All News articles – Page 496
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Retailers still unsure about new age laws
Retailers face legal action if they fail to update business procedures before new age discrimination laws come into force in October.
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Chip and PIN hits all the right buttons
UK payments association APACS has hailed the first six months after the Chip and PIN deadline as a major success.
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Animated support for healthy eating drive
Northern Irish wholesaler and symbol operator J&J Haslett has come up with an innovative method of encouraging healthy eating.
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Big-hearted Tates lauded
Spar retailer Tates has been recognised by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) after raising £124,000 for the charity.
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Union doubtful of stores' capabilities
The Communications Workers Union (CWU) has warned that Post Office staff will be under pressure to explain and deliver Royal Mail's 'Pricing in Proportion' costs, which came into force last Monday.
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Dawson switches to Smiths' Premier Club
Dawson News says retailers will benefit from its decision to join the magazines promotions scheme Premier Club, which is managed by Smiths News.
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On the crest of a wave
Payment technology that can cut queues is just around the corner. Amy Lanning finds out what 'wave and pay' is all about
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Nisa deal fails to heal rift
The bitter struggle for the future of Nisa-Today's looks set to continue despite an improved offer to members as part of the proposed merger with Costcutter.
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Rocky road for Dean
A retailer from Surrey has missed out on vital summer and World Cup sales after roadworks restricted access to his store for more than three months.
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Retailers defend PO service levels
C-store retailers have defended their record on running post offices ahead of anticipated strike action by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) over downsizing to small stores.
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Sale hopes ended by Tesco rumours
An independent retailer in Dorset has told C-Store how he is finding it impossible to sell his thriving business because of rumours that Tesco is opening nearby - despite the fact that the multiple has stated it is not planning to move into the area.
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Public fears vanishing services
More than half of over-55s are worried about losing local stores and post offices, new research has revealed.
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ID fraudsters on the prowl for info
Fraudsters are targeting small businesses in an attempt to steal company identities.
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FWD test shows way to lift spirits
Putting leading spirits brands on store shelves can improve sales by 29%. That's the verdict of a recent trial by the Federation of Wholesale Distributors' (FWD) Blueprint for Spirits and Fortified Wines.
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Mace gathers pace in NI
J&J Haslett has laid out an ambitious store development programme in Northern Ireland based around its smaller Mace Express outlets and the larger Mace Superfresh format.
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M to Go is on track
Merseyrail has opened the first of its 'M To Go' combined c-stores and ticket offices.
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Strength in numbers
The Rural Shops Alliance was created in 2001 to give rural retailers a voice. Amy Lanning finds out how far the association has come
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Starting over
A management buyout has given a new lease of life to high street chain Martin McColl. David Rees reports