All articles by Christian Fuller – Page 20
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Budget: Government to introduce tax on plastic packaging
The government will introduce a tax on the production and import of plastic packaging in the UK from April 2022.
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Strong five-year growth forecast for UK online grocery market
The UK online grocery market share is predicted to grow from 6% to 7.9% over the next five years, according to new IGD figures.
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Co-op Group 'on the go' concept store trials free water taps
Co-op has opened a new concept store in Manchester, featuring free in-store water taps for customers to fill their own bottles.
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Scottish government announces healthy food to go fund
Scottish convenience stores can apply for a share of a £300,000 government fund aimed at promoting healthy food to go.
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University of Sheffield store signs up with Nisa
The Village Store at the University of Sheffield has signed a new partnership with Nisa.
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European Parliament votes for single-use plastic ban
The European Parliament has voted for a complete ban on a range of single-use plastics by 2021 in an attempt to stop pollution of the oceans.
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Policing cash injection needed to maintain public safety, MPs say
There will be “dire consequences” for public safety if more money is not spent on policing by the government, a parliamentary report warns.
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Local range drives Lincolnshire Co-op's rise in annual sales
Lincolnshire Co-op has announced a 5.4% rise to £329m in annual sales at its food stores, driven by significant growth in the sale of its local range.
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Nearly half of UK consumers think food labels are complicated
Nearly half (44%) of UK consumers think food labels in the UK are complicated, out of date and full of jargon for those with dietary requirements, new Ubamarket research suggests.
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Retailer Jonathan James hires store detectives to combat theft
Two store detectives working for high-profile retailer Jonathan James apprehended 39 thieves, six of whom were carrying knives, in their first full week on duty in one of his stores.
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Government pushes ahead with ban on plastic products
The government has formally announced a consultation on proposals to ban the sale of plastic straws, drink stirrers and cotton buds as part of its crackdown on avoidable plastic waste.
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Post Office cleared to acquire Payzone bill payments arm
The Post Office has been given the go-ahead to complete its acquisition of the Payzone bill payment business by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
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Millennials forecast to boost Halloween spend this year
The UK public is forecast to increase its Halloween spend by 5% to £419m this year compared to 2017, driven by young Millennials, according to new Mintel research.
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Latest figures don't reveal full extent of shop theft, says ACS
Latest official figures revealing only a modest increase in shoplifting do not reveal the true extent of theft against retailers, according to the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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Co-op Group continues to buck trend as grocery sales slow
The Co-op Group has once again outperformed the big four as recent overall grocery sales slowed following a record summer of spending, according to new Nielson data.
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Spar Parkfoot sponsors England Women's rugby player
Kent-based forecourt operator Spar Parkfoot has announced its continued sponsorship of England Women’s rugby player, and former store employee, Rosie Galligan.