All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 78
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NewsNew planning rules put town centres first
Retailers have welcomed the government’s long-awaited national planning policy, which stresses the importance of town centres over out-of-town development.
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NewsBudget 2012: Tobacco duty to rise 5% above inflation
Chancellor George Osborne has announced a 5% rise in tobacco duty above inflation, in a Budget described as “devastating” to small shops.
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NewsPlans for 8,000 new Lottery terminals approved
The National Lottery Commission has approved Camelot’s proposal to invest in 8,000 more terminals in return for a four-year licence extension.
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NewsOFT decides not to conduct news trade probe
The OFT has announced it will not be carrying out an investigation into the news and magazine supply chain, despite retailers’ concerns over the monopolistic nature of the sector.
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NewsConvenience retailers willing to embrace localism
A significant proportion of convenience retailers are willing to get involved in decisions affecting local policies, according to research seen exclusively by C-Store.
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NewsPrice concerns cloud rise of Sun on Sunday
The first edition of the Sun on Sunday took up where the News of the World left off, but retailers’ optimism over sales was tempered by concerns over low margins on the paper.
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NewsWin their vote
Never underestimate the value of friends in high places, says Robin Mannering. Here’s how to get your MP’s attention
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NewsSainsbury's job claims rubbished
Claims by Sainsbury’s that a proposed new store in a Wiltshire town would create 200 jobs have been debunked by a local economist, who believes a new supermarket would force the closure of local shops and drive footfall away from the high street.
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NewsIGD research outlines 'store of the future'
Technology and sustainability will increasingly influence shoppers’ spending habits over the next five to 10 years, according to new research commissioned by Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE).
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NewsNews retailers welcome Sun on Sunday
Independent retailers have welcomed the impending launch of the Sun on Sunday, which will fill the gap left by the closure of The News of the World.
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NewsSmall stores report a snowfall windfall
The recent spell of Arctic weather has refreshed sales and caused little disruption to deliveries.
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NewsLocal retailer thwarts Asda plans
An independent retailer has claimed an unexpected victory after plans by Asda to take over half of an existing B&Q site were rejected by councillors.
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NewsGovernment launches £1m Portas fund
Twelve town centres have the chance to benefit from a £1m fund to reinvigorate their high streets in the government’s first response to the Mary Portas review.
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NewsC-stores' fruit and veg sales looking healthy
Convenience stores have seen fruit and veg sales soar by up to 30% over the past year on the back of improvements in the supply chain and changing shopper habits.
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NewsTop community stores wanted for MP visits
Local shops with a track record in community engagement are being encouraged to put themselves forward for the My Shop is Your Shop community retailing award, which is presented by local MPs.
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NewsNI field force to help boost news sales
News International has set up the industry’s “biggest” field force to help retailers boost sales across the news category.
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Advice GuideGraduation Day
Fifteen Spar retailers from the Birmingham area recently graduated from a unique apprenticeship scheme.
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Labour backs campaign for news trade reform
The shadow media minister has backed the National Federation of Retail Newsagents’ (NFRN) campaign for industry reform.
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NewsMinister attacks Tesco over tactics
A Northern Ireland Assembly minister has launched a scathing attack on Tesco after it claimed that the country’s proposed large retail levy would jeopardise the company’s investment and job creation.
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NewsScottish government proposes minimum pricing
The Scottish Government is re-attempting to introduce minimum pricing for a unit of alcohol after similar proposals were rejected by ministers in the last Parliament.