All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 68
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NewsYear of growth for Londis
Londis has labelled 2011 as its most successful year for growth from multi-site operators. Some 65 new stores owned by multi-site operators joined the fascia last year.
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NewsSubway eyes up convenience sites for growth plans
Subway has announced plans to open 600 new stores in the UK and Ireland over the next four years, with an added emphasis on convenience sites.
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NewsParcel scheme is a plus for c-stores
Convenience stores are being used more as an alternative to the Post Office network, new research reveals.
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NewsHelp needed for ailing Welsh towns
The Welsh government has been called on to develop a national strategy to revitalise flagging high streets.
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NewsACS fights for cap on business rates increases
The Association of Convenience Stores is spearheading a campaign to cap the annual business rates increase at 2% to keep it in line with government targets for inflation.
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NewsPolice are too soft on shoplifters, say stores
Retailers demand harsher penalties for shoplifting to deter crime
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NewsPrice slide creates a buyer's market
Average retail property prices took a tumble last year, plummeting by 3.6% in 2011 following the 2.1% rise in 2010.
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NewsRetail crime victims urged to speak out
Retailers who have been victims of crime over the past 12 months are being urged to share their experiences.
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Features and analysisOn high security alert
The authorities are pledging to take a closer look at retail crime…
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Features and analysisGuilty verdict for murdered retailers
Four men have been found guilty of murdering Birmingham shopkeeper Suppiah Tharmaseelan.
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NewsAnti-social behaviour tops public concerns survey
Anti-social behaviour has been labelled as the top priority for police commissioners when they take office next year, according to an opinion poll.
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Features and analysisGet technical with latest equipment
Retailers need all the help they can to get the most from their business, and innovative equipment can make a difference
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NewsMassive growth tipped for convenience sector
The UK convenience sector is set to grow to £42.2bn in five years’ time, according to the latest figures unveiled by IGD at its Convenience Retail Conference.
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Spar adds popular TV soap to its estate
Spar has paid €900,000 (£776,000) to add the corner shop of popular Irish TV soap Fair City to its estate.
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‘D-Day’ opportunity for independents
The impending tobacco display ban represents the “greatest opportunity since the National Lottery” for retailers, according to Booker chief executive Charles Wilson.
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New lottery battles on despite critics
The Health Lottery is continuing to grow despite coming under fire from the media watchdog and retailers.
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Nisa joins Scottish Grocers’ Federation
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has added 202 Nisa stores to its membership.
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Osbourne urged to reduce business rate increase
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on Chancellor George Osbourne to act to prevent a business rate increase that will cost more than £35m to the convenience store sector.
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Councils urged to save struggling shops
A rallying cry has been issued to parish councils calling on them to safeguard struggling village shops and pubs.
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NewsSickness absences bad for business health
The government has been called on to introduce a small employer’s relief for the recovery of statutory sick pay.