James Lowman news, comment and analysis – Page 13
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NewsFree-to-use ATMs at risk after Supreme Court business rates decision
Property group Colliers International described the move as a kick in the teeth for retail
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NewsACS: thousands yet to receive track & trace codes
‘Hundreds of calls’ have been made to ACS from independent retailers struggling to get their codes
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NewsCalls for online sales tax rejected by government
Government argued tax would end up hitting consumers in the pocket and stifling innovation
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News'Dignity at Work Charter' to tackle workplace harassment
The charter comes after FWD chief executive James Bielby stressed the need to be “clear and firm on harassment”
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NewsConvenience retail diploma launched at University of Surrey
Students will also attend key ACS events such as the Technology Showcase and Summit
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NewsACS slams HMRC for too-short identifier codes deadline
Retailers will only begin to receive their codes from 10 May
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NewsWhy are free cashpoints disappearing from high streets and stores?
Convenience retailers complain new cashpoint charges are putting people off coming into stores, but solutions are on the horizon
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NewsSpar wholesaler warns of no-deal Brexit supply shortages
The buying team at the Lancashire-based family business sent a lengthy list of both branded and own-label lines it said faced potential stock issues
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NewsLloyds and Visa to pay a fee for cashback transactions
The initiative follows a decline in the number of cash machines in operation particularly in rural areas
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NewsPayPoint One retailers to get free ACS membership
The partnership will provide free ACS membership to thousands of PayPoint One retailers
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Category ReportSmoke signals: tobacco category report 2019
From May, tobacco will be tracked using microprint, chemical markers and unique codes
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Analysis & FeaturesShoplifting: are we giving thieves a licence to steal?
Legislation, policing policy, austerity, the growth of self-checkouts and even bags for life are being blamed for the rise in crime. But what can be done to tackle it?
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NewsMPs kick off new inquiry into business rates fairness
Chancellor Philip Hammond announced plans to introduce £900m of business rates relief to help smaller retailers
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NewsRogue traders hiding illegal tobacco in stores, warns LGA
Recent prosecutions had seen illegal cigarette stashes found in sophisticated hiding places, the LGA said
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NewsLink offers 1,000 store owners access to new 'super-premiums'
Link said the incentive would take effect from April
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NewsBrexit: independent retailers more unsure than ever before
44% of small shop owners said they didn’t know if Brexit will have a positive or negative impact on their business
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat do the experts predict for food and drink in 2019?
Industry experts give their 2019 predictions on environment, consumer trends, Brexit and more
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NewsACS Crime Survey to take closer look at in-store scams
In-store scams could include cash changing, telephone ruses and credit card fraud
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NewsATM business rates dispute set to reopen following VOA appeal
The retailers involved in the case include Tesco, Sainsbury’s and the Co-op, supported by independent cash machine operator Cardtronics Europe
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NewsConvenience stores lobby for change in shopworker abuse laws
The ACS had identified violence to staff as the most significant risk in the sector