All News articles – Page 362
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Holiday changes spell hassle for retailers
Small store owners face another potential drain on resources as European judges have extended the amount of holiday staff can carry over into a new year.
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Co-op sales slump in tough trading times
The Co-operative Group has reported a decline in sales as chief executive Peter Marks described trading conditions as "the worst for 40 years".
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Councils put Tesco expansion on hold
Retailers in Southend and Reading have earned a temporary reprieve after plans for Tesco stores in both towns were deferred by local councils.
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Portas urged to take decisive action on high streets
The government’s high streets Tsar Mary Portas has been challenged to take decisive action on the key issues affecting independent retailers.
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Plastic bag consultation to be launched in Scotland
Scottish retailers may be forced to charge for plastic bags as the government attempts to reduce the number handed out.
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High street fund launched for riot-hit businesses
Leading UK companies, the mayor of London and local authorities have joined forces to help small businesses affected by the recent riots.
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Scottish government urged to offer more post office services
The Scottish government, Post Office and local councils have been urged to work together to help ensure the network's survival.
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Tesco plans rejected for second time
Plans for a 13th Tesco store in Reading have been deferred for the second time over traffic concerns, despite an offer of more than £100,000 towards transport infrastructure.
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ACS launches minimum wage focus group
The impact of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) on convenience retailers is to be explored in depth by an independently-chaired focus group in September.
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NewsNews retailers hit out at further price hikes
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.
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The People's Supermarket plans to open second store
The People’s Supermarket is preparing to open a second store in Hackney, east London.
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Own label wins as shoppers cut back
More consumers are switching to own label products in an effort to save money, according to a Nielsen and British Retail Consortium report.
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London could face plastic bag charge
Retailers in the capital may be forced to charge customers for plastic bags following a call by London Mayor Boris Johnson to reduce the number handed out.
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Business support on offer to rural retailers
Independent retailers in the South-West of England are being invited to sign up to the second phase of a village shop support package.
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Retailers get a chance to put thieves straight
Independent retailer and C-Store columnist Dave Newman has been doing his bit to right society's wrongs by trialling a new 'Community Resolution' scheme which helps shoplifters understand the impact of their crime.
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Speculation builds over superstore
Rumours are circulating in a Leicestershire town that Tesco plans to open a superstore on the site of a former Focus DIY unit.
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Councils free to create more parking spaces
The government has relaxed centrally imposed limits on parking restrictions to enable councils to create more spaces in an effort to revive struggling high streets.
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Croydon stores still reeling after riots
Small retailers in Croydon bore the brunt of the rioting and looting witnessed in the south London borough, but community action prevented the destruction of one store, C-Store has learned.
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‘It was the worst night of my business life’
Spar retailer Paul Stone's business was left in ruins as the riots spread to Manchester.