All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 70
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Advice Guide
Food Standards Agency calls for single hygiene rating scheme
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is calling for all local authorities to adopt the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRC).
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Product News
Off licence density research slammed
Research linking off licence density to underage drinking has been rubbished by retailers.
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News
Countdown to Welsh carrier bag charge
Welsh retailers have been reminded that from next month they will have to charge for every plastic bag handed out.
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NewsWatchdog urges support for POs
The Scottish government, local councils and Post Offices have been advised to work together to help ensure the network's survival. Postal services watchdog Consumer Focus Scotland has called for a joint approach in offering more...
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Co-op sales slump in tough trading times
The Co-operative Group has reported a decline in sales as chief executive Peter Marks described trading conditions as "the worst for 40 years".
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Holiday changes spell hassle for retailers
Small store owners face another potential drain on resources as European judges have extended the amount of holiday staff can carry over into a new year.
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Features and analysisFinancial reality of riots catches up with traders
The clean-up following the riots is putting retailers’ cash flow under pressure
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Product News
Over half of UK retailers aware of illicit tobacco in their area
More than half of UK retailers are aware of the illicit tobacco trade in their neighbourhood.
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Portas urged to take decisive action on high streets
The government’s high streets Tsar Mary Portas has been challenged to take decisive action on the key issues affecting independent retailers.
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Scottish government urged to offer more post office services
The Scottish government, Post Office and local councils have been urged to work together to help ensure the network's survival.
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High street fund launched for riot-hit businesses
Leading UK companies, the mayor of London and local authorities have joined forces to help small businesses affected by the recent riots.
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Plastic bag consultation to be launched in Scotland
Scottish retailers may be forced to charge for plastic bags as the government attempts to reduce the number handed out.
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Product NewsHot beverages - Steam clean-up
The hot beverages market is changing and retailers need to ensure their displays reflect that.
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London could face plastic bag charge
Retailers in the capital may be forced to charge customers for plastic bags following a call by London Mayor Boris Johnson to reduce the number handed out.
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Own label wins as shoppers cut back
More consumers are switching to own label products in an effort to save money, according to a Nielsen and British Retail Consortium report.
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Communities come together to help
Retailers and communities are banding together to overcome the damage caused by the riots. Andrew Thornton of Budgens in Crouch End launched an appeal for bedding, clothes, toys and unused toiletries to help those left homeless by the...
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‘It was the worst night of my business life’
Spar retailer Paul Stone's business was left in ruins as the riots spread to Manchester.
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Croydon stores still reeling after riots
Small retailers in Croydon bore the brunt of the rioting and looting witnessed in the south London borough, but community action prevented the destruction of one store, C-Store has learned.
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Shaken store owners face aftermath of riots
Retailers around the country are counting the cost of the violence and looting
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Advice Guide
National Minimum Wage impact survey launched
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for evidence from retailers on the impact of increases in National Minimum Wage (NMW).