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Award winning independent retailer Raj Aggarwal dies
9th April 2020 | We regret to announce the death of award winning retailer and NFRN member Raj Aggarwal. Mr Aggarwal, who was 51 and had been in retailing for nearly three decades, ran Spar shops in Wigston, Leicestershire and Hackenthorpe in Sheffield. He is understood to have been taken to hospital over the weekend and died on Monday April 6. Although Mr Aggarwal was a member of the Federation’s East Midlands district, he also attended branch meetings in Sheffield.
Newsagents and food stores stay open amid lockdown
23rd March 2020 | Newsagents, post offices and forecourt shops are among the small number of retail outlets that can remain open for business following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement of a lockdown in Britain tonight. Unveiling the news in an address to the nation tonight, Mr Johnson said that people must stay at home, unless they need to get essentials – such as basic food, go to work, exercise or seek medical help.
Menzies carriage charge increases will cost jobs and livelihoods
14th February 2020 | Tagged with:Carriage ChargesMenziesNFRN Press ReleaseStuart Reddish Menzies Distribution has been warned by the NFRN that its average carriage charge increase of 3.5 per cent in the UK to compensate for increased labour costs caused by forthcoming National Living Wage rises will jeopardise livelihoods and could cost retail jobs. Menzies Distribution wrote to its customers today (February 14) advising of the increases which take effect from April 4.
NFRN and Smiths News to work more closely following successful Indian visit
5th November 2019 | Tagged with:News Supply ChainNFRN Press ReleaseSmiths News The NFRN and Smiths News have committed to work together more closely to help drive news sales and to enhance the service that retail customers receive from the news wholesaler. The pledge was given during a visit by NFRN National President Stuart Reddish and Vice President Muntazir Dipoti to the new Smiths News call centre in Pune in India which was opened earlier this year.
Post Office Increases Postmasters remuneration by 10%
4th November 2019 | Tagged with:PayPost Office Today (November 4) the Post Office has announced that the fees postmasters receive for providing Post Office services in their branches in 2020/21 will be 10 per cent higher than in 2018/19.
Barclays Applauded for Acting on Retailers' and Customers' Concerns
The NFRN has applauded Barclays for listening to the concerns of customers and retailers and scrapping its plans to stop customers from withdrawing cash at Post Offices. Our members had reacted angrily after the bank announced that from the New Year, customers would no longer be able to draw their cash out at Post Offices.
Reading Branch Business Meeting
24th October 2019 | Reading Branch President: Alpesh Patel 07984173806 reading@nfrnonline.com Reading Branch Secretary: Dharam Ahuja 01189756713 reading@nfrnonline.com Dear Colleague, You are cordially invited to the Reading Branch Business Meeting which will take place on: Date: Monday 4th November 2019 Location: The Six Bells Shinfield, Church Lane, Shinfield, Reading RG2 9DA Time: 8pm AGENDA: Chairman’s Opening Remarks Apologies for Absence AOB ANY OTHER INFORMATION Why not keep in touch...
NFRN Calls for News Retailers to Receive the Right Reward from Reach
24th October 2019 | Tagged with:NewspapersNFRN Press ReleaseReach The NFRN has called on newspaper publisher Reach to “properly reward” retailers after it discovered that a cover price rise on the Daily Record will be accompanied with a cut in the margin that its stockists receive to 20 per cent.
Double Lotto Prize Draw and cinema day to provide boost for retailers
Camelot is promising its retail partners a spectacular August bank holiday weekend, with both a Lotto Double Prize draw and the promise of a free cinema pass for every Lotto ticket purchased. For the first time ever, the Lotto Double Prize draw will see all fixed-cash prizes – which is every cash prize apart from the Jackpot – double in value in the special Saturday (24 August) draw. Match 3, 4, 5 and 5+Bonus Ball winners will all have their prizes boosted.
