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Bag tax given the go-ahead in Wales
The Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) has approved the plastic bag charge. From October 1, 2011, retailers will have to charge customers 5p per single-use carrier bag. Environment Minister Jane Davidson said that this charge will help...
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Concerns over black market as duty rises
Duty hikes for high-strength lagers could lead to a surge in alcohol duty fraud, wholesalers have cautioned.Their warning came after the government revealed that it was to raise the duty on beers above 7.5% abv as it sought to "tackle...
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The cold, hard truth of health and safety
As the mercury plummets to sub-zero degrees, retailers are reminded to ensure that they maintain "reasonable" workplace temperatures for their staff.
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Communities to get a say in policing
Communities will soon have the opportunity to elect a Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for their area. In the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill, home secretary Theresa May outlined the local elections that will take place...
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Retailers warned over electricity top-up con
Retailers offering pre-paid electricity payments are being urged to warn their customers against a UK-wide top-up scam being run by criminal gangs. According to Energy UK, more than 114,000 people have fallen victim to the scam in which ...
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Test purchase passes go up for c-stores
The proportion of convenience stores passing underage alcohol compliance tests has increased by more than 20% in the past three years.Latest results from Serve Legal, an independent test purchase service, show the pass rate for alcohol...
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Retailers pin their hopes on festive promotions
Convenience store owners have mixed expectations for the Christmas period. Special offers from supermarkets and the uncertain economic climate are dampening hopes for some, while others are cautiously upbeat.Bedfordshire Nisa Local...
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See in the new year with change to VAT
Retailers are reminded that VAT will go up from 17.5% to 20% on January 4. Store owners will have a four-week window after the changeover date to amend shelf labels, but they are required to display a notice informing customers that prices...
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NewsLocal stores feel the benefit of big freeze
Convenience stores enjoyed an early Christmas present last week as freezing conditions and heavy snowfall sparked a sales rush, with many retailers reporting double-digit increases.
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Stores face stronger alcohol sanctions
Sanctions against retailers who repeatedly sell alcohol to under -18s will be further strengthened when the government “overhauls” the Licensing Act next year.
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Bag levy proposed for NI retailers
Northern Ireland retailers could be forced to charge customers for plastic shopping bags.
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Crisis calls for urgent food supplies
Crisis, the charity for homeless people, is urgently seeking the donation of food supplies for Christmas as regular donors cut back.
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Discount business rates powers for councils
Local councils are to be given the power to reduce business rate bills.
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Parking cost rises killing off high street
Councils have been urged not to kill off the high street by increasing parking charges.
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Raise a glass: Putting the fizz back into wine sales
Last-minute shopping and a general need for good cheer could put the fizz back into wine sales for c-stores as shoppers trade up for Christmas
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NewsSales assistant 2010 defies age barrier
Age is no barrier to doing a great job, as 79-year-old Elaine Leaney, Sales Assistant of the Year 2010, shows.
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Plan for Profit advice given an overhaul
The Today's Group has relaunched its retailer category advice initiative Plan for Profit (PFP) in a more accessible format to help retailers boost their sales.
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Computer says "yes" to underage sales
A Tesco store in Glasgow will be banned from selling any alcohol through its self-service tills ahead of the busy Christmas period, after failing a test purchase sting.
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Contactless payment sweeps into stores
Contactless payment is continuing to grow in the UK, with Barclays reporting a 217% rise in monthly transactions since the start of the year, and more than 150,000 payments made using the tap- and-go cards in September alone.
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Face up to a future of Facebook
Retailers have a "dynamite" opportunity to boost community ties and profits by tapping into social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter, Today's Group managing director Bill Laird said.