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ACS backs proposed bill to protect Scottish shop workers
A consultation into the proposals was launched by MSP Daniel Johnson in January
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Sainsbury's introduces electric cargo bike delivery service
The fleet of zero-emission bikes will be able to deliver up to 100 online orders a day
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Tobacco-smuggling retailer jailed for five years
Aras Rasul Rashid operated Bekhal General Store, on Spring Bank, Hull
ACS backs proposed bill to protect Scottish shop workers
A consultation into the proposals was launched by MSP Daniel Johnson in January
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Today's Group launches 'Save More Sell More’ initiative
The Today’s Group has launched a ’Save More Sell More’ initiative to help independent member wholesalers and retailers to understand the Today’s business.
Plastic straws to be outlawed as part of waste crackdown
The government plans to ban the sale of plastic straws and drink stirrers as part of its crackdown on avoidable plastic waste.
Costa Coffee aims to recycle 500 million disposable cups per year
Costa Coffee has announced that it wants to start a ’cup recycling revolution’ by recycling the same volume of disposable cups as it sells by 2020.
Former Waitrose boss calls for workplace happiness revolution
Mark Price, a former minister and managing director of Waitrose, has challenged retailers to prioritise workplace happiness in order to boost productivity and profit.
Müller food service delivery operation placed under review
Müller Milk & Ingredients has launched a review into its food service delivery operation, which supplies fresh milk and other products to 3,000 non-residential customers in England and Wales.
Central England Co-op project cuts food waste by 40%
Central England Co-op has cut food waste by 40% in a trial running in nine stores across Leicestershire aimed at reducing waste and supporting good causes.
Amazon is now the UK’s fifth largest retailer
Amazon is now the fifth biggest player in UK retail, new figures from Global Data suggest.
Bestway confirms plan to retain Conviviality assets
Bestway is to retain all stores inherited as part of its acquisition of Conviviality Retail and run them as a company-owned c-store division, the wholesaler has confirmed.
Sainsbury's trials digitally-focused Nectar scheme
Sainsbury’s is shaking up its Nectar points reward scheme with a digitally-led trial where shoppers only earn points on preselected products and loyal customers are rewarded with the greatest number of points.
Bestway posts positive results with strong retail growth
The Bestway Group has revealed an “encouraging” set of financial results, for the year ended 30 June 2017, with sales through Best-one stores up by 19.7%, excluding tobacco.
Central England Co-op reports rise in sales and profits
Central England Co-operative has reported a £5.3m rise in profits to £16.6m for the year ending January 27.
Dike & Son launches lucky dip scratchcard campaign
Dorset-based Dike & Son has launched a lucky dip scratchcard campaign to drive sales and increase footfall and loyalty.
Nisa launches new ordering system for members
Nisa has launched a new online portal that will allow retailers to browse and order thousands of products and services from local, regional and specialist suppliers.
Booker and PayPoint agree back office deal for latest platform
PayPoint is to provide Premier and Family Shopper retailers with back office links for its PayPoint One platform.
Undercover TV show exposes Wales' illicit tobacco problem
An undercover investigation, aired on Welsh national television earlier this week, has highlighted the scale of Wales’ illicit tobacco problem.
