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Scotmid extends partnership with PayPoint
Retail chain Scotmid has announced an extension to its partnership with PayPoint.
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Scottish Grocers Federation launches new website
The Scottish Grocers Federation (SGF) has announced the launch of its new website.
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Face mask guidance and posters available to independent retailers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has published a series of downloadable posters to help inform customers about wearing face masks in shops.
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Snappy Shopper appoints Philippe Rondepierre to senior role
Home delivery platform Snappy Shopper has appointed Philippe Rondepierre as its new marketing director.
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Highland Group signs Nisa supply deal
Cambridgeshire forecourt retailer Highland Group has signed a deal to be supplied by Nisa Retail.
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Cash access warning issued by ACS
More action is needed to secure long-term access to cash in the UK, the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has warned.
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NFRN condemns Smiths News for carriage charge increase
NFRN national president Stuart Reddish has condemned the announcement from Smiths News regarding the imminent increase in its carriage charges.
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USDAW urges minimum wage of at least £10 per hour
Retail workers trade union USDAW has called for the National Minimum Wage to be increased to £10 per hour.
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Deadline approaching for Horizon Post Office Historical Shortfall Scheme closure
Postmasters who experienced shortfalls related to Post Office computer system Horizon have a month left to apply to the claims scheme.
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Face coverings for customers in shops to be mandatory from 24 July
Customers in shops in England will be obliged to wear face coverings from 24 July, the government has confirmed.
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Spar reminds customers to stay loyal in digital campaign
Spar’s digital campaign to encourage consumers to keep supporting independent retailers has returned for the summer.
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Clarity on Summer Statement VAT cut welcomed
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the inclusion of certain food and drink sales in the reduced rate of VAT announced by the Chancellor in his Summer Statement.
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Senior shake-up at Simply Fresh
Simply Fresh has appointed Michael O’Loughlin as its new chief operating officer, effective 31 August.
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Retail industry confusion over VAT cut in Summer Statement
The Chancellor’s Summer Statement revealed a series of measures to kickstart the hospitality industry, however the retail sector was mostly left out in the cold.
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Paypoint and RingGo partner for in-store parking payments
PayPoint and payment app RingGo have joined forced to launch RingGo Retail, a new offering that enables drivers to pay for parking at over 27,000 retailers across the UK.
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Government stance on retail crime disappoints sector
The government’s response to a call for evidence on violence towards shopworkers has left the retail industry disappointed.
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Nisa retailers raise £280,000 for charity
Nisa retailers have supported good causes with almost £280,000 since the start of the UK pandemic.
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Pret a Manger ‘missing a trick’ with restructure
Food to go chain Pret a Manger has been accused of missing out on an opportunity by not working with the convenience channel as it announces site closures.
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GroceryAid launches School Essentials Grant scheme
GroceryAid has launched the School Essentials Grant to reduce the financial impact on parents working in the industry when children go back to school in September.
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CMA issues price-gouging warning to retailers
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has expressed concern over price-gouging during the coronavirus pandemic.