All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 80
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Concerns grow over support for Sinqua
Retailers using YP Electronics' Sinqua epos system have expressed concern about a potential lack of technical support now that management of the company has been transferred from Palmer & Harvey to the PCMS Group.
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Local council calls on Tesco to keep out
One of Britain's most passionate struggles against the growth of the multiple supermarket chains has received the backing of local councillors
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Product News
Retailer bans energy drinks for minors
An independent retailer is causing a stir by refusing to sell energy drinks to children
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Features and analysis
No let-up in violence against shop staff
The wave of violent crime against retailers and shop staff is continuing, with recent attacks including a raid in which a shopworker's 10-year-old son was threatened with a gun
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Elgar bows out as the face of £20
The Bank of England is withdrawing the Edward Elgar £20 note from circulation from June 30. After this date the note will no longer have legal tender status and stores will not be obliged to accept it as payment
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More woe for postmasters as salaries are cut
Subpostmasters have criticised the pay cut inflicted by Post Office Ltd, which they say is threatening their futures
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Terry Caton's Chesterfield shop named Londis Store of the Year
Terry Caton’s Grangewood Stores in Chesterfield was named as Londis Store of the Year at the 2010 Londis conference
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Product News
New hot sub for Rustlers
Chicken, bacon & cheese club has joined the Rustlers range of hot snacks
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Stress in the store
Aidan Fortune looks at how store owners can be affected by stress and what can be done to combat it
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Major mults power is an election issue
Supermarket chains have been slammed by political parties, trade bodies and environmental groups which believe they have too much power.
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Soft but strong: soft drinks are bubbling again
The soft drinks category is fizzing again after a number of flat years. Aidan Fortune looks at the key areas retailers should be focusing on this summer
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Multiple grocers under attack
Supermarket chains have been slammed by political parties, trade bodies and environmental groups which believe they have too much power.
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Clegg confirms Lib Dem support for Post Office
Local post offices would be a priority for a Liberal Democrat government, the party has said, as it is concerned that branches closing will lead to rural communities becoming isolated.
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Customers support Sunday shop hours
Over three-quarters of the public don't want large shops to open for longer on Sundays, despite an attempt by several high street chains to alter the existing law.
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Features and analysis
Stab victim joins in calls for action
A retailer who was brutally attacked has slammed the courts for lenient sentencing and called for more police presence. Mohammed Sarwar, of S & A News in Oldham, Lancashire, was set upon by two youths as he was taking cash from the...
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Features and analysis
Stab victim joins call for action on retail attacks
A retailer who was brutally attacked has slammed the courts for lenient sentencing and called for more police presence.
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Public backs Sunday trading restrictions
As large retail groups call for a change in the law, over three-quarters of the public say they want the current Sunday trading rules to remain.
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Post Bank leads PO revival plans
The government has revealed details of the Post Bank scheme and announced funding to give the faltering Post Office network a much-needed shot in the arm. Through the 11,500-strong network, the Post Office banking service will offer a...
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Midcounties Co-op shows strong growth
The Midcounties Co-operative has announced a 19% year-on-year increase in trading profit for the 12 months to January 23, 2010. Gross sales also grew 5.2% to £787m from the previous period’s figure of £748m. Food retail had a 7.3% like-for-like growth over the year.
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Post Bank leads PO revival plans
The government has revealed details of the Post Bank scheme and announced funding to give the faltering Post Office network a much-needed shot in the arm.