All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 77
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Products In Depth
Cash in: Go large with soft drinks at Xmas
More people will be keeping festive celebrations close to home this year, says Aidan Fortune, so that means thinking big when it comes to stock
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News
‘Perfect storm’ threatens future of high streets
Conditions for a "perfect storm" capable of destroying UK high streets are being whipped up by a combination of aggressive supermarket expansion, poor planning law and low investment, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has warned.
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News
PO cash in danger of being wasted
The government's £1.3bn investment in the Post Office network will fail to ensure its long-term future if lessons learned from the past two rounds of major funding are not acted on, it has been warned
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News
Post Office Bank scheme halted by government
The government has decided against the creation of a Post Office Bank scheme, blaming cost constraints
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Product News
Coke gives away free X-boxes for Christmas
An on-pack competition will offer a free X-box bundle every hour until December 10 as part of Coca-Cola's Christmas support campaign
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Products In DepthCash in: Cereal growth - cereal bars
Cereal bar manufacturers have had to work hard to keep their success going and, as Aidan Fortune finds out, they aren’t stopping their efforts yet
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News
Action needed for PO plan to work
Subpostmasters have warned that government plans to hand the running of the Post Office to local stores will be "a disaster" if the future of the network is not properly secured first. In the Postal Services Bill, Business Secretary Vince...
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Features and analysis
Reward fund to help fight store crime
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) and Crimestoppers have joined forces to create a scheme to offer the public cash rewards for information on crimes against retailers
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Advice Guide
New business rates hike on the horizon
Store owners have been advised to challenge business rates if they think they are paying too much.
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Product NewsLate additions from Doritos
Doritos has released two new flavours as part of its late-night promotion
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NewsRetailers urged to show some heart
C-store owners will have a chance to get up close and personal with MPs and other politicians at this year's Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) Heart of the Community Seminar. Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government...
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News
Stores warned to get set for snow
Store owners should start preparing now for another winter of wild weather after experts warned of a repeat of last winter's icy conditions. Meteorological group Positive Weather Solutions predicted another "harsh, snow-filled winter" in...
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News
Name and shame for wage cheats
Employers paying less than the National Minimum Wage (NMW) will be named and shamed under a new government scheme. The sanction was announced in the same month that the NMW rose to £5.93 an hour for workers aged 21 and over.
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Products In DepthCash in: Staying in tonight - Fine dining
Providing shoppers with everything for a night in can certainly add sales. Aidan Fortune looks at how to make sure you have the right ingredients
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Products In Depth
Cash in: Staying in tonight - snacking
If your customers decide that they want to enjoy some snacks and treats along with their DVD, then there are plenty of options available for retailers.
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Products In DepthCash in: Staying in tonight - DVD and Blu-ray
Your customers have picked up their food and chosen their wine, so what’s left? Help cap off a relaxing night in and save them a trip to the DVD rental shop by offering a range of DVDs and Blu-rays for either sale or rent.
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Features and analysisSafety in numbers: Open All Hours scheme for protection of store owners
Born out of tragedy, the Open All Hours retailer safety scheme is designed to protect store owners from crime. Aidan Fortune reports
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News
Cabinet minister to answer questions from the retail trade
C-store owners will have a chance to get up close and personal with MPs and other politicians at this year's Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) Heart of the Community Seminar
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News
Retailers hit out at e-payment schemes
A new service raises questions over stores’ loyalty to electronic payments
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News
Rates and empty shops on the rise
Retailers are being threatened with the prospect of further significant business rate rises when new levels are implemented next April.