All News articles – Page 270
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NewsMcColl's opens 700th convenience store
McColl’s Retail Group has opened its 700th convenience store, keeping expansion plans on track.
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NewsFormer police officer found guilty of tobacco smuggling
A former police officer has been found guilty of tobacco smuggling and sentenced to eight weeks in jail.
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NewsRevised Victims Code comes into effect
A new Victims Code offering retailers more opportunity to show the impact of crime on their business has come into effect.
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NewsBargain Booze launches Christmas TV campaign
Bargain Booze has unveiled its Christmas TV advertising campaign.
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NewsSugro gears up for launch of click and collect offer
Wholesale group Sugro is to launch a Click and Collect offer for its members following a significant investment in IT.
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NewsSocial supermarket pilot store launched in Barnsley
A new social supermarket offering surplus stock at discounted prices has been piloted in the UK.
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NewsNational planning policy failing town centres, report finds
The government’s Town Centre First policies are failing as councils across the country permit out of town retail development at will, according to a new independent review of the planning system.
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NewsConvenience retailers capitalise on Small Business Saturday
Independent retailers took advantage of Small Business Saturday to engage with new customers as well as suppliers and MPs, with one retailer enjoying a 70%-plus sales boost.
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NewsSmall space, big impact
Stores with a small footprint are showing that size is no barrier to success. With the right mix of products and a close eye on epos, some are even turning over much more than their larger counterparts.
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NewsOsborne announces 2% cap on business rates
Business rate rises will be capped at 2% from April 2014 and premises with up to £50,000 rateable value will get a £1,000 discount, the chancellor announced in his Autumn Statement today.
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NewsKay Group seeks to slash bills with energy reduction plan
North West forecourt operator The Kay Group is hoping to shave thousands of pounds off its energy bills following the launch of an energy reduction programme.
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When the T&Cs come back to hunt and haunt you
This is just food for thought about parcels but I think it is interesting enough to pass on…
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Check your bank statements - it could save you money
I could write dozens of pages about the compliance requirements for card processing terminals…
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A crisis in the cabinet
Shobhana Patel has had a cooler from Coca-Cola since 2007 and, until recently, had no problem…
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Are you dreaming of a tight Christmas?
Dr Glyn Reece rang to tell me that the Daily Mail was running a promotion via Christmas CDs…
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NewsIndustry welcomes registration for alcohol wholesalers
Chancellor George Osborne has announced a new registration scheme for alcohol wholesalers in a bid to tackle alcohol fraud.
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NewsIndependents bring 'footfall and community' to high street
A high street populated with thriving small independent shops attracts higher footfall and creates a greater sense of community than elsewhere, according to new research.
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NewsRetailers reap rewards of Spar's TV advertising campaign
Spar’s autumn TV advertising campaign has had a significant impact on sales and brand recognition, according to retailers.
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NewsSmall stores could face legislative 'perfect storm' in 2015
Launching plain packaging in the same year as the display ban would create a “perfect storm” for small stores, retailers have warned.
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NewsBan on HGVs in rush hour would be "detrimental" to c-stores
Banning heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) from roads during rush hour would create chaos for stores in city centres and do nothing to improve cycle safety, leading retailers and logistics providers have claimed.