All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 79
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Counterfeit whisky under the spotlight
A new method for detecting counterfeit whisky has been developed by scientists in Scotland.
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ACS seeks evidence of rates rise impact
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is seeking evidence from retailers to help its case to the Chancellor for a one-off reduction on the increase in business rates.
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Fears over Asda supermarket plan
Asda will keep re-submitting plans for a supermarket in the town of Marple, near Stockport, even though the council will “definitely” refuse planning permission, according to campaigners.
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Appleby Westward closes door on Eurospar
Appleby Westward is to close its third and final Eurospar store, in Liskeard, Cornwall, with the loss of 24 jobs.
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Appleby Westward closes Eurospar store
Appleby Westward is to close its third and final Eurospar store, in Liskeard, Cornwall, with the loss of 24 jobs.
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Tesco accused in local shopping war
Buckinghamshire retailer Paul Fisher claims that a recently-opened Tesco superstore across the road is trying to squeeze him out of the market
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ACS welcomes MPs’ focus on high street
Retail representatives are more upbeat about the future of the high street following the three-week political party conference season.
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News retailers call for supply chain investigation
News retailers have submitted damning evidence to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) in an effort to trigger a full Competition Commission investigation into the newspaper and magazine supply monopoly.
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Post Office mutualisation plans announced
The government has announced plans to mutualise the Post Office, giving more say to subpostmasters, customers and communities on how the network is run.
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Lib Dems pledge to stand firm against supermarkets
Liberal Democrat minsters have pledged to “stand firm” against supermarkets’ abuse of power by creating a robust Grocery Code Adjudicator.
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ACS calls for minimum wage freeze
Convenience stores are being held back by year on year increases in the national minimum wage, according to evidence submitted to the Low Pay Commission (LPC) by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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Nisa makes a difference
Almost £250,000 has been donated to charities and local communities across the UK in the past three months through Nisa's charity, Making A Difference Locally (MADL). Since the charity was launched in 2008 more than £1.6m has been donated...
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Retailers benefit in council eco drive
Independent retailers in the East London suburb of Bexley are hoping for a revenue boost after signing up to a pioneering recycling incentive scheme which offers residents discounts in local shops.
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Jonathan James to chair the ACS
Retailer Jonathan James is to become the latest chairman of the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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National Skills Academy welcomes 50th skills shop
The 50th National Skills Academy for Retail has opened a skills shop in Swindon, just two years after the network was launched.
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Second store for The People’s Supermarket
The People's Supermarket is preparing to open a second store, in Hackney, East London. The co-operative, which recently joined Nisa, is to assess whether the community of Homerton would support a local store. Hackney Council has...
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NewsNews retailers slam carriage cost rises
News retailers have reiterated calls for a full investigation into the news and magazine industry after Menzies Distribution followed Smiths News in raising its carriage charge. Menzies last week increased its carriage charge by 4.8%,...
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NewsRetailers face up to a brave new world
Store owners affected by the recent riots are slowly rebuilding their businesses as they face up to a brave new world of retailing.
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Councils put Tesco expansion on hold
Retailers in Southend and Reading have earned a temporary reprieve after plans for Tesco stores in both towns were deferred by local councils.
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Product News
Bols foam adds froth to drinks
Maxxium UK has launched the world’s first alcoholic foam