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NewsACS highlights post-election support needed for Welsh local shops
The ACS has outlined what convenience stores in Wales need from the next Welsh Government
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NewsTHC-laced sweets disguised as children’s confectionery seized in Walsall
THC-laced sweets designed to look like children’s confectionery have been seized from retailers in Walsall
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NewsOver 170 delivery riders arrested in nationwide crackdown on illegal work
A nationwide takedown of illegal delivery riders has resulted in more than 170 arrests
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NewsDebbie Robinson named CEO of merged Central Co-op and Midcounties Co-op society
Debbie Robinson has been confirmed as chief executive of the new society formed through the merger of Central Co-op and Midcounties Co-op
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NewsCannabis vapes, a machete and 203,000 illegal cigarettes seized in shop raids
Multi-agency raids in Wellingborough have uncovered a machete, cannabis vapes and more than 203,000 illegal cigarettes, with estimated unpaid duty of £120,000
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NewsHair salon owner fined £25k for illegal cigarettes sales
A Luton businessman has been fined over £25,000 after he was caught selling illegal cigarettes and counterfeit clothing
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NewsCrewe shoplifter jailed for 46 weeks after breaching CBO
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed after repeatedly stealing from Crewe stores and homes
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NewsTrading Standards seize over £3m of tobacco in series of Barnet raids
Barnet Council’s Trading Standards seized over £3m of tobacco in a series of raids
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NewsLiverpool c-store slapped with £13,000 fine after severe mice infestation
A Liverpool c-store owner has been fined £13,000 after inspectors discovered a severe rodent infestation, with more than 50 mice caught during its enforced closure
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NewsGroceryAid looks to reach more grocery staff through rebrand
Industry charity GroceryAid has revealed new branding that aims to make more people in the sector aware of the support available
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NewsLichfield mini-mart forced to close for another three months over illegal cigarettes
Euro Mini Market has been ordered to close for another three months after it was found selling illegal cigarettes and vapes
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NewsACS and more welcome Winter of Action to tackle crime in town centres
Trade bodies welcome new Home Office initiative to combat retailers’ issues
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NewsNorthamptonshire Police score 241 weeks of imprisonment for retail criminals in a week
A week of action targeting retail crime saw 90 charges brought by Northamptonshire Police
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NewsThe Retail Trust and Landsec unite to tackle Christmas retail abuse
New partnership takes a stand against rising abuse towards retail workers, with dedicated free training and more
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Features and analysisBelfast retailer celebrates £1m Spar refurbishment and new jobs for local area
Spar Grosvenor Road has just celebrated a £1m expansion and refurbishment
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NewsIndependent retailers’ bills soar up to 15% despite Government budget promises
Independent retailers across the UK are facing business rates increases of up to 15% next year despite the Government’s promises
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NewsRevealed: The 10 UK high streets hit hardest by rising Christmas shoplifting
A UK security firm has highlighted an emerging and unwanted Christmas spike in retail thefts
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NewsThe Retail Trust urges shoppers to share their smiles
Smiles of respect are lighting up the UK in a stand against shop worker abuse
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NewsGovernment abandons day-one unfair dismissal pledge for workers
The government abandons its manifesto pledge to give workers unfair dismissal rights from day one
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NewsIndie retailers call for age-verification tech in vapes to tackle rising shop crime
A group of 30 leading independent retailers have called for age-verification technology to be built into vaping devices to curb youth access and protect staff