Co-op posts rise in sales and store numbers
The Southern Co-op has announced a 9% rise in annual income to more than £430m and a 1.6% growth in like-for-like food sales.
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BlogThe challenges of new legislation
It is imperative that BWS suppliers begin to understand the threats and opportunities Minimum Unit Pricing may present for their brands, says HIM’s Josh Clifton.
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NewsScotmid blames profit fall on "avalanche of cost challenges"
Scotmid Co-operative has announced a 9.4% drop in annual trading profit to £4.8m, which it attributed to an “avalanche of cost challenges”.
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NewsACS asks retailers to respond to NLW survey ahead of deadline
Retailers have until 4 May to respond to the Association of Convenience Stores’ (ACS) 2018 National Living Wage survey.
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NewsNational Living Wage rise set to take its toll on retailers
Independent retailers are struggling to absorb rising costs as the government prepares to introduce the latest hike in the National Living Wage (NLW).
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NewsChancellor brings forward business rates revaluation
The next business rates revaluation has been brought forward by one year to 2021, chancellor Philip Hammond announced in the Spring Statement on Tuesday.
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NewsRetailers on 'named and shamed' list for underpaying staff
A handful of c-store retailers are among a list of nearly 180 employers named and shamed by the government for underpaying minimum wage workers.
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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?