All News articles – Page 367
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Industry to get greater clarity on minimum wage
The Low Pay Commission has been tasked by the government to provide greater clarity for businesses when it comes to any future National Minimum Wage (NMW) changes.
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NewsBP Essentials fascia aims to fuel growth
Beleaguered independent fuel retailers are being offered a safety rope in the form of a new convenience retailing offer called BP Essentials.
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NewsCoalition turning its back on high streets
The coalition is failing to deliver on its pledge to promote diversity on British high streets, local shops have told MPs.
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Blakemore offers terms incentives
Spar wholesaler AF Blakemore (AFB) has announced price reductions on about 100 key lines as part of an investment package worth on average more than £7,000 per store.
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New card service cuts costs for community stores
Community-owned shops across the UK will see their bottom lines balloon after the Plunkett Foundation secured a deal to use a new card processing service which will offer them greatly reduced transaction rates.
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Mults make a move on out-of-town vacancies
Struggling retailers are helping supermarket giants expand like ‘hermit crabs’
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ANR chief faces redundancy
John Lennon, managing director of the Association of Convenience Stores’ (ACS) news retailing arm, has been made redundant as part of a restructuring process.
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Management training grants available
Retailers have the chance to avail of up to £1,000 of financial support for leadership and management training courses.
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Northern Ireland parking charge plans under review
Plans to introduce parking charges in 30 Northern Ireland towns have been placed under “review” by the new minister for regional development.
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Loyal customers help Costcutter grow
Costcutter has reported a 4% growth in sales for the year to April 2011. Sales across the group’s 1,550 stores grew to £640m in the past 12 months.
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NewsRetailers rubbish waste review
Retailers have voiced disappointment at the government’s waste review, which they say does little to improve access to waste collection and recycling services.
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Olympics could create overnight delivery hurdle
Stores in and around London could be set to face a “logistical nightmare” next summer when the Olympic Games will force many to receive night-time deliveries only. By day, much of London’s road network will only be open to athletes and…
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NewsHouse of Lords support for changes to Localism Bill
The House of Lords has lent support to the Association of Convenience Stores' (ACS) campaign to protect retail diversity in the Localism Bill
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New voluntary code of practice for lads mags
Retailers have agreed to a new voluntary code of practice to help reduce the amount of sexualised content available to children.
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Camelot enjoys record sales year
Retailers have helped National Lottery operator Camelot to a record sales year
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PayPoint increases profits but pays out less commission
PayPoint grew its pre-tax profits by 5.5% to £34.5m in the year to March 27 2011, but the amount paid out in commission to retailers actually fell
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Larger stores underpin Spar global growth
Spar's global sales increased by 4.5% last year thanks to larger format stores and significant growth in key markets
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ACS slams “bullying” energy suppliers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has accused energy companies of “bullying” small businesses.
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New Landmark role for Parfett
Steve Parfett is to take up the newly-created position of non-executive chairman at Landmark Wholesale.
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NewsGrocery retail structure 2011: Supermarket spread
The convenience store industry is static in terms of total numbers, but within the sector there are a number of dynamic changes taking place. David Rees reports