All articles by Jake Kennedy – Page 69
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Features and analysisBlack Friday figures reveal huge grocery spend and in store purchase surge
Shoppers likely to spend more this Christmas as retailers unwrap gifts of discounts and promotions
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Features and analysisBeloved village convenience store relaunches with Nisa and new owners
Residents of Evington are celebrating as beloved convenience store reopens with Nisa under new ownership
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Features and analysis“I wish it was my birthday!” Bobby Singh on 40 years of BB Superstore
Pontefract retailer Bobby Singh’s store is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month
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Features and analysisVolumatic survey highlights importance of payment choices and cash in communities
Cash handlers Volumatic draw attention to key findings from a survey conducted by payments platform Paysafe
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Features and analysisWarning over health risk of imported American sweets
CTSI warns parents about additives in US imported sweets and drinks
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Features and analysisLGBT and younger staff more at risk of quitting retail
More than two in five UK retail workers were at risk of quitting or working while unwell over summer, survey finds
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Features and analysis'It still sounds good' - rocker Roy Wood on his song featuring in Spar’s Christmas SPARaoke
The new in-store theatre from Spar is planning on putting a spotlight on the unsung heroes of our communities with Roy’s help
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Features and analysisSWA calls for Scottish wholesale strategy at Covid-19 Inquiry
The Scottish Wholesale Association has joined other business and industry groups to give evidence to the inquiry
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Features and analysisAllwyn reveals its first ever Retail Champions at awards event
National Lottery operator announces Coldean Convenience in Brighton and Londis Solo Convenience Store in Glasgow as winners
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Features and analysisUse of cash on the rise for second year in a row
Cash usage in stores has increased for the second year running, the BRC reports
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Features and analysisAnother damaging blow for Scottish retail as rates relief is passed over again
The SGF has urged the Scottish Government to extend the business rates support to cover retail as well
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Features and analysisFWD draws a crowd in Parliament as wholesale sector is championed
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors met over 50 MPs in Westminster, introducing them to the sector and setting out its challenges
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Features and analysisSnappy Shopper and One Stop expand partnership with 530 stores
One Stop to add 280 new stores to Snappy Shopper, reaching more communities
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Features and analysisHigh street auctions scheme launches across four councils
The first wave of high street auctions following the Government’s new plan to reinvigorate our high streets came into force yesterday
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Features and analysisJunk food adverts to be banned on our TV screens from October 2025
Ads will only be allowed after the 9pm watershed as part of plans to curb childhood obesity
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Features and analysisLangar brings warmth and unity to Warrington’s freezing streets
Nisa retailers and the local community came together to serve hot meals to vulnerable individuals in Warrington
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Features and analysisWorld first Heart of England Co-op store and coffee drive-thru launches in Wellingborough
Hundreds got their first look at a new flagship food store and coffee drive-thru which were officially unveiled on Saturday
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Features and analysis89% of vapers think retailers aren’t strict enough on age restrictions
The majority of vapers state retailers need to enforce a stricter policy to deter youth vaping
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Features and analysisSGF says Scottish government has an opportunity to boost growth through small retail with budget
The SGF calls on ministers to deliver a growth budget for small business and retail by passing on additional reliefs on business rates
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Features and analysisNisa’s new ‘3 for £4’ mix and match frozen offer targets shopper engagement
Nisa has introduced a new ‘3 for £4’ mix and match freezer deal through to 2025