Latest ShopSafe insight and analysis – Page 13
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Features and analysis
Low-cost Covid-19 tests now available through Collect+ network
Consumers can order Randox Covid-19 tests through 30 Collect+ stores.
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Features and analysis
Allan Leighton appointed new president of GroceryAid
Leighton will succeed Charles Wilson as president from January 2022.
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Features and analysis
Shoppers encouraged to think independent as High Street Scheme rolls out in Northern Ireland
£100 pre-paid cards have been sent out to Northern Irish shoppers
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Dear Jac
When social media gets out of hand for a retailer
Jac Roper witnesses a retailer under fire on social media.
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Features and analysis
Booker strike action suspended pending vote
The planned strike by Booker drivers has been suspended following negotiations.
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Dear Jac
Coping with insurance conundrums
Jac Roper hears from a retailer who is faced with insurance issues following two burglaries at their store.
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Features and analysis
USDAW condemns abuse against forecourt staff
Workers’ union USDAW has called on consumers to show respect to forecourt staff and not direct abuse towards them during the ongoing fuel crisis.
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Opinion
Time to look online for new staff?
Our resident tech expert Richard Inglis explains how he’s using online tools to find new staff.
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Features and analysis
Davina McCall urges retailers to break menopause taboo
The TV celebrity wants menopausal retail employees to receive better support.
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Features and analysis
ACS launches new vaccine policy posters for local shops
The downloadable posters encourage colleagues to take up their opportunity to have their flu and Covid-19 vaccinations.
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Features and analysis
Brexit will have ‘bigger impact than Covid’ on food & drink: Justin King
King suggested there was an inevitability prices would have to rise due to supply chain changes.
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Features and analysis
ACS calls for greater protection of shopworkers
The ACS briefed Peers before the Second Reading of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill in the House of Lords.
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Features and analysis
Half of retailers haven’t taken a day off in a year
Research from the ACS found that more retailers are working every day without a break.
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Interviews and Profiles
Imperial Tobacco removes gantry from retailer convicted of selling illicit tobacco
The Manchester retailer was found to be selling illicit cigarettes and tobacco.
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Dear Jac
Retailer frustration over refusal to wear face masks
Delivery drivers refusing to wear face coverings causes concern for a retailer.
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Interviews and Profiles
Sales Colleague of the Year finalist: Natalie McKerracher, Scotmid Menstrie
Helping the community thrive and organising the store’s delivery service has made Natalie McKerracher of Scotmid invaluable to the business.
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Interviews and Profiles
Sales Colleague of the Year finalist: Luke Barrow, Anstey Central England Co-op
Introducing craft projects and heading up delivery projects are just two of the reasons why Luke Barrow of Anstey Central England Co-op is a finalist for the Sales Colleague of the Year category.
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Interviews and Profiles
Sales Colleague of the Year finalist: Wiktoria Zaucha, Spies Lane Central England Co-op
Wiktoria Zaucha of Spies Lane Central England Co-op took elderly people under her wing during the pandemic and strengthened her ties with the police.
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Features and analysis
Scottish progress on workers’ protection prompts government plea
The government has been called on to introduce legislation to protect retail staff similar to that in Scotland.
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Features and analysis
New legislation to protect Scottish retail staff comes into effect
The retail industry has encouraged police to enforce the new legislation.