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Wake Up to Money - BBC Radio 5
1st February 2010
James Lowman talks about the DEFRA batteries regulations and issues surrounding the recycling initiative
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00qg0h6/Wake_Up_to_Money_01_02_2010/
Supermarkets round on state's 'big brother' plan - Telegraph
14th January 2010
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/6983698/Supermarkets-round-on-states-big-brother-plan.html
Petrol stations call on Chancellor over closure fears - Telegraph
13th January 2010
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/6976558/Petrol-stations-call-on-Chancellor-over-closure-fears.html
Snow Crisis, It's Panic in Shops - Express
11th January 2010
http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/150973/Snow-crisis-It-s-panic-in-shops
Frozen Britain - BBC News 24
11th January 2010
BBC News conducted an interview with James Lowman, discussing the challenges facing local shops in the difficult weather conditions.
Shops and salt miners cash in during winter's deep freeze - Herald Scotland
5th January 2010
http://www.heraldscotland.com/business/analysis/shops-and-salt-miners-cash-in-during-winter-s-deep-freeze-1.996408
Police seize teenager's alcohol - BBC News
29th December 2009
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/mobile/uk/7337605.stm
Shops group say planning policy shake-up is a "huge error" - Telegraph
29th December 2009
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/constructionandproperty/6906872/Shops-group-says-planning-policy-shake-up-is-a-huge-error.html
Camra calls on consumers to help fund fight against tied-pub ruling - Times
23rd December 2009
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/leisure/article6965628.ece
ACS backs Government's business rates scheme - Talking Retail
23rd November 2009
http://www.talkingretail.com/news/independent-news/13754-acs-backs-governments-business-rates-scheme.html
ACS welcomes change to licencing Bill - Talking Retail
16th November 2009
http://www.talkingretail.com/news/independent-news/13669-acs-welcomes-change-to-licensing-bill.html
You and Yours - BBC Radio 4
12th November 2009
Interviews with James Lowman, Appean Sharma and Rosie Winterton MP about the problems that local shops are facing in the current retail climate
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00npdks/You_and_Yours_12_11_2009/
To read the transcript of the segment, click here: Radio 4 You and Yours Transcript
Equality law set to give scientologists tax break - The Christian Institute
11th November 2009
http://www.christian.org.uk/news/equality-law-set-to-give-scientologists-tax-break/
Small shops seek action from MPs - Telegraph
1st November 2009
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/6480489/Small-shops-seek-action-from-MPs.html
VAT changeover set to create mayhem - The Grocer
28th October 2009
http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/articles.aspx?page=independentarticle&ID=204605
Richard Bacon Show, BBC Radio 5
21st October 2009
Discussion with James Lowman, James Allen and Colin Paterson over recent consumer trends leaning toward higher rates of cash usage in local stores
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00n7jfb/Richard_Bacon_21_10_2009/
NOTE: Discussion will be available on the BBC iPlayer until October 29. Discussion starts at around 1hr 20mins into the show
Click to read the full transcript of James' appearance:
Transcript of Radio 5 Appearance 21/10/09
Cash is king as shoppers fend off debt - Express
21st October 2009
http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/135231/Cash-is-king-as-shoppers-fend-off-debt-#
ACS: Ombudsman "doomed to fail" - Freshinfo
1st October 2009
http://www.freshinfo.com/index.php?s=n&ss=nd&sid=48981
ID cards proposal of limited benefit in preventing underage sales – retail bulletin
2nd July 2009
http://www.theretailbulletin.com/news/id_cards_proposal_of_limited_benefit_in_preventing_underage_sales_02-07-09/
Supermarket Code doomed to fail – ACS – C Store
30th June 2009
http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/articles.aspx?page=articles&ID=201163
Bag charge for Welsh retailers – C store
30th June 2009
http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/articles.aspx?page=articles&ID=201154
Free No ID No Sale packs for readers – C store
29th June 2009
http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/articles.aspx?page=articles&ID=200992
Anger at Ofgem climbdown on energy contracts – C store
25th June 2009
http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/articles.aspx?page=articles&ID=201012
ACS angered by Ofgem policy – retail bulletin
25th June 2009
http://www.theretailbulletin.com/news/acs_angered_by_ofgem_policy_25-06-09/
Stores seek shelter from power bullies – C store
17th June 2009
http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/articles.aspx?page=articles&ID=200579
ACS in action – C store
16th June 2009
http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/articles.aspx?page=articles&ID=200581
Equality Bill burden worries small shops – the Christian institute
12th June 2009
http://www.christian.org.uk/news/20090612/equality-bill-burden-worries-small-shops/
ACS concerned over Equality Bill – C store
11th June 2009
http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/articles.aspx?page=articles&ID=200564
ACS demands free vote on tobacco displays – retail bulletin
9th June 2009
http://www.theretailbulletin.com/news/acs_demands_free_vote_on_tobacco_displays_09-06-09/
Call for free vote on tobacco display ban – convenience store
9th June 2009
http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/articles.aspx?page=articles&ID=200539
ACS has called for Ofgem to go further in tackling ‘bullying’ practices adopted by some energy companies against retailers - Forecourt Trader
5th June 2009
http://www.forecourttrader.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/2960/
Convenience retailers find only "crumbs of comfort" in Budget – talking retail
22nd April 2009
http://www.talkingretail.com/news/independent-news/12520-convenience-retailers-find-only-qcrumbs-of-comfortq-in-budget.html
Retailers lukewarm on budget measures – retail bulletin
22nd April 2009
http://www.theretailbulletin.com/news/retailers_lukewarm_on_budget_measures_22-04-09/
You & Yours, BBC Radio 4
6th April 2009
Tobacco Display Ban dicussion with James Lowman and Professor Gerard Hastings.
Click here to listen again. (Section can be found at 45mins into the programme).
Rate cut is top priority for businesses
20th March 2009
http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/articles.aspx?page=articles&ID=198429
MSP revolt delays alcohol shake-up
20th March 2009
http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/articles.aspx?page=articles&ID=198432
Tesco appeal success shows Inquiry's flaws
20th March 2009
http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/articles.aspx?page=articles&ID=198405
Minimum wage rise would hurt staff too
20th March 2009
http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/articles.aspx?page=articles&ID=198402
Tesco wins key appeal over ruling to curb store growth
5th March 2009
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/tesco-wins-key-appeal-over-ruling-to-curb-store-growth-1637857.html
Fresh fears over Tesco dominance after key Competition Commission victory
5th March 2009
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/4939036/Fresh-fears-over-Tesco-dominance-after-key-Competition-Commission-victory.html
The Big Question: Is Tesco now too powerful in Britain, and can its growth ever be checked?
5th March 2009
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/analysis-and-features/the-big-question-is-tesco-now-too-powerful-in-britain-and-can-its-growth-ever-be-checked-1637575.html
Tesco free to dominate High Street after winning planning battle
5th March 2009
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1159264/Tesco-free-dominate-High-Street-winning-planning-battle.html
'Competition test' victory for Tesco
4th March 2009
http://news.scotsman.com/uk/39Competition-test39-victory-for-Tesco.5038878.jp
Tribunal decision will delay planning policy says ACS
4th March 2009
http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/articles.aspx?page=articles&ID=198013
Johnson calls for smaller snack size introduction
06 February 2009
http://www.talkingretail.com/news/independent-news/12171-johnson-calls-for-snack-size-introduction.html
Red tape 'will stifle independents'
13 February 2009
http://www.talkingretail.com/news/independent-news/12246-red-tape-will-stifle-independents.html