All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 69
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NewsSmall firms "lose 12 days a year" on tax admin
The UK’s small business owners are losing around 12 days a year keeping on top of their tax administration, according to new research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
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NewsSpar aims to increase own brand sales with Winter Warmers range
Spar is set to launch a new Winter Warmers range as part of its drive to increase own brand sales.
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NewsEnergy firms back Small Shops group to improve market
Energy companies have backed the All Party Parliamentary Small Shops Group to use its political influence to improve transparency.
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NewsEvery last drop
From tasting events to in-store information, there are various ways to squeeze more out of your wine category and convert your customers to premium buyers. Robin Mannering reports
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NewsTesco superstore plans rejected in Suffolk town...again
Tesco has been refused planning permission to build a superstore in a Suffolk town after 25 years of trying.
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NewsMargins protected as price of Sun on Sunday rises 10p
Newsagents have offered a cautious welcome to the 10p price rise on The Sun on Sunday.
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NewsLow Pay Commission extends minimum wage consultation
The Low Pay Commission has extended its consultation on the National Minimum Wage in order to allow responses to the business secretary’s request for a faster rate rise.
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NewsBRC: August footfall down but outlook positive
Footfall in August fell 0.9% year-on-year to its lowest rate since March 2013, latest figures reveal.
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NewsCable seeks faster rise in national minimum wage
Business secretary Vince Cable has asked the Low Pay Commission to consider how the national minimum wage may be raised at a higher rate than current conditions allow.
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NewsGlasgow retailers urge shoppers to buy lower ABV products
Retailers in Glasgow are encouraging shoppers to choose lower alcohol versions of their favourite tipples as part of a new pilot scheme launched today by the Scottish government and industry partners.
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NewsStreets ahead
Communities and retailers across the country are coming together to breathe new life into their beleaguered town centres. Robin Mannering reports.
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NewsGovernment proposes ending personal alcohol licences
The government has proposed abolishing the personal alcohol licence in favour of targeted, local alternatives.
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NewsCostcutter signs three-year supply deal with Murco
Costcutter has signed a new three-year contract with Murco Petroleum to supply its 230 company-owned forecourts across the UK.
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NewsMorrisons on track to open dozens of new c-stores
Morrisons is on schedule to triple the number of operational M Local convenience stores to 100 by the end of the year.
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NewsCampaigners drove Tesco out of Sherborne, retailers believe
Tesco was forced to scrap plans for an out-of-town supermarket in Sherborne by the town’s “formidable” campaigners, retailers believe.
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NewsCo-operative expands wristband fund-raising scheme nationwide
The Co-operative has rolled out a wristband fund-raising initiative nationwide after the scheme proved a success in a dozen stores in South Wales.
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NewsCampaigners celebrate after Tesco scraps Sherborne plans
Tesco has dramatically ditched plans to build a superstore in Sherborne, Dorset, after admitting that protestors played a part in the decision.
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NewsAppleby Westward announces bumper summer sales
Appleby Westward, the Spar distributor for South West stores, has reported its best summer sales figures for four years.
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NewsMults should pay levy to support high street, says Grimsey Review
Former Iceland and Wicks boss Bill Grimsey has launched an independent high street review, in which he calls for national retail chains to pay a one-off levy to support local town centres.
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NewsOne Stop introduces customer satisfaction programme
One Stop has rolled out a new customer satisfaction programme across its entire estate following a successful trial.