All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 62
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NewsNo extra business gained from Sunday trading
The relaxation of Sunday trading laws for the Olympic and Paralympic Games did not result in more customers in shops, according to shopworkers’ union Usdaw.
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NewsHSBC available through Post Office network
HSBC customers will soon be able to access their accounts through the Post Office network.
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NewsLack of finance hampering business confidence
Poor availability of finance continues to damage business confidence, according to a new report.
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NewsRetailer joins bobby on the beat
A Polish retailer has joined his local community support officer on patrol in an effort to improve police relations in his area.
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NewsSmall stores hit by Sunday trading relaxation
Retailers are counting the cost following the relaxation of the Sunday trading restrictions.
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NewsGovernment backtracks on compensation cuts
The government has performed a U-turn on plans to remove the right for compensation for retailers who are victims of violent crime.
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NewsMinisters cut health and safety red tape
The government has announced changes to health and safety legislation that will cut the number of inspections of businesses.
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NewsRetailers advised to engage with crime commissioners
Retailers have been advised to engage with the candidates for the upcoming Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections.
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NewsHigh street vacancy rates on the rise
High Street vacancy rates increased during the first half of 2012, according to new Local Data Company figures.
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NewsNew planning measures unveiled by government
New planning measures to cut red tape and revitalise the high street have been welcomed by the retail industry.
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NewsOsborne proposes small business bank
Chancellor George Osborne has revealed plans to launch a bank for small businesses.
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NewsACS slams News International over delivery charge increase
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has criticised the decision by News International to hike delivery charges for its Direct To Retail delivery operation within the M25 by 4.3%
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NewsMurder leads to police presence appeal
The retail trade has called for increased levels of co-operation between police and store owners in the wake of a tragic murder of a customer outside a convenience store in East Sussex
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NewsRetailers work most hours in Britain
Retailers are the hardest working professionals in Britain, a new survey reveals.
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NewsCost of training hindering businesses
The high cost of courses is prompting many retailers to sacrifice vital skills training for their staff.
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NewsPublic support for bag charge
More than half of English and Scottish consumers would support a plastic bag levy if introduced.
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NewsCamelot judicial review application dismissed by High Court
Camelot’s application for a judicial review of the Health Lottery has been dismissed by the High Court.
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NewsWholesaler impersonation scam warning
Wholesalers and suppliers have been warned of an impersonation scam.
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NewsJail sentence for National Lottery scam shop assistant
A shop assistant has been jailed for 30 months for attempting to defraud a National Lottery winner out of £1m.
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NewsHackney Council apologises for Olympics error
Hackney Council has been forced to apologise to a retailer it falsely accused of having unauthorised Olympics merchandise on display.