All News articles – Page 275
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NewsNew Victims Code to highlight impact of crime on businesses
Businesses affected by crime will be able to make impact statements in court as part of the new Victims Code.
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NewsMPs question energy companies on price hikes
Bosses from the UK’s big six energy companies are to be grilled by a panel of MPs.
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NewsCheema family store opening exceeds first day targets
The Cheema family have opened their second store in Chelmsley Wood on the outskirts of Birmingham.
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NewsLondis scares up record Halloween pre-sell
Londis has seen record pre-sell figures for its Halloween confectionery range, with a 28% year-on-year increase.
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NewsAppleby Westward boss calls for greater collaboration
A rallying call has been issued to wholesalers, retailers and suppliers to collaborate more in order to capitalise on the growing opportunities in the convenience sector.
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NewsCPS calls on police to fight forecourt crime
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has published new guidelines calling for police forces to crack down on repeat ‘no means of payment’ offenders at forecourt stores.
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So, where did the money go?
Investigative programme Taro Naw has done a follow up on the Horizon/subpostmaster scandal…
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Ah Spain: the sun, the sangria...the scams
As I’ve said before, the fine print makes it difficult to suss that you might be placing an advert…
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Another wham scam from the 'cops'
Peter McAfee had a call from a guy calling himself Dave Bradley and claiming to be from the Police…
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The card sharks are playing on your insecurities
Tony Hughes rang after AIB (GB) Services told him he needed to join a compliance scheme…
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NewsRubbing in the salt
I have travelled back in time for this one, but there you go – you can’t keep a ‘good’ story down…
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NewsSouthern Co-operative, Overton
Shoppers in the Hampshire village of Overton are flocking back to the Southern Co-operative’s community store after a significant refurbishment was carried out.
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NewsHow to keep them keen
Having motivated staff means better service and sales. Our C-Store Champions reveal how they keep employees hungry for success.
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NewsMcColl's goes on the haunt for Halloween sales
McColl’s Retail Group is hoping to conjure up an even bigger share of the £39.6m Halloween market after partnering with the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).
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NewsBeware the big bad wolf
Most store owners at some point will have been prey to small print, unwanted deliveries or scam artists pretending to offer you a great deal - the original wolves in sheep’s clothing…
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NewsService with a sale
Encouraging staff to upsell is a cost free way to increase sales, whilst enhancing your customer service. Here’s how to master the technique.
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NewsMPs call for common sense approach to parking
Local Authorities must adopt a more “common sense” approach to parking enforcement and be more transparent about how their parking income is raised.
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NewsSmall stores face tobacco display ban alone
Less than 18 months before a tobacco display ban is introduced in small stores, retailers are learning that they will not be able to count on manufacturers to fund the changes.
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NewsRetailers voice concerns over mid-week Lotto slump
Retailers concerned that changes to the Lottery will lead to a drop in sales for the mid-week game.
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NewsIllicit tobacco dealers turn to the internet
Convenience Store has discovered clear evidence of illicit tobacco sales being made via popular social media sites such as Facebook.