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NewsACS says local shops deserve additional support with business rates
The ACS has called on the Government to act responsibly and go further on business rates support
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NewsScottish retailers call for CCTV funding support from government
The Fed calls for grants to help retailers upgrade security systems as shoplifting increases 57% over 10 years
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NewsThe BRC responds to latest trading figures for December
The British Retail Consortium has responded to NIQ’s latest figures
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NewsSmall business expert says new rates pose existential threat to retailers
Business expert issues a warning to retailers about legislative pressures due in 2026
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NewsUK shoppers turned to online shopping this Christmas
£19.6bn was spent in the run up to Christmas this year, new NIQ figures show
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NewsGovernment slashes cost of electric lorries by up to £120k
Electric lorries to be more affordable to help hauliers and boost growth and investment
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NewsACS welcomes news businesses will get transparency on card fees
The ACS responds after a recent announcement from the Payment Systems Regulator
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NewsGreater flexibility to be given for future contactless limits
The £100 cap on contactless payment is to be scrapped, the FCA has announced
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NewsKing grants Royal Assent to act bringing employment law into 21st century
Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit from the new Employment Rights Act
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BlogYear of significant change coming for the convenience sector
ACS chief executive James Lowman warns of the changing business environment that is coming for the convenience sector
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Blog2026 will be the year to test independent retailer resilience and adaptation
Spar UK’s managing director Michael Fletcher says independent retailers must focus on adaptation and partnership to navigate rising costs, policy changes and shifting shopper behaviours in 2026
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NewsACS ‘disappointed’ as Met chief calls on retailers to ‘step up’ shoplifting efforts
The ACS expresses disappointment at head of Met Police’s comments telling retailers to ‘step up more’ in tackling shop theft
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NewsScottish retailers write open letter to Government seeking business rates discount
Fourteen of Scottish retail’s leading figures have called for a rates discount
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NewsRetailer survey reveals energy costs to be their top concern
New data from SEFE Energy reveals energy costs as top concern for UK retail - but few are taking action
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NewsIGD warns the food industry of a ‘tough’ 2026
Ongoing persistent inflation and higher taxes bring stark warning from the IGD
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NewsData shows increased store and online footfall as Small Business Saturday nears
New data showing rising footfall figures offers fresh hope for smaller retailers
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As fascias step up with refreshed offers, retailers now have the chance to supercharge their c-stores.
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NewsGovernment urged to drop plans to tax zero-nicotine vape products
Online vape retailer ECigone argues taxing zero-nicotine vapes at the same rate as nicotine products removes incentives for smokers trying to quit
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NewsCo-op unveils ‘biggest ever’ price cuts in £1bn ‘Back Britain’ plan
Co-op is rolling out its “biggest ever” round of price cuts across 1,000 products as part of a £1bn plan to support consumers and businesses during the cost-of-living crisis
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NewsBudget 2025: What retailers need to know
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers Budget 2025 with measures directly impacting convenience retailers