All News articles – Page 485
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MPs lobbied on planning laws
Campaigners for the independent sector have launched a counter-offensive following a recommendation that the 'needs test' for proposed supermarket developments should be removed.
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Do we need another 64?
As the Competition Commission embarks on the next stage of its investigation of the grocery market, a special investigation by Convenience Store shows that a minimum of 64 new stores owned by the big four are being pushed through
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Anglian sells up to avoid 'slow death'
Nisa member Anglian Convenience Stores has sold out to the East of England Co-op, blaming market conditions for forcing the sale.
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Industry awaits panel's verdict
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has vowed to keep up the pressure on the government to treat shop crime seriously, even though the Sentencing Advisory Panel's (SAP) consultation on theft and dishonesty offences is now closed.
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EU slams banks over card costs
Retail groups have welcomed a probe into retail banking by the European Commission, which has highlighted problems over payment cards.
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Fear over booze licence fee hike
Retailers have reacted angrily to news that alcohol licence fees are set to increase.
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Torex Retail chiefs under investigation
Retail software company Torex Retail insists it is "business as usual", despite being investigated by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO).
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Click by click
How easy is it to buy a convenience store, fit it out with shelving and equipment and buy all the necessary stock without leaving your computer screen? Amy Lanning finds out whether it's possible to set up shop at the click of a mouse
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Retailers to feel the pain of NHS scheme
Retailers are being warned they could face higher insurance premiums thanks to the introduction of a new scheme designed to help the NHS recoup the costs of treating workplace injuries.
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Payouts get higher
The government has announced higher limits for unfair dismissal and redundancy payments made to workers in employment rights cases.
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Guild seeks vice-chair
Spar is looking to appoint a salaried vice-chairman to its national guild.
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Superstore heads to smallest town
Tesco has announced plans to open a superstore in England's smallest town.
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Investment pays off at McColl's
A massive investment programme focusing on improving Martin McColl's chilled offer and promotions has increased profitability by 15%, delegates at the group's conference in St Moritz heard last month.
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Londis ups spend limit
Londis has increased the minimum weekly amount its retailers must buy from the group by 50%.
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Local Lincs
Rich Airey discovers retailers in Lincolnshire are keen to get behind quality local produce
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Pole to Pole
The village shop in Crick, Northamptonshire, might seem an unlikely place to find Polish foods, but there's a good reason for them
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A worrying statistic
Young store owners are feeling the pressure as the retail industry gets tougher, a new survey has revealed.
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A warm welcome
Providing new staff with a comprehensive induction programme could improve your staff retention