All News articles – Page 503
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Local and proud of it
New research from the My Shop is Your Shop (MSYS) campaign shows the vital role that independent retailers play in their local communities
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McCarthy quits Sainbury's for Poundland
Sainsbury's managing director of convenience Jim McCarthy is to leave the group to take over as chief executive of single-price discounter Poundland.
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State of the nation
The structure of the UK retail industry continued to change during 2005. Stewart Samuel of IGD provides the commentary, turn over the page to see the figures
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Public picks shock shots
A consultation to decide which picture warnings will appear on tobacco packs in the UK has been launched by the Department of Health.
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Stores have "vital" role
New research issued by the My Shop is Your Shop (MSYS) campaign shows that independent retailers view their stores as more than just a business but as vital to the wellbeing of their local communities.
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Spotlight on
Brian Quigg has run Vivo, Bouallby, Limavady, County Londonderry, for five years. He employs 26 staff
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Scots aim to hole bag tax
The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has slammed proposals to introduce a 10p plastic bag levy north of the border.
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‘Two market’ view under scrutiny
The Competition Commission (CC) is to reconsider the notorious ‘two market’ definition as part of its investigation into Somerfield’s acquisition of 115 former Safeway stores from Morrisons.
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Basket cases
Cigarettes, newspapers, magazines and lottery are the top shopping missions of men in convenience stores.
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A cross to bear
Products emblazoned with the St George's Cross and big name promotions dominate World Cup merchandise.
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Postmasters make the Wight choice
Subpostmasters on the Isle of Wight have voted to form an independent business association in an attempt to safeguard the future of dozens of branches.
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Sell more to combat rising costs
Spar UK managing director Jerry Marwood has called on retailers to find cheaper ways of doing business and selling more products in the face of rising costs.
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C-stores need to unite for results
The small store industry will have to put up a united front to stand its best chance of gaining anything from the Competition Commission's (CC) investigation into the grocery market, a leading consultant has warned.
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Sunday debate still open
Both sides in the Sunday trading debate have hailed fresh evidence in support of their respective causes following the publication of the Department of Trade and Industry's much anticipated cost-benefit research.
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Straight from the dragon's mouth
Alan Mosley, winner of C-Store's Mint Condition competition, sponsored by Wrigley, gets a half-day consultation with star of Dragon's Den, Duncan Bannatyne. Amy Lanning listened in
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New lottery draw to help Olympics
Camelot is to launch a new twice-weekly draw in July in support of the London 2012 Olympics.
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Fair but firm
Spar wholesaler CJ Lang is on a mission to raise standards across its estate and is not afraid to lose retailers in the process, reports Mark Wingett