James Lowman news, comment and analysis – Page 19
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Comment & OpinionQueen's Speech - what lies in store for fmcg?
Not many would have predicted the election would end in the manner it did, with David Cameron triumphant and his three main rivals resigning their way into ignominy. It was a shocker. But that’s politics. Now it’s back to business. And the business of politics means four ...
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Analysis & FeaturesGrocery Retail Structure 2015: how c-stores can keep up
As more shoppers eschew traditional weekly shops, c-stores are benefiting. But easy street it is not.
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Category ReportNational Convenience Show Preview 2015
The National Convenience Show presents indie c-stores with an array of ways to see off the march of the mults…
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NewsPub conversions into c-stores made harder by new planning rules
With more onerous planning changes that came into effect this week, the government has protected pubs listed as Assets of Community Value (ACV)
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NewsConvenience operators blast national minimum wage hike
Trade associations have warned the hike could force independent retailers to axe jobs
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NewsMinimum wage hike leaves convenience store operators frustrated
The ACS warned that the 3% increase in the adult rate from £6.50 to £6.70 would have a negative impact on staffing and investment levels in the convenience sector
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NewsBusiness tax rate review announced by government
The review, set to report in 2016, would look at how businesses use property, what the UK can learn from other countries, and how to modernise the system
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NewsTobacco giants to take legal action as MPs vote in favour of plain packs
Tobacco companies to take legal action against the government after MPs ratify plain packaging plans
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NewsMake carrier bag charges universal, say ACS
The ACS wants all retailers to have to charge 5p for carrier bags, as has been the case in Wales since 2011, and in Scotland, since October
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NewsShoplifting going unchallenged, claims MP
New report claims that fewer than one in ten incidents of shoplifting is reported to police
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NewsProposal to make proxy tobacco purchase illegal welcomed by retailers
Regulations would put responsibility on purchasing adults rather than retailers, would include e-cigs
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NewsACS voices concern over minimum wage increase
With inflation now forecast at 0.5%, it would be the largest real-terms increase in the NMW since 2007 if accepted by the government
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy is Poundland cosying up with neighbouring 99p Stores?
99p Stores has been touted for sale since 2011. So it wasn’t entirely unexpected when Poundland announced…
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Analysis & FeaturesTrade associations: standing up for indie retailers' rights
As this month’s barometer shows, indies are generally satisfied with their trade associations…
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NewsWrap says c-store growth to blame for waste mountain rising
Single-use transit packaging is hampering Courtauld 3 goals…
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NewsTobacco packaging to go plain in a hurry
Government moves to standardise all tobacco packaging before the general election after years of wrangles
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NewsGovernment launches consultation on sale of e-cigs to under-18s
The Department of Health has launched a consultation on stopping the sale of e-cigarettes to under-18s.
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NewsPortas and MPs attack local authority action on high streets
The efforts of both national and local government to tackle the problems of town centres has come under strong attack from MPs and the former high street tsar today. The Communities and Local Government Select Committee claimed the National Planning Policy Framework was being mishandled by councils, with local planning ...
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NewsCamra attacks planning rules that facilitate pub conversions to supermarkets
The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) has blasted the planning system for allowing pubs to be converted to convenience stores…
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Comment & OpinionKeep your friends close…
Today, members of the Association of Convenience Stores voted in favour of allowing the multiples to join the association