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Fridge hacking - how worried should independent retailers be?

Instances of malicious fridge hacking have begun to occur in the UK

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Exchange For Change reveals that only 43% of retailers feel DRS ready

Exchange For Change has issued new RVM artwork advice but finds many retailers are still not DRS-ready

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East of England Co-op recruits Karen McEwan as its next CEO

Karen McEwan will replace Andy Rigby as CEO of the East of England Co-op from spring 2027

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Six independent retailers star on Allwyn’s Local Retail Champions billboards

New campaign celebrates role of retailers raising funds for Good Causes

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Cause of blaze that destroyed Thamesmead convenience store revealed

Sunday night spelt disaster for a convenience store in the Thamesmead area of east London

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IBVTA issues Assured Guidance on new vaping and tobacco rules for members

New guidance has been issued to retailers by the IBVTA to help with last week’s changes to regulations around selling vapes

  • ​Navigating leasehold transactions: essential guidance for sellers and buyers

  • GroceryAid Day: What support is available to you and your staff?

  • The deposit return scheme – what you’ll need to do

  • What do you need to fill out your tax return?

  • How to sell your convenience store

  • USDAW publishes advice on protecting retail staff

  • How to report an incident to the police

  • Underaged sales: how to stay responsible

  • How to sell fireworks in your store

  • What you need to know about selling energy drinks