All News articles – Page 263
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News£20,000 reward offered for information on shot retailer
A £20,000 reward for information on a shotgun attack on a retailer has been offered up by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) and Crimestoppers .
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NewsGive small firms tax cut to help with minimum wage, says report
Small businesses with less than 10 members of staff should receive a cut in employer taxes to help them adapt to rises in the National Minimum Wage (NMW), according to a new review headed up by the founding chair of the Low Pay Commission.
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NewsMEPs vote for cap on retailers' card payment fees
A committee of MEPs has voted for a cap on debit and credit card fees imposed on retailers for processing shoppers’ payments.
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NewsOfgem seeks to protect stores from unfair energy tactics
Ofgem is seeking to protect small businesses from misselling by energy brokers with the creation of a new code of practice
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NewsNisa recruits Edinburgh-based Margiotta Food & Wine
Nisa has added to its account with the recruitment of a seven-store family business based in Edinburgh.
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NewsC-store 'supergroup' to launch new store in East Lothian
David Sands and his father Lindsay have gone into business with former Bellevue Cash & Carry owner Graham Benson and Colin Smith, the former regional manager for Bestway Direct in Scotland…
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NewsScotmid Co-operative continues defibrillator roll-out
Scotmid Co-operative has installed heart defibrillators in three more of its stores.
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NewsSales of illegal branded tobacco soar in Australia
Sales of illegal branded cigarettes have soared by 154% since plain packaging was introduced in Australia in December 2012
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NewsBRC proposes business rates system based on energy usage
The British Retail Consortium has proposed replacing the current business rates system with a tax based on energy rather than property.
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NewsMajority of Northern Ireland councils freeze business rates
Fifteen out of 26 local councils in Northern Ireland have announced they will not be increasing business rates for 2014/15.
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NewsACS makes case against tobacco plain packaging
The Association of Convenience Stores has written to the government explaining the harmful effects of plain packaging on retailers
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NewsDigital poster creates welcome footfall boost for Surrey store
Londis Claygate retailer Hiral Patel is enjoying rejuvenated footfall following the fitting of a new attention-grabbing 46” digital HD poster.
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NewsCouncils call for powers to limit new alcohol licences
Local authorities have called for new rules to enable them to limit the number of licences they grant by taking into account alcohol-related health problems in an area.
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NewsReducing food waste
Fear of food waste needn’t be a barrier to offering fresh and chilled. There are plenty of ways to keep it to a minimum, or put it to good use.
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NewsSubpostmasters' importance to community highlighted
A NFSP survey has highlighted the service provided to the community by the Post Office network.
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NewsFlood-hit stores to receive full business rate relief
Shops and businesses affected by flooding are to be given 100% rate relief, the government has announced
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NewsBudgens retailers raise concerns over future
Budgens retailers have expressed concern over the symbol group’s recent performance and its wholesale prices.
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How attractive is your store and is that official?
Scott Preston writes from Tagon Stores, Voe, on never-a-dull-moment Shetland…
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Feedback is turning into a regular slot
Hitendra Patel, who trades as a Costcutter in Harold Hill, Essex, got in touch over a recent piece…