All News articles – Page 484
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Tories plan to axe ID cards
Opposition MPs have launched a campaign calling on the government to scrap plans to introduce national ID cards.
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Baker calls for more PO help
Departing National Federation of Subpostmasters general secretary Colin Baker has called on the government and Post Office Ltd to secure new business opportunities for the post office network.
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Beat the neighbours
A multiple planning to open on your doorstep might be your worst nightmare, yet some retailers have stood firm and survived to tell the tale. Here they reveal their winning tactics to Rich Airey
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Lottery bid offers extra terminals
Camelot has promised to install an additional 1,300 lottery terminals if its bid for the third lottery licence is successful.
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Big co-op merger gets the go-ahead
A merger between the Co-operative Group and United Co-op to create the world's largest consumer co-operative looks almost certain to go ahead after both boards gave the deal the green light.
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Cadbury is slated over nut error
Independent retailers have criticised Cadbury for its latest manufacturing problem.
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OFT to examine debit card fees
The Office of Fair Trading has announced it is to expand its investigation into credit card charges to include debit card fees.
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Prime time for credit cards
IDT Finance is offering retailers Europe's first over-the-counter prepaid MasterCard, available through E-pay and PayPoint.
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Tobacco timing causes concern
Retailers are about to be hit by a wave of new legislation regarding tobacco products - but much of the important detail has yet to be confirmed by the government.
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Retailers to invest in chilled
One in seven independent retailers plans to invest in new chillers this year, according to an exclusive survey for Convenience Store.
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Classy joints
Forget basic lines and budget prices, the new breed of c-store - found in London and LA - is going for rich pickings, says Tracy West
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Co-op on home turf
The Co-operative Group is to open a convenience store in Manchester, its first in its home town.
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Costcutter on TV
Costcutter has launched its biggest ever ad campaign to attract price-conscious shoppers.
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Designer labels are not quite the ticket
Leicester has been "flooded" with imports of cheap branded soft drinks from Eastern Europe.
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Keep your distance
No-go areas are to be created on pavements next to ATM machines in an effort to cut down on crime.
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SGF wants MSPs' help
The Scottish Grocers Federation has called for responsible retailing of alcohol and the need for a free proof-of-age card to top Scottish MPs' agendas ahead of the country's elections in May.
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Seeing red
If red tape winds you up, then you're not alone. But as Amy Lanning finds out, there are ways to complain about it
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Return to splendour
A Londis store destroyed by fire last year is back in business and better than ever, says Dave Visick
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Service top for Today's
Today's Group wholesalers were encouraged to be the best in class at the organisation's annual conference in Tenerife.