All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 73
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NewsDorset retailers take to the streets in Tesco protest
Local retailers in Sherborne, Dorset, staged a dramatic shutdown yesterday in protest at Tesco’s plans for a 28,000sq ft out-of-town supermarket.
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NewsCPS 2013 to focus on collaboration and latest trends
Retailers and suppliers can gain vital new insight into how to collaborate more successfully at Convenience Store’s second Convenience Performance Seminar on Thursday May 16.
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NewsChancellor urged to take action to boost retail growth
The retail industry is calling on the Chancellor to take action to cut business costs and stimulate investment in next month’s Budget, as new research shows retailers’ operating costs have increased by a fifth since 2006.
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NewsSales of processed beef products drop in c-stores
Sales of processed beef products have fallen in the majority of convenience stores in the wake of the horsemeat scandal, according to C-Store research.
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NewsRetailer fears for stores' future after P&H action
A Lincolnshire retailer claims he may be forced to close his two stores after Palmer & Harvey issued court proceedings for breach of contract after he pulled one of the shops out of Mace.
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NewsCampaigners in Newquay fight school Tesco plans
Independent retailers and residents in Newquay, Cornwall, have accused a local school of exploiting its new Academy status to sell land to Tesco for the development of a new supermarket.
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NewsFinalists announced for Convenience Retail Awards 2013
The finalists for the Convenience Retail Awards 2013 have been announced.
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Government launches Future High Street Forum
The government has announced a new initiative to help revive the high street, building on last year’s Mary Portas review.
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NewsOFT rules out petrol prices investigation
The OFT has ruled out an investigation into the UK petrol market after concluding that rising pump prices has not been caused by a lack of competition.
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NewsSmall store thrives in Tesco head-to-head
An Essex retailer whose store was nearly killed off by a nearby Tesco Express has revived his business after switching to Bargain Booze.
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NewsACS calls for rethink on off license 'no-go zones'
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has urged ministers to scrap plans under the government’s Alcohol Strategy which encourage councils to restrict new off licences.
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NewsPart-time workers drive growth in retail employment
Retail employment rose by 0.6% in the final three months of 2012, driven entirely by part-time workers, according to new research.
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NewsSupermarket pricing plans could harm small shops, says ACS
Proposals to require supermarkets to release detailed pricing data could end up harming local shops, the Association of Convenience Stores has warned.
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NewsBargain Booze's £1m TV and radio campaign pays off
Bargain Booze has reaped the rewards of a £1m TV and radio advertising campaign after reporting a 9.5% rise in like-for-like sales during its key Christmas trading period.
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NewsConsumers urged to shop in convenience to cut food waste
Consumers are being urged to shop ‘little and often’ in their local shop in order to help reduce the seven million tonnes of food being thrown away annually in Britain.
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NewsGovernment proposals could curb pub conversion trend
New government proposals could indirectly curb the trend of disused pubs being converted into convenience stores by the multiples.
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NewsTesco plans approved despite flooding concerns
A controversial proposal for a new Tesco Express in a Suffolk seaside town has been approved by local councilors, despite recommendations to reject it because of flooding concerns.
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NewsScottish indies' alcohol sales unaffected by legislation
More than one year on from the implementation of the Scottish Alcohol Act, independent retailers’ wine and beer sales have been largely unaffected by the legislation.
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NewsS.W.O.T file - Threats
The weight of competition, rising business costs and seemingly endless red tape can all seem too much at times. But put up a fight and the victory may well be yours.