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All articles by Christian Fuller – Page 17
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NewsLeicester store explosion: Three men found guilty of murder
Three men who blew up a convenience store in an insurance scam plot have been found guilty of murdering five people.
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NewsConsumer confidence hits five-year low in December
A long-running index measuring consumer confidence hit a five-year low in December, dropping by one point to -14.
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NewsOnline retail sales exceed 20% of all retailing for first time
Online sales exceeded 20% of all retailing in November for the first time, while online food sales grew by 2.8% compared with the previous year, according to official new data.
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NewsHigh street report calls for town centre transformation
A government-commissioned report has recommended how to spend the £675m high street fund announced in the Budget and calls for more local action to transform town centres, including utilising empty shops.
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NewsAlmost three-quarters of retailers meet salt-reduction targets
Almost three-quarters (73%) of retailers have met government-set salt level reduction targets, according to new data.
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NewsCash payments fall 29% over the last 10 years, says report
Cash payments have dropped from 63% of all payments to 34% over the last 10 years, but approximately eight million people (17%) say cash is an economic necessity, according to a new report suggesting the UK is not ready to go cashless.
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NewsCentral England Co-op opened 10 new stores in 2018
Central England Co-op opened 10 new stores across the UK in 2018 as part of a £13.5m investment programme.
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NewsMinisters publish legislation to upgrade workers' rights
The government has published new employment legislation introducing rights for all workers to request a more predictable and stable contract, in a bid to provide more financial security for those on flexible contracts.
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NewsJames Hall introduces new ticket rails to cut plastic waste
Spar wholesaler James Hall & Co has launched a scheme to help increase the sustainability of stores by reducing the amount of unnecessary plastic waste on the shop floor.
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NewsLong-serving Costcutter retailers invest in Shopper First revamp
Long-serving Costcutter retailers Michelle and Mike Brown have invested in a new refurbishment in a bid to become the group’s flagship store of the North East.
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NewsScottish government caps rise in business rates
The Scottish government has capped a rise in business rates at a below-inflation level of 2.1%.
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NewsSainsbury's and Asda seek delay into merger inquiry
Sainsbury’s and Asda are seeking a judicial review for a delay in the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) inquiry into their proposed £7.3bn merger.
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NewsNisa launches Just Around the Corner campaign
Nisa has launched a festive campaign, offering a range of deals across various categories.
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NewsMinister vows response to calls for action on violent retail crime
Home Office minister Victoria Atkins has promised to respond to calls to protect retail staff from violent crime.
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NewsCo-op Group grocery sales outperform big four
The Co-op Group once again outperformed the big four in the 12 weeks to 1 December, according to new Nielson data.
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NewsPayPoint introduces Collect+ StoreScan parcel app
PayPoint has released a new app that enables retailers to process parcels directly from their mobile device.
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NewsRetail 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.
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NewsFootfall declines for twelfth consecutive month
Footfall has declined for the 12th month in a row, falling by 3.2% in the four weeks to 24 November 2018, according to new data.
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NewsLondis launches festive social media campaign and competition
Londis has launched its first ever Christmas social media campaign, giving shoppers a chance to win £500 towards their festive shopping.
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NewsBlakemore revamps Spar Droitwich store with improved food to go
Blakemore Retail’s Droitwich Spar store has relaunched with a wider range of food-to-go options for its customers.