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NewsMSP launches consultation to protect Scottish shop workers
The Scottish Labour Party has put forward proposals to protect shopworkers, including a consulatation on the creation of new offences for shop theft and assault of a retail worker.
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NewsParfetts looks to expand Go Local fascia to 500 stores
Employee-owned wholesaler Parfetts is aiming to treble its target for new Go Local stores this year, in response to consolidation across the covenience sector and in the wake of strong Christmas sales growth.
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NewsCamelot prepares for big EuroMillions HotPicks launch
Camelot is launching a “massive” marketing campaign to promote the new EuroMillions HotPicks game, with the first draw taking place this week.
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NewsFamily of high profile retailer wrestle gunman out of store
A brave shopkeeper and shop assistant have stopped a masked gunman, who tried to rob their West Midlands convenience store, by wrestling the man out of their shop.
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NewsAmazon to open revolutionary checkout-free store to public
Amazon has opened its first checkout-free convenience store to the public.
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NewsRetailers urged to get behind plastic-free campaign
Independent retailers have been urged to capitalise on the government’s plastic reduction agenda.
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NewsJames Hall recalls pork products from Spar stores
James Hall is recalling two Spar branded pork products because they may contain salmonella.
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NewsC-stores burdened by surge in parcel returns
Convenience retailers who offer parcel services are battling against a frenzy of returns as shoppers splurge in the New Year sales.
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NewsRetail property sales up but value down in 2017
The value of the retail property market dipped in 2017 but demand was significantly up on the previous year, driven by the forecourt sector, according to specialist agents Christie & Co.
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NewsLong-term e-cig trial shows no negative health impact
Regular use of e-cigarettes (e-cigs) does not have any negative health impact on smokers, a new 24-month clinical trial has revealed.
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NewsCentral England Co-op reports Christmas sales boost
Central England Co-operative has reported a 6.2% rise in like-for-like sales in its convenience stores during the three-week Christmas and New Year period.
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NewsSpar announces three-year sponsorship of British Athletics
Spar UK has announced it has signed a three-year deal to sponsor British Athletics, which will see the group offer wide-ranging support until the end of 2020.
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NewsToday's Group reveals winning Passport to Profit retailers
The three retailer winners of the Today’s Group’s Passport to Profit programme have been revealed.
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NewsTrust and integrity vital for younger consumers, says HIM
Transparency and integrity are key values that retailers and brand owners must embrace in order to retain the loyalty of the next generation of consumers, according to shopper insight firm HIM
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NewsBestway launches 'Big Thank You' retailer promotion
Bestway Wholesale has announced its largest ever three-day promotional event, The Big Thank You.
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NewsUK coffee market grew by 7.3% in 2017, report reveals
The UK coffee shop market grew in turnover by 7.3% to £9.6bn in 2017, according to a new report.
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NewsSupermarket Iceland aims to be plastic free by 2023
Supermarket chain Iceland has announced plans to eliminate or drastically reduce plastic packaging used in all its own-label products.
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NewsBestway launches new van operation following P&H collapse
Bestway Wholesale has announced the launch of a new van sales operation after acquiring the vehicles from Palmer and Harvey’s (P&H) administrators.
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NewsMan arrested over ATM explosion outside c-store
A man has been arrested in relation to an ATM explosion outside a Premier store in Clydebank, Scotland, which left another man critically injured.
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NewsPolice appeal for witnesses after tragic store robbery
Police in Saltcoats, Glasgow are appealing for witnesses following a tragic store robbery.