Greg Deacon joins as chief operating officer
9th September 2019 | Tagged with:CamelotGreg DeaconNational LotteryStuart Reddish The NFRN is delighted to announce that Greg Deacon has joined today (9 September) as our new chief operating officer. Mr Deacon will take up his new position at the Federation’s head office in London. Commenting National President Stuart Reddish said: “I am delighted to announce that Greg Deacon is joining the NFRN as chief operating officer and we look forward to him taking up his new appointment.
NFRN shares members’ concerns at retail crime round table
NFRN members’ concerns about the safety of shop owners and their staff, together with potential solutions, were shared with the Home Office Minister at a top level industry summit on retail crime in London earlier today (Tuesday December 11).
Consequences of Great War still linger
At 11 o’clock on the morning of Nov. 11, 1918, the guns along the Western Front in Europe fell silent. It was “the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.” Eighty-five years later, a 104-year-old British veteran of the Great War recalled that not only was the unexpected hush jarring, the sudden realization that “we had no objective, nothing whatsoever to do!” unnerved the stunned infantrymen. With the signing of an armistice, four years of bloodshed were over.
Always contact Connect with a service failing
15th April 2019 | Tagged with:HelpNFRN Connect We have noticed that several of our members are raising issues about service failings via their local WhatsApp groups. Whilst WhatsApp is a great way for members to keep in touch with each other about issues in their local area it is important to remember that the Connect team do not always monitor activity on these groups.
NFRN calls on MPs to support retailer protection amendment
NFRN National President Mike Mitchelson has today (Monday October 22) written to MPs urging them to support an amendment to the Offensive Weapons Bill which seeks to give retail workers greater protection. The proposed change from Delyn MP David Hanson will make obstructing or threatening a worker carrying out age verification on corrosive or bladed products an aggravated offence.
Fireworks licence – is yours due for renewal? - NFRN
With bonfire night and Diwali fast approaching, members are being reminded to check that their licence to store and sell fireworks is still valid – or face a hefty fine. Under the Explosives Regulations 2014, licences were first issued from October 1 2014. Retailers who applied and have kept their licence since then will see that it is due for renewal on September 30. Storing or selling fireworks without a licence can incur a £5,000 fine and six months in prison.
New test purchasing exercise underway
The NFRN has been made aware that North Yorkshire Trading Standards are currently carrying out test purchases for tobacco using a tall boy or girl. While a Citizencard may be presented as proof of age, members should be aware that it may be the 16+ and not the 18+ card that is presented. Members may wish to remind staff that they should carefully check the validity of any ID offered and that ID should be checked before the gantry is opened or any tobacco products are retrieved.
Flat Fees vs. Hourly Rates: Do Both at Once! By Anne Bingham
My contribution to the debate over whether to charge clients flat fees or hourly rates is: Do both – at the same time. My niche is providing executives, business owners, and professionals with manuscript evaluation and editing, speeches, website copy, product information, and employee training material.
How I Raised My Rates and Still Kept Clients by Ingrid Cruz
Freelance writing is an industry rife with people who believe they must accept gigs that pay below-market rates in order to remain competitive. All writers have to take their experience into consideration when setting their rates, but undercharging does not pave the road to success. When I started, like most others, I used bidding websites, or charged below-market rates. I also reached out to friends, and offered them low rates in order to gain experience.
Snow joke - Newspaper chief praises newsagents and staff
A senior newspaper executive has written to NFRN National President Linda Sood paying tribute to the efforts of NFRN members and their delivery staff after the Beast from the East wreaked havoc earlier this month. In his letter to Mrs Sood, Mirror editor in chief Lloyd Embley wrote: “Can I please take this opportunity to thank all newsagents, NFRN members and HND staff in particular for the amazing effort shown during the appalling weather of a couple of weeks ago.
