All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 45
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NewsRepetitive strain
With new products being introduced to the market all the time, it’s a constant challenge for retailers to keep a meaningful range within a small shop…
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NewsSupermarket levy plan gains more supporters
Proposals for a levy on large supermarkets have gained the support of a growing number of councils and three-quarters of respondents to a C-Store poll.
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NewsCollectPlus and John Lewis complete click & collect scheme
CollectPlus has completed the roll-out for its click & collect service for John Lewis.
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NewsMcColl's Retail Group reaches Post Office milestone
McColl’s Retail Group has completed its 250th Post Office conversion.
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NewsSpar relaunches Indian and Oriental own label range
Spar has unveiled its new-look own label Indian and Oriental food range.
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NewsPayPoint ugrades call centre system to improve service
PayPoint has introduced changes to its contact centre phone system in an effort to make it easier for retailers to contact them.
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NewsDevon and Cornwall Police to hold shop theft advice event
Retailers in Devon and Cornwall have the opportunity to learn how to cut shoplifting in their store at a police open day.
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NewsACS calls for feedback on National Minimum Wage
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on retailers to give their views on the National Minimum Wage.
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NewsRetail footfall and vacancy rates drop in July
Retail footfall figures fell last month, according to the latest British Retail Consortium/Springboard Footfall and Vacancies monitor.
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NewsNisa and Kellogg's team up to make a difference at breakfast
Nisa Retail and Kellogg’s have teamed up to help ensure more children receive a proper breakfast.
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NewsFuelling growth
The forecourt industry in the UK has evolved and today’s operators are serious players, where fresh and food to go are as vital as fuel.
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NewsPlans to limit riot relief compensation opposed by ACS
The ACS has opposed plans to amend the Riot Damages Act which would limit the amount of compensation that could be paid out.
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NewsMPs call for health warnings on alcohol labels
A group of MPs has called for cigarette-style health warnings to appear on alcohol labels in a bid to curb problem drinking.
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NewsSpar targets younger shoppers with text promotion
Spar has launched its first-ever major mobile marketing drive in an effort to engage more with younger shoppers.
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NewsNIIRTA questions minister on planning decisions
NIIRTA has expressed disappointment over the DOE Minister’s decision to approve a large out-of-town supermarket development in Strabane.
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NewsTesco's application for Bude supermarket rejected
Retailers in Bude, Cornwall, are celebrating following the decision to reject an appeal by Tesco to build a supermarket and filling station in the town.
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NewsThe gift that goes on giving
Retailers around the country are proving that the benefits of organising fundraising events for charity outweigh the time and effort involved.
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NewsCo-operative launches new customer feedback technology
The Co-operative Group has unveiled new technology to gain customer feedback while they are shopping.
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NewsGroceryAid spends £3.7m on industry welfare support
Industry charity GroceryAid has spent more than £3.7m on welfare support over the past 12 months.
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NewsParcel services deliver first quarter growth for PayPoint
Parcel delivery transactions have driven growth for PayPoint over the first quarter of the year.