All National Living Wage articles – Page 2
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NewsMost c-store owners have cut hours since latest NLW rise, poll reveals
Nearly three in four (72%) independent c-store retailers have reduced the number of paid working hours in their business since the latest National Living Wage increase in April, according to the Association of Convenience Stores’ annual NLW survey.
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OpinionStaff costs demand attention
The stress of working in the convenience sector needs urgent attention, SGF chief executive Pete Cheema argues.
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NewsNumber of low-paid workers at lowest level since 1980
The number of low-paid workers in Britain has fallen to its lowest level since 1980, and low pay could be abolished altogether by the middle of the 2020s, according to a new report by Resolution Foundation.
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Dear JacPlenty of company
Dilbag Sandhu rang with a complaint about his post office contract. He runs Halfway House, a Local Plus post office, in Glasgow. He says he is doing more transactions than the main PO in his area and yet is being paid less.
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NewsThree in four subpostmasters earning less than NLW, says poll
More than three-quarters (76%) of subpostmasters are earning less per hour than the National Living Wage from working in their post office, according to a National Federation of Subpostmasters (NFSP) poll.
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NewsRetailers struggle to absorb latest National Living Wage rise
Independent retailers are struggling to absorb the cost of the latest increase in the National Living Wage (NLW).
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NewsGovernment to review National Living Wage policy
The government is to launch of a review of National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage policy, taking into account the employment and productivity effects of rising wage rates, chancellor Philip Hammond announced in the Spring Statement today.
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Features and analysisCash in on rate relief
Retailers with eligible sites can expect to receive a discount on their next rates bill. C-Store outlines the detail and potential obstacles ahead.
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Features and analysisC-Store Champions: Prepared for anything
Our C-Store Champions are readying themselves for whatever 2019 may throw at them with plans to improve ranges and control costs
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Features and analysisC-Store Champions: Rolling with the punches
Our C-Store Champions have seen their share of challenges in 2018, but their tenacity and ability to adapt have kept them on track.
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NewsMcColl's issues profit warning as like-for-like annual sales drop
Annual like for like (lfl) sales at McColl’s have fallen by 1.4% as the c-store chain continues to navigate its way through the “significant supply chain disruption” caused by the collapse of Palmer and Harvey.
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Features and analysisFine margins
Operating costs are increasing at an unrelenting pace, leaving retailers with little choice but to boost margins just to stand still. Here C-Store looks at how store owners and their symbol groups are working together to maximise the potential return from every shopping visit.
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NewsBudget: Retailers prepare for National Living Wage rise
Independent retailers contacted by C-Store will turn to technology and reduced staff hours in response to the latest National Living Wage rise.
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NewsBudget: C-stores welcome rates cut for '90% of independent shops'
News that the government will take significant steps to ease the business rates burden on small shops has been broadly cheered by the convenience store industry.
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NewsSouthern Co-op franchisees introduce self-serve tills
Franchisees of the Southern Co-op have successfully introduced self-serve checkouts in a number of Welcome-branded stores.
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Features and analysisHey big spender
As Tesco rolls out its latest bargain basement format, Jack’s, there are other retailers who are setting their sights on a more upmarket future.
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BlogFlexible working
The Local Shop Report shows how the sector is offering employment flexibility, says James.
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NewsHull retailer reaps rewards of latest Premier store format
An innovative new Premier store in Hull is already turnover over £25,000 per week on healthy margins, thanks to its focus on food to go, premium coffee, on-trend categories and other modern footfall drivers.
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Features and analysisCountry pursuit
Small rural stores haven’t had an easy ride as challenges come at them from all sides. However, many are finding the future looks bright thanks to a strategy of investing in a diverse range of services, offering products that create a point of difference, and engaging with their community.
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Features and analysisCreate aisles of smiles
Finding and retaining staff can be a tricky and time-consuming business. Our C-Store Champions reveal how they handle the issue.