All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 72
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NewsTesco shelves plans for an Extra superstore in Ipswich
Tesco has scrapped plans to build a superstore on the edge of Ipswich town centre after concluding that it already had enough large stores in the wider area.
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NewsOut-of-town Asda supermarket application rejected
An application for a 24-hour out-of-town Asda supermarket near Leeds has been rejected by councillors on the basis that it would harm a local town centre.
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NewsLocal authorities ignore rate discount powers
Only a handful of local authorities have taken advantage of powers to create bespoke business rate discount schemes in their areas.
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NewsPlain packaging not ruled out, says minister
The government has insisted that proposals for tobacco plain packaging and minimum alcohol pricing are still on the table despite their exclusion from the Queen’s Speech today.
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NewsMinisters ignore concerns over out-of-town retail plans
The government has been accused of a lack of leadership after exclusive research by C-Store reveals ministers have ignored nearly all the requests to intervene in out-of-town retail applications since new planning rules were introduced last year.
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NewsJonathan James to sell store to mults to save Soham town centre
Cambridgeshire retailer Jonathan James will sell his Soham store to one of the multiples if councillors reject plans for an out-of-town supermarket which he claims will kill the high street.
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NewsGroceries Code Adjudicator set to become law
The Groceries Code Adjudicator has received Royal Assent, creating the UK’s first independent adjudicator to oversee the relationship between large supermarkets and their suppliers.
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NewsScotmid upbeat despite dip in operating profit
Scotmid Co-operative has announced annual operating profit of £6m, down from £6.5m in the previous year, following a strong second half performance.
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NewsIndies "shouldn't pay rates", says Booker chief executive
The chief executive of Booker has called for business rates to be abolished for independent retailers.
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NewsBooker/ Makro deal approved by Competition Commission
Booker’s acquisition of Makro has been formally cleared by the Competition Commission.
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NewsNight-time economy vital for high streets, says ATCM
Town centres need to focus more on the night-time economy to revive their fortunes, according to the organisation appointed to support struggling high streets over the next two years.
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NewsNew planning regime defeats Tesco superstore
Tesco has lost an appeal to build an out-of-town superstore in Basingstoke on the first anniversary of the introduction of new national planning rules, which helped influence the final rejection.
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NewsNo Thanks Tesco campaigners deliver petition to council leader
Campaigners from Sherborne’s No Thanks Tesco group were joined by Oliver Letwin MP on Friday in presenting a petition to the leader of West Dorset District Council.
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NewsOne Stop to trial franchise model with independent retailers
One Stop, the Tesco-owned convenience chain, is set to trial a new franchise model with independent retailers.
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NewsNational Insurance allowance could boost full time staff
A new employment allowance announced in last week’s Budget will encourage store owners to promote more part-time staff to full-time positions, retailers have told C-Store.
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NewsChancellor cuts tax and launches employment allowance
The Chancellor has reduced corporation tax and announced measures to help employers hire more staff in today’s Budget.
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NewsBoost for UK high streets as footfall grows
High street footfall grew by 2.7% in the year to February, representing the strongest growth since December 2011, according to new figures.
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NewsRetailers urged to stock more low-alcohol beers and wines
Independent retailers have been urged to stock more low-alcohol beers and wines to play their part in supporting the government’s Responsibility Deal.
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NewsNisa charity MADL donates £2.75m to good causes
Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity has donated £2.75m to national and local charities since it was established in 2008.
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NewsFWD calls for action on beer fraud in this month's Budget
Wholesalers are calling for ‘UK Duty Paid’ marks on beer cans and bottles to be introduced in this month’s Budget as part of an action plan to tackle alcohol fraud.