All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 88
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'Common sense' minimum wage increase welcomed
Retail trade bodies have welcomed the government’s decision to increase the adult minimum wage from £5.73 to £5.80 per hour, an increase of just 1.2%.
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Jackpot day for retailers
Retailers have an opportunity to cash in on the £110m Rollover Jackpot in tonight’s EuroMillions draw.
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Little league
The kids' soft drinks market is seeing steady sales thanks to a renewed focus on health.
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The heat is on
Bottled waters' fortunes may rely heavily on the weather, but suppliers are doing all they can to add sales should the sun fail to shine on them again this year
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No Budget relief for beleaguered stores
Retailers and trade bodies have criticised the government's lack of support for small shops in this year's Budget, particularly its failure to reverse planned business rate rises.
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ACS members choose community hero
Members of the Association of Convenience Stores have chosen Val Newman of Tamar View Community Co-op in Plymouth as the ACS Community Hero for 2009.
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Post Office account for every branch
The Post Office has announced it will be offering a current account service through its network from next year.
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Soft drinks set for a comeback
Despite a terrible summer, soft drinks sales weren't a total washout in c-stores last year.
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Energy drinks feel the buzz
C-store retailers can energise their profits by keeping a close eye on developments in sports and energy drinks
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Let us pay
Consumers are increasingly expecting to be able to pay their bills and top up their phones at their local c-store, points out Aidan Fortune
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Deferred rate rise brings scant relief
The government's plan to allow businesses to defer the 5% increase in business rates has been criticised as no help by trade bodies and retailers.
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Art galleries in empty shops plan a 'last resort'
The Government’s measures to utilise empty shops for community projects in an attempt to revive the high street have been branded a 'last resort' by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS)
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Retailer trusts in shoppers' loyalty
An Essex retailer is welcoming the arrival of an eighth Tesco outlet within five miles of his store.
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PO set challenge to shape its own future
Business secretary Peter Mandelson has warned the Post Office that it needs to diversify if it wants to survive.
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Features and analysisPartnerships the way to beat crime
The Government is encouraging retailers to form partnerships with police and local authorities in a bid to reduce business crime.
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Vans for retailers
Looking for a new van for your convenience retail business, but not sure if you can afford it?
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Bestway spreads its magic to indies
The Bestway and Batleys Cash & Carry group has launched its spring promotion for independent retalers.
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King of Queen's
Donagh McGoveran's experiences of opening a store near Queen's University, Belfast, proved to be an education.
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Pub closures offer retail opportunity
Costcutter is among several retail groups looking to take advantage of the faltering pub trade to seek new sites for expansion.
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Tesco appeal success shows Inquiry's flaws
Retailers are fuming after the Competition Appeals Tribunal upheld Tesco's appeal against the proposed 'competition test'.