James Lowman news, comment and analysis – Page 15
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Analysis & FeaturesAutumn Budget 2017: the food & drink industry reacts
Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced his Autumn Budget, unveiling an increase to the national living wage, an April switch to CPI for business rates - and a surprise freeze in beer duty. Here’s how key industry bodies and companies have reacted.
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NewsRestricting alcohol multibuys in England and Wales ruled out
Legislation in Scotland led to little or no impact on shoppers’ alcohol consumption…
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NewsUK food & drink bodies urge Hammond to reform business rates
Twelve executives have urged the Chancellor to “take action” as £1.1bn tax hike looms
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NewsForecourt stores account for more than £4bn in sales says ACS
Association of Convenience Stores’ latest Forecourt Report reveals revenue streams
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NewsDeposit return scheme would 'burden' c-stores, claims ACS
James Lowman said the government should work with local councils to “maximise kerbside recycling”
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NewsACS critical of EU measures to tackle illegal tobacco trade
The Association of Convenience Stores says plans for an ‘unique identifier’ on products would be ‘costly and burdensome’
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Analysis & FeaturesElectric vehicle chargers: what's the business case?
As Motor Fuel Group leads the charge to install electric vehicle pump points, what are the economics?
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Comment & OpinionThe changing nature of convenience stores
Going through the ACS Local Shop Report, which came out this week, I found myself asking what convenience stores are for
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NewsScottish government slammed over bottle return scheme plans
Coca-Cola is supportive of the Scottish government’s move
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NewsNumber of convenience sector jobs declines 5% in past year
Increases in the national living wage and national minimum wage have ramped up pressure, says a new report from the ACS
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NewsScottish business rates review proposes 'Growth Accelerator'
Review also suggested properties should be revalued after three years instead of the standard five…
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NewsScottish government moves step closer to deposit return scheme
Government-funded body will conduct detailed study into a return scheme for bottles and cans, despite strong opposition
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NewsEnergy suppliers blocked from 'locking in' micro businesses
The Association of Convenience Stores has welcomed the move from the Competition & Markets Authority
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NewsQueen's Speech 2017: the grocery industry reacts
Reactions from influential players in food and drink and an overview of the key bills for the industry
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NewsC-stores cutting staff hours to cope with NLW says ACS
The ACS survey of 1,200 symbol and independent retailers showed 21% had decreased staff hours in May
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NewsSmall Scots shops 'can't cope with deposit return scheme'
A Scottish parliamentary report has warned of the impact of a reduction of stock space
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Analysis & FeaturesAre franchises the future of convenience?
With franchising, growth can be achieved with minimal outlay, particularly in convenience
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Analysis & FeaturesParty lines on those 'bloody difficult' industry issues
With the EU divorce dominating the general election campaign, we round up what’s being promised by the parties on the workforce, rates and taxes
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NewsACS calls for energy 'back-billing' protection
Ofgem’s plans to protect domestic customers should be extended to shops and small businesses, it says
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NewsBooker retailers undecided on merits of Tesco merger
The majority of Booker retailers don’t know what to think about the deal