All News articles – Page 171
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NewsSmall business rate relief in Wales made permanent
The Welsh Government has announced that its small business rate relief scheme will be extended for 2017-18 and made permanent in 2018.
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NewsStores prepare for launch of pricier new EuroMillions game
National Lottery retailers are being provided with a host of new point of sale material ahead of the launch of the new, pricier, EuroMillions game on Tuesday 27 September.
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NewsRetail sales in August recorded 6.2% uplift
The retail sector in August recorded sales growth of 6.2% year-on-year, according to the latest retail data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
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NewsIndustry warns against new laws on food waste
New regulation to curb retail food waste could hamper the many successful voluntary schemes being run by the convenience sector, the government has been warned.
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NewsMorrisons reports sales growth as turnaround continues
Morrisons has announced a third consecutive quarter of like-for-like sales growth as its turnaround continues.
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NewsFinger scans to help stores prevent underage sales
Training provider Under Age Sales is hoping to help more retailers prevent sales to minors thanks to a new partnership Retail Guardian.
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NewsNew look Midcounties Co-op store reopens in Stourport
The Midcounties Co-operative has reopened a convenience store in Stourport with a brand new refreshed look and a new locally-sourced products range.
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NewsE-cigarettes are helping smokers quit, study reveals
Increased electronic cigarette (e-cig) use among existing smokers is boosting the number of successful quit attempts, new research published in the British Medical Journal reveals.
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NewsBusiness rateable values to decrease in most UK cities
Retailers in 11 out of 14 UK cities will see their average rateable values decrease in the 2017 business rates review, according to analysis from commercial property group CBRE.
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NewsHarsher penalties urged as illicit tobacco grows
An urgent review of illicit trade sanctions and sentencing is being called for after a new Trading Standards report revealed a steep rise in illicit tobacco seizures and high levels of repeat offending.
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NewsPolymer £5 note enters circulation
The new polymer plastic £5 bank note has officially entered circulation today (Tuesday 13 September).
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NewsFall in children's sugary soft drinks consumption
The UK soft drinks industry has strengthened its call on the government to abandon plans for a soft drinks tax, after official new figures revealed a fall in children’s sugary soft drink consumption over the past six years.
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NewsThe Co-operative reveals 'Irresistible' premium range
The Co-operative is launching a new premium own brand food and drink range named ‘Irresistible’.
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NewsACS launches apprenticeship scheme with Centrepoint
The Association of Convenience Stores has teamed up with Centrepoint, the charity supporting young homeless people, to offer apprenticeships in the convenience store sector.
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NewsNisa launches £5 meal deal for families
Nisa has introduced a new £5 meal deal aimed at providing an easy and affordable tea time meal solution for families.
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NewsAmazonFresh expanded to cover 190 London postcodes
The number of Greater London postcodes covered by AmazonFresh has more than doubled to 190 since its launch in June, Amazon has announced.
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NewsContactless saves UK consumers 34 years each month
UK consumers save an average of 34 years in time every month by opting to pay for goods with contactless cards opposed to the traditional chip and pin method, according to a new study.
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NewsBear up to the competition
Our C-Store Champions have a number of techniques they use to differentiate themselves from their nearby competitors.
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NewsStores urged to support move against soft drinks tax
Store owners are being encouraged to back a campaign against the government’s plans for a new tax on sugary soft drinks.
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NewsCamelot backs Paralympics with new retail campaign
National Lottery operator Camelot has launched its new ‘I Am ParalympicsGB’ campaign in advance of the games commencing in Rio tonight (7 September).