All News articles – Page 490
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Group calls for fair play
The major supermarkets' involvement in the convenience store sector is having a negative effect on the independent sector, according to the Independent Retail Steering Group (IRSG) in its submission to the Competition Commission.
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Cardiff campaigners step closer to victory
Cardiff-based independent retailer Bhoo Patel is hopeful of victory in his long-running campaign against the opening of a Tesco Express store, after Cardiff Council revealed that it may re-examine the existing planning permission.
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Indies get week of celebrations
National Independents' Day (NID) is to be relaunched in 2007 as a week-long event. Organisers have designated the first week of June (4-11) as the first National Independents' Week.
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Time for a change says consultancy
Nisa-Today's needs to fundamentally change its consumer promise if its members are to remain competitive, according to convenience retail analyst Scott Annan.
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Indies dismiss mults' claims
Independent retailers and wholesalers have dismissed many of the arguments put forward by the major supermarkets in their submissions to the Competition Commission.
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NFRN wants stronger code of conduct
The National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) has delivered a submission to the Office of Fair Trading, claiming its review of the National Newspapers Code of Practice does not go far enough.
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Post office fight taken to the top
A final decision on the future of the Post Office network and the Post Office Card Account (POCA) will come within weeks, campaigners believe.
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Wonder foods
More and more consumers are searching shop shelves for the king of all healthy foods. Amy Lanning finds out what makes a superfood
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Grand response for Thresher franchise
Applications to join the Thresher Group franchise scheme have passed the 1,000 mark, company bosses say.
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a healthy future
With the government getting tough on junk food in schools, where does the local retailer fit in? Ronan Hegarty investigates
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Public get their say
A controversial Tesco store development in East London is set to go to a public inquiry after more than two years of protests.
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Traffic rules hit prices
Restrictions on store deliveries in London could be driving up the prices retailers in the capital have to pay for their goods.
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Keeping it local
In the final instalment of our Mint Condition training series, developed with The Wrigley Company, Duncan Bannatyne provides some useful advice on how to make your store a focal point of the community
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Nisa searches for a new plan
Nisa-Today's members will need to get involved in some deep discussions about the future of the group following the collapse of the Costcutter merger, according to chief operating officer Neil Turton.
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Power to the people
Government ministers have announced plans to form a new organisation which will provide the public with a single point of contact when dealing with consumer issues.