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NewsMP tables bill to protect retail workers from abuse
A new bill tabled in Parliament aims to protect retail workers who sell age-restricted products.
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NewsPaul Cheema's Channel 4 slot prompts outpouring of support
High-profile Nisa retailer Paul Cheema, co-owner of Malcolm’s Stores in Coventry, has received messages of support from shoppers and fellow retailers after taking part in Channel 4’s Dispatches programme.
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NewsPost Office appoints Amanda Jones as retail sales director
Amanda Jones, a former Conviviality and Nisa executive, has been appointed retail sales director at the Post Office.
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NewsUndercover op exposes scale of South Wales' illicit tobacco trade
An undercover operation has exposed the prevalence of illicit tobacco in South Wales, with a third (32%) of stores visited found to be selling it.
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NewsLottery retailers star in Camelot's latest TV campaign
National Lottery operator Camelot is launching a new National Lottery marketing campaign, featuring four convenience store retailers.
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NewsTobacco picture warnings to be replaced in 'no deal' Brexit
All current picture health warnings on tobacco products will need to be replaced with a new set of Australian versions in the event that the UK leaves the European Union with a ‘no deal.’
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NewsScotmid Co-op unveils first reverse vending machine
Scotmid Co-operative has unveiled its first reverse vending machine to recycle soft drink cans and plastic bottles.
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NewsSouthern Co-op franchisees introduce self-serve tills
Franchisees of the Southern Co-op have successfully introduced self-serve checkouts in a number of Welcome-branded stores.
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NewsCardtronics steps up security to combat growing ATM crime
Cardtronics is ramping up security measures across its UK ATM network in a bid to counter the rising wave of cash machine attacks taking place across the country.
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NewsReform business rates to trigger investment, MPs told
Business rates must be reformed if retailers are to invest in their businesses and help UK highstreets to flourish, an influential committee of MPs has been told.
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NewsSpar md calls for newspaper cross-merchandising solutions
Spar UK managing director Debbie Robinson has called for cross-merchandising of newspapers with “dynamic” growth areas such as coffee and food to go in order to drive sales of the print news category.
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NewsPrice still a barrier to healthy snacking purchasing, HIM says
The majority of shoppers are consuming more healthy than unhealthy snacks but price continues to be a barrier to purchase, according to research from HIM.
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NewsChelmsford Star Co-op posts strong c-store sales growth
Chelmsford Star Co-op has announced an 8.6% like-for-like sales growth in its convenience stores in the half year ending 11 August.
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NewsRecycling reward schemes rolled out across Leeds city centre
Recycling reward schemes have been rolled out across Leeds city centre as part of a major six-month trial to improve rates of recycling on the go.
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NewsMajor retailers unite in drive to boost vegetable consumption
Most of the UK’s major supermarkets and discounters have joined forces to help improve the UK’s declining vegetable consumption.
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NewsPremier retailer Dan Cocks launches digital loyalty scheme
Premier retailer Dan Cocks has introduced a digital loyalty scheme in partnership with Swippi, in his rural Devon store.
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NewsFirst Londis retailer adopts Ubamarket shopping app
High-profile Londis retailer Steve Bassett has partnered with Ubamarket to launch the company’s shopping app in his Southampton store, allowing customers to scan and pay for products using their phones.
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NewsWaitrose trials new 'While You're Away' delivery service
Waitrose & Partners has launched a trial of a new service that will allow the supermarket chain to deliver groceries inside homes and put them away while customers are out.
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NewsHistoric Co-op building converted into Nisa store
A new Nisa store in the small Leicestershire town of Earl Shilton has opened on the site of a former Co-operative building, following a two year family-run project.
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NewsBRC steps up calls for business rates reform
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has stepped up its call for the government to reform business rates after new official data highlighted the decline in total shop numbers across the UK.