All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 51
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NewsNisa retailer Kishor Patel trials new shopping app
Nisa retailer Kishor Patel is to be the first independent retailer in the UK to trial a new app which allows customers to scan items as they shop.
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NewsGovernment defends delay to business rates revaluation
The government has defended its decision to delay a revaluation of business rates from 2013 to 2015.
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NewsOne Stop confirms acquisition of 33 Alfred Jones stores
Tesco-owned One Stop has confirmed its acquisition of 33 Alfred Jones Ltd Spar stores, following last month’s OFT approval.
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NewsSpar UK and P&G raise £5,421 for ChildLine
Spar UK and P&G have joined forces to clean up for ChildLine.
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NewsBlockbuster set to enter administration again
DVD rental chain Blockbuster is set to go into administration for the second time.
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NewsNew Victims Code to highlight impact of crime on businesses
Businesses affected by crime will be able to make impact statements in court as part of the new Victims Code.
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NewsCPS calls on police to fight forecourt crime
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has published new guidelines calling for police forces to crack down on repeat ‘no means of payment’ offenders at forecourt stores.
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NewsRetailers voice concerns over mid-week Lotto slump
Retailers concerned that changes to the Lottery will lead to a drop in sales for the mid-week game.
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NewsTwo men charged over cash and carry death
Two men have been charged over the death of a cash and carry owner in London.
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NewsNisa to introduce a fixed-time delivery service
Nisa is to introduce a three-hour time window service for its ambient deliveries.
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NewsUSDAW calls for more protection for shop workers
Shopworkers’ union USDAW has slammed MPs for voting against an amendment to the crime bill which would have resulted in stiffer penalties against those who assault workers serving the public
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NewsFree parking urged on Small Business Saturday
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has called on UK councils to waive parking charges on Small Business Saturday.
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NewsBooker reports strong results for first half of 2013
Booker has experienced a strong first half of the year despite a drop in tobacco sales.
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NewsRetailer killed by machete-wielding attacker
A South Yorkshire retailer has been killed following a machete attack at his store.
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NewsSpar launches Christmas wine and snacking ranges
Spar is getting into the festive spirit with a new range of Christmas products.
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NewsACS calls for minimum wage freeze in 2014
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has been called on to freeze the National Minimum Wage to help businesses grow.
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NewsStores affected by landslide get business rates reduction
Stores in Rothbury, Northumberland, are to have their business rates reduced by 10% because of a landslide that affected trade.
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NewsGo Local hits 40 store mark in first year
The Go Local symbol group has celebrated its first year with 40 stores signed up to the fascia.
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NewsRetailers hit the jackpot with National Lottery changes
Retailers have reported a strong weekend of National Lottery sales for the first revamped draw.
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NewsNational Skills Academy unveil Independents' Day winners
The National Skills Academy for Retail has announced the winners of its Independents’ Day competition.