All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 67
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NewsACS attracts top speakers for annual Summit in March
This year’s ACS Summit is to be headlined by global president of 7-Eleven, Chris Tanco.
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NewsLeading Welsh retailer realises Subway ambitions
Leading Welsh retailer Conrad Davies has opened a thriving Subway outlet above his Spar store in Pwllheli, and plans to introduce the brand inside two other stores this year.
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NewsOwn brand bonanza
Big brands watch out - own brands in the independent sector are gaining popularity..
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NewsThree in four c-store retailers optimistic about 2014
Three out of four retailers are optimistic about the year ahead, according to the latest C-Store poll.
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NewsGovernment considers new rules to reduce parking fines
The government may take action to reduce parking fines in England following concerns that local authorities view parking enforcement as a “cash cow”.
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NewsScotmid stores to trial scheme to promote healthier eating
Scotmid is to pilot a new scheme with Healthier Scotland to encourage people to buy fruit and vegetables instead of confectionery and snacks.
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NewsTesco and Morrisons announce Christmas sales decline
Tesco and Morrisons have posted a decline in like-for-like Christmas sales, with the increasing importance of convenience influencing both sets of results.
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NewsCameron and Osborne join calls for minimum wage rise
The Prime Minister and Chancellor have reportedly added their voices to calls within the Cabinet for a rise in the national minimum wage. -
NewsChange4Life campaign urges families to make healthy swaps
A new Change4Life campaign aims to encourage shoppers to make one easy swap to help cut sugar and fat from their everyday food and drink. -
NewsWest Sussex community helps flood-ravaged store bounce back
West Sussex retailers David and Pippa Heritage are back in business less than a week after floods ravaged their store, thanks to the help and support of their local community.
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NewsCo-op rolls out 'most generous ever' sales promotion
The Co-operative Food is launching its “most generous ever” national sales promotion which offers customers up to 25% off a future shop.
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NewsThe Twelve Days of Christmas - an independent retailer's version
The National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) has produced its own version of the popular carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas.
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NewsAward-winning Budgens retailer buys new store
Leading Budgens retailer David Knight has bought a new 6,000sq ft store a few miles from his award-winning store in Hassocks, West Sussex.
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NewsNational planning policy failing town centres, report finds
The government’s Town Centre First policies are failing as councils across the country permit out of town retail development at will, according to a new independent review of the planning system.
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NewsConvenience retailers capitalise on Small Business Saturday
Independent retailers took advantage of Small Business Saturday to engage with new customers as well as suppliers and MPs, with one retailer enjoying a 70%-plus sales boost.
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NewsOsborne announces 2% cap on business rates
Business rate rises will be capped at 2% from April 2014 and premises with up to £50,000 rateable value will get a £1,000 discount, the chancellor announced in his Autumn Statement today.
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NewsIndustry welcomes registration for alcohol wholesalers
Chancellor George Osborne has announced a new registration scheme for alcohol wholesalers in a bid to tackle alcohol fraud.
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NewsIndependents bring 'footfall and community' to high street
A high street populated with thriving small independent shops attracts higher footfall and creates a greater sense of community than elsewhere, according to new research.
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NewsRetailers reap rewards of Spar's TV advertising campaign
Spar’s autumn TV advertising campaign has had a significant impact on sales and brand recognition, according to retailers.
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NewsAll Party Group calls for small business energy market reform
The All Party Parliamentary Small Shops Group (APPSSG) has called for sweeping changes in the small business energy market to protect small shops from being abused by their energy suppliers.