All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 86
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Authorities urged to aid independent shops
Local authorities are being urged to ensure that independent retailers have the opportunity to serve their communities, as a survey reveals that 80% of people have to travel outside their local area to meet basic shopping needs.
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Lack of credit for retailers
Small businesses are suffering due to a lack of credit from banks, with 39.1% more liquidations in the second quarter of 2009 than in the same period of 2008.
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Rates deferral scheme begins
Retailers can now apply for the business rates scheme that allows the deferral of 60% of this year’s increase in rate bills.
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A beginner’s guide to food to go
Thinking about moving into food to go? Aidan Fortune has some expert advice.
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Features and analysis
£3000 grant available for security equipment
Small store owners will be able to apply for funding for new security equipment from later this month.
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CC requests grocery ombudsman
The Competition Commission (CC) has called upon government to establish a grocery ombudsman.
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MPs concerned over need test removal
An influential group of MPs have called for the need test to remain as part of the retail planning process.
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MPs rally in support of newsagents
Newsagents who fear they will be "at the mercy of monopolies" if government does not intervene in the news and magazine supply chain have gathered the support of MPs in their call for a fairer deal for small stores.
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MPs demand POs get more services
Government must do more to help local post offices, says a new report by the Business and Enterprise Select Committee. Post Offices - Securing Their Future, an investigation of the Post Office network and the role it plays in communities,...
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Boost sales, not costs
Aidan Fortune visits a store where a simple shelf makeover has added to sales with no increase in costs
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Scotland and NI may adopt bag charge
Scotland and Northern Ireland could join Wales in introducing a mandatory charge for single-use plastic bags.
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Underage National Lottery sales hit record low
The number of children claiming to buy National Lottery tickets has fallen to the lowest level ever.
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Regional calls for bag charge
Scotland and Northern Ireland could join Wales in introducing a mandatory charge for plastic bags.
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Crunch Buster cleans up at £1
Colgate, Dettol, Harpic and Mr Sheen are among the 17 brand-name products added to wholesale group Bestway and Batleys' £1 consumer range.
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Ex-POs find ways to counter losses
Retailers who lost their Post Office counters in the wave of closures a year ago have adapted their businesses to make up the missing income and provide a better service for customers.
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Out of Africa
Lynne Homer and Ron Tatton drew on their African experiences to help them win the Best Community Post Office Award.
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Keep Trade Local campaign hits Downing Street
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is to deliver a 55,000 signature pettion to Number 10 Downing Street today to call for government action to protect local businesses.
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Shopworker murder is the third this year
A shopworker in Salford, Manchester, has died following a vicious gun attack.
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MPs demand more services for PO network
Government must do more to help local Post Offices, says a new report by the Business and Enterprise Select Committee.
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Bag charge for Welsh retailers
Welsh retailers may have to start charging for single-use carrier bags following proposals announced by environment minister Jane Davidson.