James Lowman news, comment and analysis – Page 20
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NewsACS vote paves way for multiples to become members
Multiples will now be able to join the Association of Convenience Stores following a vote for their inclusion by its members.
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NewsAutumn Statement: industry reaction
Here’s how the industry has reacted to today’s Autumn Statement announced by Chancellor George Osborne…
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NewsFull review of business rates announced by Osborne in Autumn Statement
The government will conduct a full review of the structure of business rates, although it will not report until the budget in 2016.
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NewsIndie grocery sector gets behind Small Business Saturday
ACS, Today’s Group and Londis are all backing Small Business Saturday 2014.
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NewsPortman Group's new powers on alcohol spark retailer fears
The government this week ramped up the powers of drinks industry self-regulatory body the Portman Group…
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NewsMinister: we don’t collect data on out-of-town developments
Planning minister Brandon Lewis MP has revealed the government is not collecting data on whether retail floor space is built in or out of town centres.
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NewsUK convenience stores evolving services to keep pace: ACS
UK convenience stores are evolving their offer to keep pace with shopper needs, The ACS 2014 Local Shop Report has revealed.
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NewsPraise for new HMRC assault on duty fraud
Industry bodies have applauded a new HMRC crackdown on illicit alcohol and tobacco…
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NewsPlanning system blasted as 'rudderless' by ACS
The government and local councils are not taking the ‘town centre first’ planning policy seriously enough says ACS…
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NewsRetailers could lose out under Riot Act reform, warns ACS
Small retailers hit in future by riots such as those that took place in the summer of 2011 may lose out on compensation if their turnover is too high, the ACS has warned.
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Comment & Opinion(Not-so) plain sailing
With the headlines full of stories about sugar, the government chose an interesting moment to publish draft legislation on plain packaging for tobacco.
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NewsGovernment publishes draft regulation on plain tobacco packs
Industry views are being sought on draft regulation to introduce the plain packaging of tobacco products.
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NewsMinisters reject wholesale changes to business rates system
The government has strongly rejected calls that business rates are not fit for purpose and should be replaced with a new system.
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NewsLabour’s minimum wage overhaul would threaten local shops: ACS
Labour’s plans to overhaul the minimum wage to make it closer to average earnings would “threaten” local shops, the Association of Convenience Stores has warned.
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NewsBooze industry eliminates 253 million units of alcohol from shelves
Retailers and drinks suppliers removed 253 million units of alcohol from the shelves in the first year of the industry’s flagship alcohol reduction pledge.
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NewsAlcohol licensing plan could quadruple charges, warns ACS
Proposals to enable councils to set alcohol licence fees locally could be damaging and costly for small businesses, the Association of Convenience Stores has warned.
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NewsWales weighs e-cig ban in public places and minimum unit pricing
The Welsh government has drawn up controversial plans to ban the use of electronic cigarettes in enclosed public places, and minimum unit pricing on alcohol.
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NewsDrinks industry hails end of alcohol duty escalator
Drinks industry campaigners are celebrating the scrapping of the alcohol duty escalator in this year’s Budget.
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NewsBudget 2014: Osborne scraps the alcohol duty escalator
George Osborne has heeded long-standing calls from the drinks industry to abolish the alcohol duty escalator in this year’s Budget.
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NewsMinimum wage to rise 3% in October, Cable confirms
The minimum wage will increase by 3% from October, the government has announced.