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Minister vows response to calls for action on violent retail crime
Victoria Atkins met with retail associations and trade unions to discuss retail crime
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Welsh Government extends business rate relief scheme
It estimates that 15,000 retailers will benefit from the scheme
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Co-op Group grocery sales outperform big four
Sales grew by 3.4% in the 12 weeks to 1 December, according to new Nielson data
Minister vows response to calls for action on violent retail crime
Victoria Atkins met with retail associations and trade unions to discuss retail crime
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Fresh food focus to drive Nisa forward after merger
The merger of Nisa with the Co-operative Group has been about “giving partner retailers something additional and complementary, not just a takeover,” according to Nisa chief executive Ken Towle.
PayPoint introduces Collect+ StoreScan parcel app
PayPoint has released a new app that enables retailers to process parcels directly from their mobile device.
Retail managers set for unexpected employee absences
Over two-thirds (69%) of retail managers are battling against a surge in unexpected employee absences during the festive period compared to a normal working week, according to new research.
ATM ram-raids rising by 22% each year, report reveals
The frequency of ATM ram-raids has increased by an average of 22% each year since 2014, according to a new report from Cardtronics UK.
Upbeat launches orange-flavoured protein drink
Upbeat is extending its range of protein waters, with a new health-driven flavour launching at the start of next year.
Boost gets festive with cash and carry visit Video
Boost has sent its supplier team, dressed as elves, to a cash and carry in Leeds to help retailers stock up in time for Christmas
Health-focused redesign for Spoon Cereals
Spoon Cereals has given its products a new look to match its brand values: healthier, tastier, better and more exciting.
Barr extends Rockstar range with Twister drinks
Barr Soft Drinks is expanding its energy drinks offer with the launch of a new canned range; Rockstar Twister.
Thornton's Budgens, Belsize Park Video
Owner Andrew Thornton discusses his vision to eliminate plastic packaging in store, and urges the backing of manufacturers and retailers.
Solving the proxy problem
Proxy purchasing isn’t always an easy crime for retailers and staff to tackle. C-Store looks at how store owners can prevent, spot and avoid it.
Fine margins
Operating costs are increasing at an unrelenting pace, leaving retailers with little choice but to boost margins just to stand still. Here C-Store looks at how store owners and their symbol groups are working together to maximise the potential return from every shopping visit.
CJ Lang: A new energy
CJ Lang looks to the future with new energy as the new management team, led by chief executive Colin McLean, has several new initiatives in the pipeline.
Nisa Southend Victoria, Essex
Less than a mile from the seaside, Nisa Southend Victoria has the benefit of both a railway station entrance and a street entrance, and owner Mitul Patel takes full advantage with an offer that appeals to visitors, commuters and locals.
Poll
Has the rise in ATM ram-raids deterred you from introducing/ retaining an ATM?
Every little helps
Making your business more sustainable can be good for the planet and your pocket, Sam argues.
Beyond price
With multiple players now in the market, it will be very important for discounters to start to differentiate themselves beyond price and value to have that competitive edge, says HIM’s Alice Dolling.
Self promotion
The sector clearly needs to shout more about its benefits to the community, James believes.
Get a clear view on crime
Our C-Store Champions share their experiences of crime in their stores, its effect on their businesses, and how they are fighting the battle.
