All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 48
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NewsIreland set to phase out one and two cent coins
Retailers in Ireland will be advised to round up or down to the nearest five cent this week, as the country becomes the latest in EU to phase out one cent and two cent coins.
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NewsIndies decline on the high street for first time since 2012
The UK high street has seen a decline in the number of independent shops for the first time since 2012, according to the Local Data Company.
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Features and analysisProperty: Land grab
Building solid relationships with local property agents can give retailers a headstart when looking for premises.
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News40,000 pumpkins sent to Budgens and Londis stores
More than 40,000 pumpkins are heading to Budgens and Londis stores to meet shoppers’ growing demand for different varieties and sizes.
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NewsMPs raise Sunday trading concerns in Parliament
A cross-section of MPs have raised concerns in Parliament about the government’s plans to devolve decisions on Sunday trading to local authorities.
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NewsTesco sells mothballed supermarket sites in £250m deal
Tesco has agreed to sell 14 mothballed supermarket sites to a property firm in a £250m deal.
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NewsMPs criticise government over National Living Wage
Opposition MPs have spoken out against the government’s approach to introducing the National Living Wage.
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NewsAppleby Westward store recruitment at five-year high
South West Spar distributor Appleby Westward has announced its highest store recruitment figures on over five years.
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Features and analysisFive-star food safety
Maintaining food hygiene standards may be a box-ticking exercise, but it’s an essential one too….
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NewsSpar food service offer gains momentum
Spar’s food service offering is gaining momentum with the success of its Daily Deli brand and the rollout of a partnership with Irish coffee brand Insomnia.
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NewsNew sentencing guidelines for theft offences announced
The Assoication of Convenience Stores has welcomed the Sentencing Council’s new guidelines for shop theft which takes into account the impact on victims beyond financial loss when sanctioning offenders.
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NewsBusiness rates to be determined by local authorities
Powers to set business rates will be devolved to local authorities, Chancellor George Osborne announced today.
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NewsACS opposes proposals for template licensing conditions
The Association of Convenience Stores has opposed proposals for template licensing conditions which it says could place blanket conditions on retailers.
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NewsNational Minimum Wage increases to £6.70 per hour
The National Minimum Wage rate for adult workers today (Thursday) increased by 20p from £6.50 to £6.70 per hour.
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NewsIGD: Fresh and chilled to drive growth in wholesale
The wholesale sector is expected to grow 1.6% over the next four years on the back of fresh and chilled investment, according to IGD.
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NewsSainsbury's upbeat despite second quarter sales decline
Sainsbury’s has announced a 1.1% decline in like-for-like second quarter sales (excluding fuel) but has raised its full year profit expectations.
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NewsMorrisons to pay staff above recommended living wage
Morrisons is the first of the big four to commit to the recommended living wage.
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NewsNisa cuts costs by £3.3m while retaining "record" service levels
Nisa claims it has reduced costs by £3.3m this financial year while retaining record standards of delivery service.
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NewsAldi announces record sales and eCommerce plans
Aldi has announced record sales of £6.89bn in its last financial year, up 31% on the previous year.
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NewsRetail groups submit National Living Wage evidence
Retail associations have submitted evidence to the Low Pay Commission detailing how the introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW) in 2016 will have a “devastating impact” on the convenience sector.