All National Living Wage articles – Page 6
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NewsLabour pledges small business assistance for NLW rises
Small businesses would be compensated in the event of a rise in the National Living Wage (NLW) under a Labour government, the shadow small business minister has pledged.
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NewsInvestment levels widen among convenience retailers
Investment levels among multiple and independent convenience retailers are widening, according to the Association of Convenience Stores’ (ACS) investment tracker.
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NewsScotmid Co-operative announces steady half year trading
Scotmid Co-operative has announced trading profits of £2m in its half year trading results amid what it describes as a challenging Scottish retail market.
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NewsMidcounties Co-op guilty of pay law breaches
The Midcounties Co-operative has reviewed its employment and remuneration structure for newspaper delivery staff after being found guilty of breaching minimum wage laws, and forced to make significant payouts to two of its former employees.
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BlogThe fall in staff numbers
Rising wage costs are resulting in falling staff numbers, says James Lowman.
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NewsWage hikes place jobs and retailers under pressure
The number of jobs provided by the convenience store sector has fallen for the first time since 2012 as growing wage costs start to bite.
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NewsConcerns grow over rising staff costs
Retailers have voiced concerns about their long-term sustainability given next year’s anticipated rise to the National Living Wage (NLW), the phased introduction of staff pensions, and continued uncertainty over future implications of Brexit on small businesses.
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Dear Jac
How do you shop a shop?
In other words, how do you report a wrongdoing that is down to a neighbouring store?…
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NewsTrade bodies urge caution on National Living Wage
Eighteen trade associations representing the interests of over 388,000 businesses have written to the new business secretary urging caution over planned increases in the National Living Wage (NLW) in the next four years.
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NewsACS sets out concerns over future NLW hikes
The Association of Convenience has urged the Low Pay Commission to review the sustainability of the government’s target of a rise in the National Living Wage to 60% of median earnings by 2020.
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NewsFood prices fall at fastest rate for over a year
Shop prices continued their downward climb in June with further deflation of 2%, with food prices falling by 0.8% compared to a 0.3% decline in May, according to the latest BRC - Nielsen shop index.
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NewsBrexit: C-store retailers offer their verdict
Independent retailers have given their verdict on the UK’s momentous decision to leave the European Union.
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NewsCategory tactics can help offset wage rise, says IRI
Stores will need to serve an extra 50 customers a day or increase basket size by 2% in order to offset wage increases, says IRI
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BlogSpeak out on wage concerns
Don’t be tight-lipped about your National Living Wage worries, says ACS chief executive James Lowman.
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NewsC-stores' investment levels decline 1.4% year-on-year
Investment levels at convenience stores declined 1.4% year-on-year, despite record financing for the last yearly quarter, according to data from the Association of Convenience Stores’ (ACS) investment tracker.
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NewsACS calls on retailers to complete NLW survey
Retailers are being urged to complete a survey on the impact of the National Living Wage as part of the Association of Convenience Store’s evidence to the Low Pay Commission (LPC).
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NewsRetailers increasingly optimistic despite cutting staff hours
Independent c-store retailers are increasingly optimistic about future sales despite cutting staff hours, according to new research.
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NewsNCS Review: Show and tell
Retailers, suppliers and industry experts came together at NCS in Birmingham to do business and debate the big issues of the day.
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BlogWinning customer service
Sales Assistant of the Year Jennifer Kerr believes great customer service is worth paying for.
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NewsScotmid Co-operative posts profit boost as turnover falls
Scotmid Co-operative has announced a 3.7% rise in annual trading profit to £5.7m, although turnover fell by 3.2% to £371m.