All News articles – Page 394
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Test purchase stings reveal high pass rate
Local stores across the country have proved that they are responsible retailers of cigarettes and alcohol with a series of improved performances in test purchase operations.
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Welsh shops face 7p ‘bag tax’ from March
Stores in Wales will be required to charge a minimum of 7p for a single-use carrier bag when new regulations come into force next March.
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Alcohol duty crackdown on illict stocks
Independent retailers tempted to buy cigarettes or alcohol from ‘white van’ wholesalers face new reprisals which could put them out of business.
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Coke boost for Canary Wharf store
Raj Chauhan’s Spar store in Canary Wharf, London, has been given a boost for the World Cup with six new temporary display units from Coca-Cola as part of a massive roll-out of display material for the tournament.
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Convenience stores set to win World Cup - whatever the result
The World Cup and the weather are lining up a bumper month for local shops
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Retail guru hits out at supermarkets
The star of the BBC TV’s store makeover programme Mary Queen Of Shops has thrown her support behind local retailers with an attack on the “unstoppable march” of the supermarkets.
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Convenient location: the changing retail estate
The multitude of recent business closures presents a host of new property opportunities for retailers looking to expand, but it’s vital that you do your research first, says Matt Chittock
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Store openings: how to make an entrance
Plan your store opening well and you’ll leave a lasting impression on customers, says Sarah Britton
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The green Knight's sustainable store
David Knight has built his business on firm principles, and it’s paying dividends for him, his customers and his local suppliers
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Threat of rise in VAT sparks pricing concern for local stores
Retailers are concerned that a rise in VAT could cause short-term chaos and long-term harm to their businesses.
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A Wynne-Wynne situation
Aidan Fortune meets this year’s Convenience Retail Awards food to go winner, who explains how the category has added to her store’s success and her enthusiasm for the future
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Sainsbury’s aims to add 100 Local stores in a year
Sainsbury's has announced that it wants to grow its convenience offering by adding up to 100 Local stores in the next 12 months.
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C-store sales reach the £30bn mark
Latest figures show that convenience stores are continuing to outperform the market
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C-store sales reach the £30bn mark
Latest figures show that c-stores are continuing to outperform the market. The convenience store market grew its sales by 6.3% in the past year to reach a value of £30.9bn, according to the latest figures from industry expert IGD.
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Sugro puts its name above the door
Wholesale group Sugro UK is to introduce a new range of fascia stores under its own name.
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NFSP considers action over pay
Subpostmasters may be forced to take industrial action if a proposed pay cut goes ahead, their representatives have warned.
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ID backlash after scheme scrapped
The new coalition government's announcement that it will scrap the national identity card scheme has coincided with concerns from civil liberties groups about stores' age-verification procedures. The scheme, which would cost £5bn to...
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Coalition creates a ‘positive agenda’
A ban on below-cost selling of alcohol, a supermarket ombudsman and a cut in red tape are among benefits for independent retailers promised by the new coalition government. However, priorities set out by the Conservative and Liberal...
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Troubled POs urged to ask for help
Struggling subpostmasters are being advised to contact Royal Mail rather divert post office takings to maintain cashflow. The advice comes as Havier Hughes, who runs the Pilley Stores branch in Lymington, Hampshire, is accused of stealing...
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Bank on us to stick by you, says Booker chief
In the face of disobliging banks, arduous legislation, and increased competition from the multiples, a strong wholesale sector could be the independent retail trade's most supportive ally, Booker chief executive Charles Wilson has said.