Three men stole an undisclosed amount of cash from the Market Place store, Derbyshire Police say.
The man in his 70s needed hospital treatment after being assaulted outside his home in Derbyshire.
Derbyshire Rural Crime Team says the attack has caused "significant emotional and financial loss".
The council says it will remove the graffiti and the road will be properly repaired in November.
The M1 southbound side, between junctions 29 and 28 in Derbyshire, is fully open after the blaze.
Scott Farr says the minimum wage rise was the last straw for his business, which is set to close.
Margaret Miles-Bramwell's colleagues remember her life and legacy ahead of her funeral on Monday.
Alex Street's football shirt "mystery box" business caught the eye of one of the Dragons.
Council leader Steve Fritchley and his deputy Duncan McGregor say they will "go out as a team".