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Tribunal decision will delay planning policy says ACS
The decision to uphold Tesco’s appeal against a 'competition test' for new retail development will hinder the implementation of a planning policy, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) believes.
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Depots close
Retailers in Wolverhampton, Coventry and Swansea could be looking for a new wholesaler as cash and carry giant Makro has earmarked those three depots for closure.
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Co-ops join forces to share in success
The Midlands and Southern Co-operative Societies have announced they are to adopt the national Co-operative brand.
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Wine tasting will raise the spirits
Retailers searching for a boost in tough economic times should look no further than their alcohol section.
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Red tape can wait
Peter Mandelson and Alistair Darling have advised ministers to delay new legislation that would add to the burden on small businesses.
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Real life stories
Our newly recruited C-Store Champions tell us how they got to the top of their game
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Call for return of empty rates relief
A coalition of retailers and trade bodies is calling for the reinstatement of empty rates relief and help retailers who have had to close stores.
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See you at CRS
The Convenience Retailing Show takes place on March 1-3 at the NEC in Birmingham.
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NewsAttacks against retailers on the rise
The face of Paul McLoughlin demonstrates the alarming rise in the number of crimes against store staff, revealed in a survey of Association of Convenience Store (ACS) members.
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C-stores get a winter boost
C-store owners are celebrating record sales this month after heavy snowfalls followed by torrential rain prompted shoppers to shun the supermarkets and shop locally.
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Retailers go grey to compete on price
A growing number of independent retailers admit they are turning to unscrupulous suppliers of alcohol in order to remain competitive.
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Get set for a fresh look
Look out for your new-look Convenience Store bursting through your letter box soon.
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A good Act to follow
Some 72 of a possible 410 local authorities have chosen to adopt the new Sustainable Communities Act.
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Sands adds to expertise
Stanley Morrice, former managing director of Aberness Foods and the McLeish Brothers delicatessen chain, is to join David Sands Ltd as a non-executive director.
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Growing for gold
Nisa retailer Harry Goraya had the Midas touch when it came to transforming his business. Sarah Britton reports
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Anger at test purchase sting
Chesterfield retailer Jasbir Mann is fuming after being caught by what he believes are underhand methods used by test purchasing teams.
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POs for the Big Four?
Independent retailers have slammed a new Early Day Motion (EDM) which calls for all new supermarket developments to offer to accommodate a post office.
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Calm and collected
Angry customers can put staff in danger. Sarah Britton looks at how to defuse heated situations
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Oldest indie store closes
Rising energy bills and increasing competition will see Highburton Village Stores close its doors this month after 150 years of serving the community.
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S&S looks to invest
Retail group Select & Save is looking for "progressive independent retailers as opposed to shopkeepers" to join its 115-stong store portfolio.