All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 55
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NewsHigh street footfall continued to decline in May
Footfall in the high street continued to decline during the month of May.
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NewsPayPoint introduces cost-saving service
Payment services operator PayPoint has launched a new service to help retailers reduce banking charges and better manage their cash.
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NewsSubpostmaster's exit highlights pay concerns
Concerns over subpostmasters’ pay continue to impact the network as a leading retailer has announced he is to leave the Post Office.
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NewsWelsh high streets 'on cusp of extinction'
Welsh high streets are on the verge of extinction, a retail expert has warned.
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NewsGovernment questioned over Crime Bill clause
Ministers have been called on to explain how proposals in the Anti-Social Behaviour, Policing and Crime Bill will not lead to fewer prosecutions.
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NewsRetailers earning less than minimum wage
More than half of independent retailers are making less than the National Minimum Wage, research has revealed.
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NewsSmall businesses unaware of financial support schemes
Almost half of small businesses are unaware of support initiatives available to them, new research has revealed.
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NewsNFSP issues high street warning to government
The National Federation of SubPostmasters (NFSP) has challenged to the government to reverse the decline of UK high streets.
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NewsCommunities benefit from Lincolnshire Co-op scheme
Lincolnshire Co-op has raised £49,860 for 80 local charities and groups through its Community Champions scheme.
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NewsAndrew Thornton to sell Budgens Crouch End store
Budgens retailer Andrew Thornton is to sell his Crouch End store.
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NewsDynamic duos
Considering joining forces with another to grow your business? Aidan Fortune speaks to retailers in business partnerships.
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NewsPartnership approach urged for alcohol policy
A partnership approach to any future alcohol policy has been urged by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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NewsBargain Booze launches Bank Holiday advertising campaign
Bargain Booze has positioned itself as the ‘Proud Sponsor of Summer 2013’ in a new summer marketing campaign.
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NewsConcern over Soham supermarket approval
Leading retailer Jonathan James has expressed deep concern that planning policies are being ignored, after East Cambridgeshire District Council last week approved a 41,000sq ft supermarket on the outskirts of Soham.
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NewsTown centre vacancy rates at highest level since July 2011
Town centre vacancy rates have increased over the past three months, a new study has revealed.
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NewsSoham out-of-town development given green light
East Cambridgeshire District Council planning committee has approved an application for a controversial out-of-town supermarket development in Soham.
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NewsGovernment questioned over plastic bag charge
The government has come under further pressure to introduce a charge for single use plastic bags in England.
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NewsSubpostmasters in "disastrous financial situation", poll reveals
Post offices are in a “disastrous financial situation”, according to new survey of subpostmasters.
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NewsNFSP challenges POL and government for more support
Subpostmasters have called for more support following the reduction of payments from Post Office Ltd.
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NewsSainsbury's targets continued growth of convenience estate
Sainsbury’s has announced an added focus on its convenience estate over the next 12 months.