Welsh government extends business rates support for high streets
Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford has today (March 15) announced an extra £5 million to extend the high street rates relief scheme in 2018-19 – helping shops to pay their business rates. The scheme, which is unique to Wales, will provide additional support to around 13,000 small and medium-sized high street businesses across the country, including shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs and wine bars.
Small Business Saturday is back!
Making a welcome return this year is Small Business Saturday with the 2018 event taking place on December 1. The organisers are promising a bigger and better event than ever. Back by popular demand is the UK bus tour with the vehicle playing host to a number of activities including workshops and exhibitions.
Reminder on banking in Scotland on January 2
23rd December 2019 | Tagged with:BankingMoneyScotland Our members in Scotland are reminded that although their local bank branch may be closed for the bank holiday on 2 January that the banking system is still operational. This means that direct debits or other payments that fall due that day will be collected as normal. Members who may have had limited opportunity to pay money into the account need to ensure that they have sufficient funds in the account to cover any payments due. Related content
NFRN Connect and Head Office Holiday Arrangements - NFRN
NFRN Connect and Head Office Holiday Arrangements 20th December 2017 | Tagged with:NFRN Connect NFRN Connect will be here to help members over the Christmas period.
Post Office future stamped with £370m government funding - NFRN
The government today ( December 20) announced £370 million of funding to secure the future of the UK’s Post Office network. Of that funding £210 million will be invested in continuing to modernise the network so it can continue to provide essential services and bring additional benefits to its 17 million customers across the UK, including extending opening hours and cutting queue times.
Readers write: Shared reading memories, appreciation of new Daily format
I was enchanted by Robert Klose’s Sept. 4 Home Forum essay, “How I became a reader of books.” It brought back memories of my more than threescore years of reading, even as a small child.
Readers write: Shared reading memories, appreciation of new Daily format
I was enchanted by Robert Klose’s Sept. 4 Home Forum essay, “How I became a reader of books.” It brought back memories of my more than threescore years of reading, even as a small child.
Remembering World War I aviators, including a native son
On June 25th at the Issoudun Air Base and Third Training Facility in France’s Loire Valley, the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the U.S. Army Air Corps was celebrated to honor those brave airmen who joined their French allies in the third year of the Great War (later referred to as World War I).
All new collectables from Topps | NFRN
Some of the must stock collectables your shop must sell this summer Open Advert PDF
In the parlor where it all happened
I attended a performance of Eugene O’Neill’s tragic masterpiece, “Long Day’s Journey into Night,” staged in the living room of the Monte Cristo Cottage. Produced by the Flock Theatre, this was a first-rate interpretation of O’Neill’s depiction of a day in the life of the dysfunctional Tyrones (thinly disguised surrogates for his own broken family). I believe no other company has produced “Long Day’s Journey” at the cottage, Eugene’s boyhood summer home.
100 years ago U.S. entered the Great War
On November 1, 1916, as the United States continued to maintain a neutral stance in the Great War — the nearly three-year, worldwide conflict being waged between the Allied Powers: Great Britain, France, Italy and Russia, and the Central Powers: the German, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires — a German U-boat, the Deutschland, put in at New London harbor. Officially a merchant vessel, she was carrying $2 million of cargo.
Publisher Contact Details | NFRN
The NFRN takes the issue of late delivered newspapers very seriously and raise concerns with publishers at every opportunity. Each has committed to making improvements where possible and have also asked significant service failing are reported to them so it can be followed up with the supplying wholesaler. *News UK has asked that this is used in exceptional circumstances and only when members have been unable to obtain an immediate response from their wholesaler.
PuzzleLife titles exclusively for you - NFRN
In conjunction with Eye to Eye Media and its innovative PuzzleLife brand, the NFRN has its own range of four branded puzzle magazines. The four PuzzleLife titles, which are only available to customers visiting NFRN members’ stores, are Mini Crosswords, Mini Codewords, Mini Crisscross and Mini Wordsearch. All come in a handy A5 format, will be published 13 times a year and are priced competitively at £1.85.
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