All News articles – Page 358
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Osbourne urged to reduce business rate increase
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on Chancellor George Osbourne to act to prevent a business rate increase that will cost more than £35m to the convenience store sector.
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Nisa joins Scottish Grocers’ Federation
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has added 202 Nisa stores to its membership.
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Councils urged to save struggling shops
A rallying cry has been issued to parish councils calling on them to safeguard struggling village shops and pubs.
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Rent it Here hits 300 store mark
The Webb Group has reached the 300 store mark for its Rent it Here DVD network.
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NewsSickness absences bad for business health
The government has been called on to introduce a small employer’s relief for the recovery of statutory sick pay.
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NewsMinimum wage freeze urged for 2012
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has warned the Low Pay Commission (LPC) that any further increase in the National Minimum Wage will cost jobs and discourage investment in the convenience store sector.
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Counterfeit whisky under the spotlight
A new method for detecting counterfeit whisky has been developed by scientists in Scotland.
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James Hall extends Spar lunchtime range
James Hall & Co. has revamped its Spar sandwich and wraps range to capitalise on the lunchtime meal deal opportunity.
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NewsScottish government proposes minimum pricing
The Scottish Government is re-attempting to introduce minimum pricing for a unit of alcohol after similar proposals were rejected by ministers in the last Parliament.
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ACS seeks evidence of rates rise impact
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is seeking evidence from retailers to help its case to the Chancellor for a one-off reduction on the increase in business rates.
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Appleby Westward closes door on Eurospar
Appleby Westward is to close its third and final Eurospar store, in Liskeard, Cornwall, with the loss of 24 jobs.
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Fears over Asda supermarket plan
Asda will keep re-submitting plans for a supermarket in the town of Marple, near Stockport, even though the council will “definitely” refuse planning permission, according to campaigners.
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New bank gets cautious welcome
A new bank promising to prioritise lending to small businesses has been given a cautious welcome.
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Government urged to boost business confidence
The government has been urged to cut VAT and introduce a National Insurance Contributions (NICs) holiday to counter-act falling business confidence.
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Opposition grows to Northern Ireland plastic bag levy
Retail trade associations have urged the Northern Ireland Department of the Environment (DOE) to consider the impact of a plastic bag levy on businesses.
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Appleby Westward closes Eurospar store
Appleby Westward is to close its third and final Eurospar store, in Liskeard, Cornwall, with the loss of 24 jobs.
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Card campaign hopes to heal Birmingham
Retailers in Birmingham are being urged to back a major new council initiative to draw trade back into the city centre and restore confidence in its high streets after the recent riots. More than £300,000 of government money has been...
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Retailers to launch local food brand
Independent retailers and local food producers in the Colne Valley have embarked on an ambitious plan to launch their own local food brand, and become entirely self-sufficient. The new brand, called Colne U Copia, is to appear across a...
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PM chews over ‘fat tax’ to tackle obesity
The Prime Minister has raised the possibility of introducing a ‘fat tax’ to tackle the UK’s growing obesity problem.
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Tesco accused in local shopping war
Buckinghamshire retailer Paul Fisher claims that a recently-opened Tesco superstore across the road is trying to squeeze him out of the market