All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 59
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NewsNewsagent robbery gang jailed
Five men have received a combined sentence of almost 40 years for a series of 13 robberies carried out at newsagents and convenience stores in London.
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NewsAnger over Sainsbury's browsing time on Dec 23
Retailers have expressed outrage over “exceptional measures” introduced by Sainsbury’s that will allow more time in store for its customers on Sunday December 23.
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NewsCommunity store stunned over tax bill
A community-run store is reeling after being pursued by HMRC for 20% of its profits.
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NewsACS launches retail crime survey
Retailers have been urged to share their experiences of store crime over the past 12 months.
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NewsLocal authorities urged to scrap parking charges
Local authorities have been urged to scrap car parking charges in town centres.
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NewsNew anti-social behaviour measures introduced
New measures to tackle anti-social behaviour have been introduced by the government.
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NewsHigh street footfall edges up ahead of Xmas
High street footfall is slowly increasing as Christmas approaches, according to new data.
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NewsACS warns Post Office over Local model roll out
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the Post Office to listen to retailers more when it rolls out the Network Transformation Programme (NTP).
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NewsSocial circles
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NewsGroceryAid issues Christmas rallying call
GroceryAid has called on the entire industry to work together to help those in need this Christmas….
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NewsShop vacancy rates lower in October
Shop vacancy rates experienced their first significant reduction of 2012, a new report has shown.
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NewsGovernment proposes 45p minimum unit price
The UK government has proposed a minimum alcohol unit price of 45p in its alcohol strategy consultation
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NewsBanking confidence down among small businesses
Small businesses’ faith in the banking sector has reached its lowest ever level, a new report has found.
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NewsRetailer attacker receives prison sentence
One of three men who attacked a retailer in his store has been sentenced to over eight years in prison.
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NewsPost Office increases profits in first six months since Royal Mail split
The Post Office has recorded a £5m increase in profit in its first six months as an independent business.
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NewsMultiples denied Christmas Sunday trading relaxation
An appeal by supermarket chief executives to relax Sunday trading laws over Christmas has been refused.
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NewsOfgem pledges to protect small businesses
Energy regulator Ofgem has pledged to support small businesses and ensure suppliers treat them more fairly.
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NewsRetailers urged to engage with new Police and Crime Commissioners
Retailers have been urged to engage with their local Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) “whether they voted in the elections or not”.
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NewsGovernment defends Post Office Local model
The government has defended the new Post Office Local model to a group of MPs.
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NewsSainsbury's continues assault on convenience sector
Sainsbury’s has continued its assault on the convenience sector with a 20% increase in sales through Local stores over the past six months.