All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 72
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Council not swayed by Sainsbury's impact report
Retailers in Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire, have expressed relief at the council’s refusal to be swayed by a report playing down the impact of a proposed Sainsbury’s c-store on local independent traders.
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Camelot proposes to increase Lottery terminals
More independent retailers may be able to offer National Lottery services following an investment proposal by operator Camelot to increase the number of terminals.
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NI retailers welcome business rates proposals
Proposals to allow smaller stores in Northern Ireland pay less business rates have been welcomed by retailers.
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PPA launches pack to boost magazine sales
The Professional Publishers Association (PPA) has launched a free information pack for independent retailers to help optimise magazine sales.
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Features and analysis
Loomis joins forces with Facewatch
Cash management solutions company Loomis has announced a partnership with crime reporting tool Facewatch.
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Features and analysisInsider Knowledge
Keeping staff informed about how the business is progressing can motivate employees and reduce staff turnover. Aidan Fortune reports
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Legal system is a farce, says retailer
A retailer who was arrested for suspected false imprisonment after escorting a shoplifter home has branded the justice system a "farce".
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Disappointing end for film rental firm
Retailers with a Movie Booth Ltd DVD kiosk say they have been left in the dark over the demise of the company.
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Payzone updates set to increase business
New Payzone managing director Gary Jennison has announced an investment in the business that he believes will benefit retailers.
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Competition body must have teeth
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the government to ensure that the proposed merger of the Office of Fair Trading and the Competition Commission leads to a consumer champion that is allowed to act decisively in the interests of the public.
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Industry to get greater clarity on minimum wage
The Low Pay Commission has been tasked by the government to provide greater clarity for businesses when it comes to any future National Minimum Wage (NMW) changes.
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Small businesses need NIC holiday
The government has been called on to extend the National Insurance Contributions (NIC) holiday to help businesses take on more staff.
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Features and analysis
Internet eyes makes privacy changes
CCTV monitoring website Internet Eyes has been forced to make changes to its privacy procedures following a footage leak.
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Northern Ireland parking charge plans under review
Plans to introduce parking charges in 30 Northern Ireland towns have been placed under “review” by the new minister for regional development.
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Management training grants available
Retailers have the chance to avail of up to £1,000 of financial support for leadership and management training courses.
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Loyal customers help Costcutter grow
Costcutter has reported a 4% growth in sales for the year to April 2011. Sales across the group’s 1,550 stores grew to £640m in the past 12 months.
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Features and analysis
Loomis partners up with Facewatch
Cash management solutions company Loomis has announced a partnership with crime reporting website Facewatch.
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NewsHouse of Lords support for changes to Localism Bill
The House of Lords has lent support to the Association of Convenience Stores' (ACS) campaign to protect retail diversity in the Localism Bill
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New voluntary code of practice for lads mags
Retailers have agreed to a new voluntary code of practice to help reduce the amount of sexualised content available to children.
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Camelot enjoys record sales year
Retailers have helped National Lottery operator Camelot to a record sales year