All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 69
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Rent it Here hits 300 store mark
The Webb Group has reached the 300 store mark for its Rent it Here DVD network.
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NewsMinimum wage freeze urged for 2012
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has warned the Low Pay Commission (LPC) that any further increase in the National Minimum Wage will cost jobs and discourage investment in the convenience store sector.
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James Hall extends Spar lunchtime range
James Hall & Co. has revamped its Spar sandwich and wraps range to capitalise on the lunchtime meal deal opportunity.
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Advice Guide
Welsh retailers praised for plastic bag success
Environment minister John Griffiths has paid tribute to retailers in Wales for their help in implementing the plastic bag charge.
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Advice Guide
Lowman urges Clegg to act on red tape
The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has been called upon by Association of Convenience Stores chief executive James Lowman to do more to reduce red tape for small businesses
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Advice Guide
Fireworks legislation warning for retailers
Retailers planning to sell fireworks over the Halloween period are reminded to be wary of legislation regarding storage and sales.
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Government urged to boost business confidence
The government has been urged to cut VAT and introduce a National Insurance Contributions (NICs) holiday to counter-act falling business confidence.
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New bank gets cautious welcome
A new bank promising to prioritise lending to small businesses has been given a cautious welcome.
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Advice Guide
Business rates due to rise by 5.6%
Retail business rates are set to soar next April following a sharp increase in inflation.
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Opposition grows to Northern Ireland plastic bag levy
Retail trade associations have urged the Northern Ireland Department of the Environment (DOE) to consider the impact of a plastic bag levy on businesses.
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Features and analysisExtended sentences for burglary introduced
New guidelines unveiled for the sentencing of burglaries have been welcomed by retailers.
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Jinx takes on marathon challenge for staff member
Retailers are known for going the extra mile but Norfolk store owner Jinx Hundel is going to run an extra 52 for charity. Jinx is hoping to raise £2,000 for Cancer Research UK and Norfolk-based cancer charity Big C in memory of Shirley...
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Stores push for business rates freeze
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has called on chancellor George Osborne to freeze business rates for 2012. Following Osborne's recent announcement that council tax would not increase next year, BRC director general Stephen Robertson...
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Features and analysisRetail crime prevention site launched
A new website designed to help retailers tackle business crime has been launched
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Advice Guide
Prime Minister calls for crackdown on plastic bags
The Prime Minister has warned retailers to cut the number of plastic bags handed out or face legislation.
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Advice GuideInsurance: Cover your bases
Accidents can happen at any time in a store, but when you venture into offering food to go, the risks increase. Aidan Fortune looks at the implications for insurance
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FSA calls for single ratings scheme
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is calling for local authorities to adopt its Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRC). The FSA has announced a number of measures to address concerns of local authorities hesitant to adopt the new scheme. These...
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Report urges banks to work with POs
High street banks are being urged to offer more of their services through the Post Office network. A report compiled by Post Office watchdog Consumer Focus has called for more integration between banking services and the Post Office.
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Costcutter launches new consumer website
Costcutter has launched a new consumer website in an effort to increase customer awareness of local retailers.
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Scottish stores face new alcohol rules
The Scottish government has been urged to show "common sense" towards retailers when enforcing changes to the Alcohol Act, which come into force on October 1. The changes to the legislation mean retailers can no longer highlight...