All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 73
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News
New Landmark role for Parfett
Steve Parfett is to take up the newly-created position of non-executive chairman at Landmark Wholesale.
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Advice Guide
ACS launches crime reporting survey
Retailers are being urged to share their experiences of crime reporting in their store as part of an Association of Convenience Stores survey.
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NewsPositive reactions to Post Office Local
Retailers testing the Post Office Local model have lauded the benefits of the scheme.
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Features and analysis
C-stores sign up to Facewatch scheme
The Facewatch internet crime reporting tool has now been rolled out to the convenience store sector.
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News
Tesco wins Harefield store battle
Tesco has won a four-year battle to open a store in Harefield, Uxbridge.
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News
Options for Post Office mutualisation explored
A new report has offered up recommendations for the proposed mutualisation of Post Office Ltd.
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Advice Guide
EU consultation on plastic bag use
The European Commission has launched a consultation on how best to reduce the use of plastic bags.
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News
NFSP clashes with trade union over Post Office survey
The National Federation of SubPostmasters (NFSP) has slammed claims by the Communications Workers Union (CWU) that the government’s plans to separate Royal Mail and the Post Office would lead to the closure of 9,000 branches.
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Advice Guide
Google website competition urges retailers to get online
Retailers have the opportunity to be crowned an ‘e-champion’ thanks to a new competition from Google that aims to promote setting up business websites.
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NewsStore owner slams impact assessment
A town centre impact survey claiming that a new Sainsbury's Local would not affect nearby businesses has been rubbished by a local retailer. Vic Grewal, who owns Budgens in Flackwell Heath, Buckinghamshire, said that his store would be...
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News
NI parking charges cause uproar
Northern Irish business organisations have lashed out at proposals for additional on-street car parking charges.
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News
Big demand expected for new Tuesday EuroMillions draw
National Lottery retailers are being urged to get ready for extra demand with the introduction of a new Tuesday EuroMillions draw.
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News
Proposals for People’s Supermarket in Brighton
Brighton may see an alternative to the traditional convenience store following a proposal to open a People’s Supermarket style store in the area.
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Product News
Deloitte sells 37 Oddbins stores
The administrators of the Oddbins estate has announced the sale of 37 stores to European Food Brokers for an undisclosed sum.
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News
Oddbins stores on the market
Fifty-five stores from troubled off-licence chain Oddbins have been put up for sale.
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News
Scottish Grocers’ Federation gains 550 members
A new membership drive by the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has led to a swell in numbers.
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Advice Guide
BRC and NIIRTA clash over large retailer levy
The Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has criticised a report urging politicians not to introduce a large retailer levy.
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Advice Guide
Beat the May 19 Employer Annual Returns deadline
Retailers are urged to file Employer Annual Returns online by May 19 to avoid a fine.
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News
Spar stores up for sale
Thirty-two Spar stores from the newly-merged AF Blakemore and Capper & Co have been put up for sale.
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NewsPO Local concept comes under fire
The Post Office Local scheme has been criticised by watchdog Consumer Focus for not meeting the public's needs. In its report 'Local but Limited', it argued that while the model does offer benefits, changes needed to be made to ensure...