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If you've got a retail problem, call Jac on 020 8502 9775 or email: jac@roper-biz.co.uk

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What are the rules on seasonal staff?

Considering taking on more staff for the festive rush? Make sure you know your legal obligations

Mash Odedra

Retailer raises £1,300 for local boy

Mash Odedra from Bury St Edmunds is helping raise money for Liam Neathey, who has been diagnosed wth cancer

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Energy supply dispute causing high bills

The failure to recognise a contract transfer has caused excessively high bills for a retailer

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Is investment in crime prevention paying off?

Jac Roper hears from a retailer feeling threatened in his own store

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What can you do if another retailer is selling illicit tobacco?

Seeing other retailers near you flaunting the laws can be frustrating but there are ways to tackle it

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Energy supplier confusion causes frustration for retailer

Serge Notay’s experiences with Scottish and Southern Electricity has led to frustration for the retailer

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Erratic deliveries cause frustration for retailer

A retailer got in touch with our helpline to complain about Eden Farm deliveries

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'We live on the daily diet of crime’: retailer anger towards police inaction

Subhash Varambhia has outlined his frustration with a lack of action from his local police force when it comes to shoplifting

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Retailer fights to get deposit back from epay

Retailer Vijay Patel got in touch with a complaint about epay, saying he wants to warn others about just how hard it is to get a deposit back from them

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Confusion over Biffa vape takeback scheme

A retailer wanting to know the finer details of the scheme got in touch with our agony aunt Jac Roper

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Abusive customers on the rise

Jac Roper hears from a retailer who has seen a rise in abuse from shoppers

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