Independent Retail News

AF Blakemore renews EPoS service agreement with Vista Retail
Thursday, 02 September 2010
AF Blakemore, the Spar distributor to 700 stores across England and Wales, has renewed its EPoS service and maintenance agreement with Vista Retail Support, an independent EPoS maintenance services company.
 
Small businesses urged to 'unlock the secrets of the web'
Thursday, 02 September 2010
Smaller businesses across the UK are being invited to discover how they can harness the full potential of the internet through a series of free events.
 
Small shops 'sceptical' about review of alcohol taxes
Thursday, 02 September 2010
Local shops have urged Ministers to focus on the evidence about the proven benefits of any action before making changes to the alcohol tax regime.
 
Four out of five small business to 'dodge' rent reviews as lease lengths hit new low
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Average lease lengths fell to their lowest-ever recorded levels this year, falling by more than 10 months to just five years in 2010.
 
Budgens launches new bakery lines
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
Budgens continues to develop its own-brand range by expanding its bakery range.
 
Firewood assurance scheme launched
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
The quality of firewood supplied by forecourts and convenience retailers can now be certified as part of a new government-approved initiative.
 
Retail Academy is re-launched to boost skills of staff in independent stores
Friday, 27 August 2010

The Retail Academy, the leading UK retail skills educator, is being re-launched in a major move to improve the skills of staff in the independent retail sector.

 
Lock-up shops in demand as 'cheaper retail options' for independents
Friday, 27 August 2010
Lock-up shops are becoming increasingly popular options with buyers looking to move into the independent retail sector, according to Independent Retail News.
 
Subway looks to double c-store hot food outlets
Friday, 27 August 2010
Subway could double the number of its franchised food-to-go operations in convenience stores and forecourt shops in the UK and Ireland over the next two years, reports Independent Retail News.
 
Trade urged to back Walk & Shop Day
Friday, 27 August 2010
Independent retailers are being urged to get behind the National Walk & Shop Day 2010 on 2 September and put on 'green' activities in their stores.
 
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