Are you renting out a property or receiving extra income outside your regular job? Have you started a small business? Is your business turnover about to reach £70,000? Or have you sold an asset and made a profit?
Tobacco Smuggling: The UK Challenge
24 September 2010
The illicit trade in tobacco has flourished in the UK over the past fifteen years, causing a considerable loss of sales, revenue and profits to legitimate retailers and wholesalers. To raise awareness of this issue, and help combat smuggling, JTI has published a booklet entitled Tobacco Smuggling, the UK challenge.
Solutions for retail security
27 February 2009
The total cost of retail crime in the UK was £3,863m in 2008, with over £1,595m lost due to customer theft. On a daily basis retailers have to face-up to the threat of shoplifting, attacks on employees and staff theft, so it is worth taking the time to consider the security options available. Glenn Davies, video business product manager at ADI Global Distribution, offers advice on installing effective and efficient security systems.
How to stay safe
12 February 2009
Alan Townsend, crime prevention advisor to the Metropolitan Police Flying Squad, has prepared a booklet detailing practical steps that can be taken by retail staff to reduce the risk of robbery. Guidance includes:
Use of the Internet by Independent Retailers
29 October 2008
Just as the internet has transformed how the general public shops over the past decade, so it is radically changing how convenience and grocery retailers operate and manage their businesses.
How to combat shoplifting in the credit crunch
3 October 2008
Advice for retailers from Neil Matthews, Vice President of Checkpoint Systems NCE.
Retailers urged to go green despite the downturn
3 October 2008
Retailers should press ahead with plans to improve their environmental performance during the economic downturn – or risk falling behind their competitors once market conditions improve, says retail project management specialist Barlows.
Why it’s vital to get packaging right
3 October 2008
Packaging has increased its importance in the marketing mix. It’s time brand managers readdressed it too, say design experts Touchpoint.
Keep customers happy by evolving your in-store security
3 October 2008
All retailers have one thing in mind when tackling shrink management – how to detect and prevent theft whilst simultaneously creating an environment that encourages customers to shop freely and easily.
Top 25 Soft Drinks 2008
2 October 2008
Two successive wet summers have put a dampener on soft drinks. But, as the Top 25 table shows, there are plenty of brands still growing sales. Mike Dennis analyses the main movers and shakers in this competitive category and how the market will develop in the future.
