All articles by Rich Airey – Page 4
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News
Co-op closure row
The Co-operative Group is facing vociferous opposition as it attempts to dispose of around 100 of the stores it acquired when it bought the Alldays and Balfour chains.
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Features and analysis
Fury at 'no jail for shoplifters' advice
Fury at 'no jail for shoplifters' advice
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News
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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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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News
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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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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Features and analysis
Bungled ram raid costs thousands
A gang caused more than £10,000-worth of damage in a bungled ram raid on an East Sussex c-store.
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Industry plagued by lack of young blood
Retailers will face staff shortages unless action is taken to increase the number of teenagers considering a career in retail. This is the stark warning from retail industry training body Skillsmart Retail, which carried out a survey of 12- to 19-yea
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Features and analysis
Retailers pay price for high crime rate
The average cost of crime for retailers was £2,815 in the past three years, according to research conducted by insurance company Zurich.
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No way back for PO card account plan
The government has announced there is to be no U-turn on plans to scrap the Post Office Card Account, despite wide-ranging opposition.
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Product News
Concern over sales
Three weeks after one million Cadbury products were recalled from shelves, retailers have expressed concern over its long-term effect on chocolate sales.
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Product News
Age limit concerns
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is to tell the government that it must communicate clearly with retailers if proposals to increase the legal age for buying tobacco go ahead.
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Features and analysis
Services in demand
More than two-thirds - 68% - of c-store shoppers expect their local store to have an ATM machine, according to new figures released by HIM's Convenience Tracking Programme (CTP).
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News
MPs promise staff bank holiday rights
Workers are a step closer to being entitled to take paid leave for bank holidays in addition to statutory four weeks annual leave.
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Police want fake IDs for stings
Industry agreement on how to tackle underage drinking has hit a snag as it seems that police chiefs will push for the use of fake IDs in test purchasing stings.
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Retailers will win in Lottery contest
The competition to win the third lottery licence is hotting up, with the National Lottery Commission (NLC) set to issue its final invitation to apply this month.
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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.