All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 75
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NewsTaskforce aims to revive the high street
A new taskforce comprising representatives across retail, property and banking has begun investigating ways of rejuvenating the UK’s high streets.
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NewsSmall victory against Morrisons
Independent traders in Bedfordshire are claiming a minor victory after Morrisons slowed down its march on Houghton Regis.
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NewsIn the dock
The government promised to make life easier for small businesses. Halfway through its current term, we ask leading retailers to rate its performance.
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NewsAppeal against OFT's ruling on news trade rejected
The Competition Appeals Tribunal has rejected the joint appeal by the ACS and NFRN against the OFT’s decision not to conduct a short update of the news and magazine supply chain.
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NewsRetailers try to absorb milk price hikes
Rising milk prices are forcing independents to choose between margins and sales, with many retailers opting to absorb the increases in order to compete with the supermarkets.
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NewsBooker marches on but tobacco sales slump
Booker has announced a surge in fresh fruit and veg sales in its half-year results, in contrast to a slowdown in tobacco sales.
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NewsNew apprenticeship scheme reduces costs for retailers
The National Skills Academy for Retail (NSA for Retail) has announced a new training programme which will match small and medium-sized retailers with a suitable apprentice at little cost.
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NewsEU countries raise objections to Scottish minimum pricing
Concerns over the legality of the Scottish government’s plans for minimum pricing have been raised within the EU.
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News wholesaler's surcharge on NI titles slammed
A decision by Menzies Distribution to introduce a surcharge for delivering News International (NI) titles to retailers outside London has been described as “an abuse of hard-working retailers by a monopoly supplier”.
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NewsEmployment law reform welcomed
Proposals to streamline employment law are a step in the right direction towards making it easier for employers to dismiss disruptive staff, according to leading retailers.
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NewsTory backbenchers defend Sunday trading laws
The government would face opposition from a number of its own backbenchers if it backtracks on its pledge to maintain the existing Sunday trading laws.
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NewsSpar retailer acquires 60th store
West Country Spar operator Gillett’s of Callington has acquired its 60th store and signed a new five-year contract with regional distributor Appleby Westward.
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News retailers bemoan rise in inserts
A rise in the number of inserts in newspapers and magazines is costing retailers in more ways than one, according to the National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN).
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NewsMost retailers support minimum wage freeze
More than eight in 10 convenience retailers support a freeze in the minimum wage, while a similar proportion have had to reduce staff hours over the past year, new figures from the ACS and SGF reveal.
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NewsRhythm & Booze founder joins rival Bargain Booze
Rhythm & Booze founder Martin Swaine has joined rival group Bargain Booze as a super franchisee and consultant to the group.
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NewsA class act
Getting involved with your local schools can benefit the community and set you up for a sutainable future.
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NewsWeak retail sales undermine Sunday trading argument
The case for a permanent suspension of Sunday trading rules was further weakened by figures showing retail sales fell by 0.4% in August, according to retail and wholesale associations.
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NewsSugro eyes national fascia expansion
Sugro Retail Group is aiming to roll out its Nearbuy symbol group nationwide by targeting one region at a time in a focused campaign to build its market presence.
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NewsCornish Spar store adds Subway franchise
A Spar store in Cornwall has added a Subway franchise to its retail offer, becoming the symbol group’s first South West convenience store to do so.
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NewsTesco drops Welsh supermarket plans
Tesco has ditched plans to develop a supermarket in the Welsh town of Llanwrst, following a well-orchestrated campaign in a case which raised serious concerns over the transparency of local planning policy.