All News articles – Page 361
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Wait is over as Spar MD takes her place
Debbie Robinson has finally started as Spar UK managing director, nearly six months after being announced as Jerry Marwood’s successor.
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Tobacco industry steps up support for traders
The Tobacco Retailers Alliance (TRA) will be lent an even louder political voice when its activities are expanded as part of the ongoing restructure of the Tobacco Manufacturers Association (TMA), Convenience Store has learned.In the...
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Jonathan James to chair the ACS
Retailer Jonathan James is to become the latest chairman of the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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Costcutter launches new consumer website
Costcutter has launched a new consumer website in an effort to increase customer awareness of local retailers.
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Bibby to complete Costcutter purchase by March 2012
Bibby Line Group is to buy out the remaining share capital of Costcutter “within the next six months” according to the symbol group’s executive chairman Colin Graves
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Scottish stores face new alcohol rules
The Scottish government has been urged to show "common sense" towards retailers when enforcing changes to the Alcohol Act, which come into force on October 1. The changes to the legislation mean retailers can no longer highlight...
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NewsBack-to-school rush tops a good summer
Stores report a successful new school term and a surprisingly upbeat summer
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NewsCostcutter celebrates with fascia revamp
Costcutter has unveiled a new fascia package designed to give retail members greater flexibility in their store offer and appearance.
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National Skills Academy welcomes 50th skills shop
The 50th National Skills Academy for Retail has opened a skills shop in Swindon, just two years after the network was launched.
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Carbon Trust warns retailers against wasting heat
Retailers failing to capture and reuse their store’s waste heat might as well be burning their money, the Carbon Trust has warned.
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Countdown to Welsh carrier bag charge
Welsh retailers have been reminded that from next month they will have to charge for every plastic bag handed out.
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ACS seeks focus group volunteers
The Association of Convenience Stores is calling for volunteers to join the first national minimum wage (NMW) focus group. The independently chaired focus group will explore the impact of the NMW on convenience retailers and take place at...
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Riot relief fund offers aid to businesses
UK businesses, the Mayor of London and local authorities have joined forces to help businesses affected by the riots.
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NIIRTA slams hike in Belfast parking charges
The Northern Ireland Independent Retailers Trade Association (NIIRTA) has lashed out at the increase in parking fees to be introduced in Belfast. From later this month, on-street parking in the city will increase by 20p an hour to £1.20....
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NewsRetailers face up to a brave new world
Store owners affected by the recent riots are slowly rebuilding their businesses as they face up to a brave new world of retailing.
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NewsNews retailers slam carriage cost rises
News retailers have reiterated calls for a full investigation into the news and magazine industry after Menzies Distribution followed Smiths News in raising its carriage charge. Menzies last week increased its carriage charge by 4.8%,...
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Tackle crime with new technology
Retailers are being urged to embrace new technology to help tackle crime.
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High streets suffer most as footfall dips
High streets suffered a slump in footfall in the three months to July compared with the previous year, new research reveals. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) said high streets had seen the biggest drop in footfall over the past 12...
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Second store for The People’s Supermarket
The People's Supermarket is preparing to open a second store, in Hackney, East London. The co-operative, which recently joined Nisa, is to assess whether the community of Homerton would support a local store. Hackney Council has...
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NewsWatchdog urges support for POs
The Scottish government, local councils and Post Offices have been advised to work together to help ensure the network's survival. Postal services watchdog Consumer Focus Scotland has called for a joint approach in offering more...