All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 46
-
Features and analysisParliamentary Inquiry into violence and abuse towards retail workers launched
A Parliamentary Inquiry into violence and abuse towards retail workers and responsive action to it has been launched.
-
NewsCostcutter acquired by Bestway Wholesale
Retailers express own brand concerns over Costcutter acquisition by Bestway Wholesale.
-
NewsNisa retailer Amrit Pahal to donate PPE worth £30,000
Nisa retailer Amrit Pahal is to donate £30,000 worth of PPE after being let down by a government procurement team.
-
Features and analysisPost Office apologises as Horizon appeals are successful
Six subpostmasters have been acquitted of crimes associated with the Horizon IT system.
-
Features and analysisWhat does the change in National Lottery age restrictions mean for you?
The minimum age to play National Lottery games is set to increase to 18 in October 2021.
-
Interviews and ProfilesNisa retailer beats life-threatening illness to make his store a success
Richard and Lynn Kent took over Nisa Evington, Leicester almost three years ago and are finally seeing their plans realised.
-
Interviews and ProfilesStaying sustainable during Covid-19: HISBE offers details on its second store
Ethical retailer HISBE is just about to open its second store. Co-founder Ruth Anslow gives an update on the progress as well as the long-term impact of Covid-19.
-
Features and analysisHow is HMRC going to tackle illicit tobacco?
HMRC has put forward proposals to take on the illicit tobacco trade in the UK. We break down the proposals.
-
Features and analysisCostcutter links up with food waste app Too Good To Go
Costcutter Supermarkets Group has revealed details of its new partnership with food waste app, Too Good To Go
-
Features and analysisGo Local funding scheme for Scottish convenience unveiled
Scottish consumers are being encouraged to ‘Go Local’ as part of a new funding initiative that focuses on domestic produce.
-
Features and analysisWhat are shoppers looking for post-Brexit?
The transition period deadline is approaching fast, how will shoppers react and how can retailers capitalise?
-
Features and analysisSpending Review 2020: how does it impact retailers?
The government has unveiled its Spending Review for 2020. What does this mean for convenience retailers?
-
NewsCamelot sales team back on the road following shift to digital
Store sales dropped in the first half of the year as Camelot encouraged customers to stay safe however it is stepping up support for retailers.
-
Features and analysisCo-op launches night shift worker campaign
The Co-op has launched a new report to highlight night shift workers whose mental and physical health may be at risk.
-
Features and analysisScottish shopworkers Bill makes further progress
A Bill to protect Scottish shopworkers has taken one step closer to becoming law.
-
Features and analysisHow does the government’s electric vehicle plan impact forecourt retailers?
The government’s green plan will see a shift away from new petrol or diesel vehicles, what impact will this have on forecourt retailers?
-
Features and analysisClarity on tobacco anti-forestalling urged by trade bodies
The lack of a formal budget and no planned duty increase has led to confusion over tobacco sales for retailers.
-
Features and analysisWho are Generation P and how do they shop?
A new demographic of shoppers has been identified by IGD. What does the 50-64 year-old age group want from their shopping experience and how does this translate to convenience?
-
Interviews and ProfilesIs CJ Lang’s long-term strategy paying off?
Scottish-based Spar distributor CJ Lang was reported to be in a bad way less than five years ago when a new management team was brought in to shake things up. Has it worked?
-
Features and analysisAF Blakemore outlines growth focus at trade show
The Spar Retail Show 2020 went digital due to the coronavirus. What were the key learnings from the virtual conference?