3 September 2010
Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk has met with Londis retailer Bret Mills to discuss the challenges facing local shop owners.
Mr Danczuk, visiting Newhey News in Rochdale, heard about the costs and regulation that retailers have to contend with in order to run a successful local shop. Store owner Bret Mills said: “My staff and I provide a personal service for the community but there are many pressures on my…
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ACS Calls for Evidence on Lending to Local Shops

19 August 2010
ACS is calling on retailers to complete a survey on lending to inform its response to the Government’s “Financing a Private Sector Recovery” consultation.
ACS is presenting evidence from members across the country to highlight the real impact of the credit crunch on retailers’ ability to secure investment loans and credit facilities to aid cash flow.
The evidence gathered from members on their experiences of the banks’ attitudes towards lending will be the keystone of ACS’ submission to the Government.
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