All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 83
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NewsEmployers back new rules on tribunals
Local retailers have welcomed government plans to change the rules on employment tribunals and relax regulations. The plans include increasing the qualifying period for unfair dismissal from one year to two years, and introducing fees for...
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NewsPremier launches £1m give-away
Premier has launched its biggest ever promotion with a £1m give-away.
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C-stores welcome employment tribunal changes
Local retailers have welcomed government plans to change the rules on employment tribunals and relax regulations.
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Wholesalers announce positive results
Two major wholesalers have reported positive growth in spite of treacherous weather and a flagging economy.
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NewsSmall firms hampered by fuel duty rises
Small businesses will have to lay off staff, freeze wages and reduce investment in new products and services if fuel duty prices continue to rise, according to a Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) poll.
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ACS steps up campaign for local high streets
The Association of Convenience Stores' (ACS) campaign to secure the future of the British high street has gained momentum.
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Retailers back Camelot’s commercial services plans
Camelot has welcomed research suggesting two-thirds of retailers would favour its plans to enter the market for bill payment, mobile phone top-ups and other commercial services.
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Council gives Sainsbury’s Local the thumbs down
A local authority has rejected a planning application from Sainsbury's to build a new convenience store in the Wirral area on safety grounds.Wirral Borough Council refused Sainsbury's application over highway and pedestrian safety...
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NewsNew products on view at NCS 2011
Dozens of brands will be using the National Convenience Show (NCS) to launch products on to the UK convenience market in a few weeks' time. The current NCS line-up includes leading wholesalers Booker and Costcutter, alongside drinks...
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NewsCouncil rejects Sainsbury’s Local application
A local authority has rejected a planning application from Sainsbury’s to build a convenience store in the Wirral area.
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SGF seeks retailer views ahead of election
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) is urging retailers to complete an online survey to find out their top political concerns ahead of the Scottish Parliament Election on 5 May 2011.
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Scottish newsagents welcome cover price rises
Independent newsagents in Scotland have welcomed cover price increases on Johnston Press titles, which include the Scotsman.
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C-stores ‘will give a good fight’ in 2011
The majority of retailers are bullish about the new year, despite the VAT rise and economic uncertainty, according to a Convenience Store poll.
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NewsOFT may scrutinise One Stop takeover
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) may launch an initial investigation into One Stop’s acquisition of Mills Group, amid concerns over the expansion of Tesco’s shadow brand.
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NewsOne big four store approved "every working day"
The scale of the dominance of the big four supermarkets has been highlighted by new research showing at least 544 stores were approved in the UK over the past two years.
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Shoppers focus spending on Christmas dinner
Most shoppers are planning to focus spending on their Christmas meal, at the expense of presents and going out, according to new research.
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MPs urge Coalition to honour display ban pledge
More than 50 Coalition MPs have signed a letter to ministers calling on the government to honour its pre-election pledge to review the tobacco display ban.
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Fifth of c-store shoppers use them daily
Almost one-fifth (17%) of people who shop at convenience stores go there at least once a day, according to the latest research from IGD.
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Retailers claim business rate victory
Retailers are celebrating a new legal requirement for councils to poll businesses before introducing Business Rate Supplements (BRS).
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Stores urged to claim music licensing refund
Thousands of retailers have been urged to claim money owed to them by music licensing company PPL.