Local shops across the UK have welcomed parliament's decision to reject changes to Sunday trading laws in vote on the Enterprise Bill this afternoon. The proposals, which would have seen local councils given the power to remove Sunday trading hours
As the government announces that it will be pressing ahead with plans to allow councils to extend trading hours on Sundays, YouGov data shows the public generally support the change but are wary about the impact upon employees and family
The Association of Convenience Stores has called on MPs to reject an amendment tabled in the Enterprise Bill on SundayTrading, which it claims will damage the economy and devastate small shops. The Department for Business published its response to The consultation
Jonathan James, ACS chairman, emphasised the role of the Association in lobbying government, providing advice and networking opportunities at the IGD’s Convenience Retailing 2012 event. According to James, the ACS is interacting with government departments at all times. “The industry
Local shops have called on Lords to reject moves to suspend Sunday Trading restrictions as figures released by the Government fail to make a convincing case for the economic benefits, claims the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS). The Government’s impact
The budget measures that have the greatest long term impact are not always the ones that capture the initial headlines. James Walton, IGD’s chief economist, considers five potential game changers for the food and grocery sector 1. Changing VAT rules Another
