All News articles – Page 36
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NewsCo-op to create 1,000 new jobs through estate expansion
The Co-op has announced plans to create 1,000 new jobs through an estate expansion programme that will see three new stores open every week until December.
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NewsACS promotes guidance for disabled customers
The ACS is promoting new guidance for retailers on meeting legal requirements towards disabled customers.
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NewsBRC lobbies MPs to support retail workers
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has launched the Shopworkers’ Protection Pledge to help curb abuse against staff and has urged MPs to support it.
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NewsPlastic carrier bag charge to be extended to convenience retailers
The government’s decision to extend the plastic carrier bag charge to all retailers has been welcomed by the convenience retail industry.
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NewsLow consumer awareness of menthol cigarette ban
Awareness of the menthol cigarette ban in the UK remains low with just 54% aware of the legislation, according to research carried out by vaping brand Blu.
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NewsNisa retailer inaugurated as new SGF president
Nisa retailer Dan Brown has been inaugurated as the new president of the Scottish Grocers Federation.
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NewsCamelot adds new prizes to Lotto game
Camelot UK Lotteries Limited has announced an upcoming change to the Lotto game, which will see around a million people win a fiver in ‘Must Be Won’ draws.
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NewsNew scan and pay technology launched into Irish stores
Irish retail group BWG Foods is piloting new Scan, Pay & Go checkout technology, with a view to rolling it out across its retail network.
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NewsPandemic sales to double convenience sector growth
Growth in convenience stores in 2020 is set to double that of the previous year, according to Mintel research.
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NewsConvenience channel growth tipped for 2022
The UK convenience channel is tipped to grow 13.2% in value terms by 2022, a new IGD report has found.
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NewsBestway Retail announces chief retail officer departure
Bestway Retail has revealed that its chief retail officer Andy Cresswell is to leave the business at the end of January 2021.
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NewsPost Office to appoint postmaster to board
The Post Office is to appoint a serving postmaster to a non-executive director position on its board.
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NewsPost Office stamp selling shortfall scheme created
The Post Office has identified issues when it comes to selling stamps and has set up a shortfall programme to offer redress to subpostmasters affected.
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NewsNisa to hold virtual Expo in place of Stoneleigh event
Nisa is to host a virtual Expo in October 2020 in place of its traditional face-to-face event.
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NewsA.F. Blakemore acquires online Vegan Store
Spar wholesaler A.F. Blakemore has acquired online wholesaler and retailer Vegan Store.
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NewsProject Endeavour kicks off as Bestway seeks to offload 37 stores
Bestway Retail has begun the divestment of 37 of its stores left over from the Bargain Booze acquisition in 2018.
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NewsGovernment launches Shop Local Week to help high street
The government is attempting to drive consumers back to the high street with the launch of Shop Local Week (10-16 August).
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NewsPlanning reform consultation welcomed by industry
A major consultation on reforming the planning system in England has been praised by the retail industry.
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NewsMcColl’s shifts focus during pandemic lockdown
McColl’s has seen a drop in total revenue in its interim results although like-for-like sales rose.
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NewsAPPY SHOP partners with One O One Convenience Stores chain
Online shopping platform APPY SHOP has been selected by Scottish chain One O One Convenience Stores to be its exclusive partner.