All Independents articles – Page 10
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NewsGovernment suffers defeat on Sunday Trading reform
MPs voted 317 to 286 against the proposals to relax Sunday Trading laws
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Analysis & FeaturesTop 50 independent retailers - Forecourts remain key drivers
Combined sales for the 10 forecourt operators to make the list were up 19.3%
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Comment & OpinionIndependents need some truly disruptive innovation
Twenty years ago, the theory of disruptive innovation hit the world of business
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NewsJTI scheme to support retailers through tobacco rule changes
Japan Tobacco International is launching an initiative to support retailers ahead of the new EU Tobacco Products Directive
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NewsSunday trading poll reveals fears for small stores
The YouGov poll also found most consumers think the plans will be bad for workers
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Comment & OpinionOwn-label new product development is vital
Sir: Your Top Products survey showed how retailers have innovated in ranges such as own label
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NewsPost Office plans to go big on Sunday trading
The Post Office has set out ambitious plans to become the largest retail chain open on Sunday by the end of this year
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Comment & OpinionWholesalers and retailers face a challenging 2016
Even at this early stage there are plenty of things on the horizon to challenge wholesalers and independent retailers
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Analysis & FeaturesCrickhowell: little town, big attitude
Crickhowell is home to a group of rebels who are taking the fight for fair tax for small businesses all the way to HMRC
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NewsIndependent retailer Tout slips back into a loss
Tout expecting stong year after major investment in stores
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Comment & OpinionWelsh independent retailers' defiance is an inspiration
Two recent stories about the Welsh independent retail sector may be an inspiration
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Analysis & FeaturesConvenient Christmas: how indies can make the most of it
What can c-stores do to conjure up a cracking Christmas at the 11th hour?
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NewsTesco CEO Dave Lewis urges government to hike tax for online retailers
Dave Lewis has urged the government to increase the tax burden on online companies
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NewsJempson's back in the black after sale of Hawkhurst store
East Sussex indie Jempson’s has returned to profit following the sale of its Hawkhurst store to Musgrave Budgens Londis
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NewsNew high street crisis looms if rates reform fails, indies warn
Bira has issued the warning ahead of next month’s Autumn Statement
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Analysis & FeaturesMaking the most of the tobacco display ban
Six months on, has the impact of the tobacco display ban for small shops been as bad as many feared?
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NewsCostcutter helps stores donate to local causes
Costcutter is launching a new charity fundraising initiative to help its 2,600 independents connect with communities
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NewsP&H Retailer of the Month is Hollins Green Community Shop
The store was recognised for running youth projects, among others
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InterviewsAndrew Thornton on food waste, the living wage and Booker
Budgens retailer Andrew Thornton becomes the first independent retailer to guest edit The Grocer
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NewsNisa wins £250m Ramsden International contract deal
Nisa has secured a new five-year contract to supply Ramsden International worth £250m…