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NewsPayPoint announces bill payment partnership with SSE Heat Networks
PayPoint has announced a multi-year partnership with SSE Heat Networks to enable customers to make energy bill payments and smart meter top-ups at its retail outlets.
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NewsLegislation to introduce Deposit Return Scheme in England enters Parliament
Powers to introduce a Deposit Return Scheme in England and set new charges for single-use plastic items will be included in the Environment Bill, which is being introduced to Parliament today (30 January).
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NewsKeyStore retailers contribute to 42 food banks over Christmas
KeyStore retailers and their customers donated food and household products to 42 food banks across Scotland and the North of England over the Christmas period.
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NewsScottish cider sales fall 18.6% in the year following Minimum Unit Pricing
Sales of cider per adult fell by 18.6% in the full year following the introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) in Scotland, according to new data released by NHS Health Scotland.
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NewsAmbient food inflation drives up prices in January, new data reveals
Food prices increased by 1.6% in January on the back of a rise in ambient food inflation, according to the latest BRC-Nielsen shop price Index.
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NewsUK consumer confidence rises unexpectedly, poll reveals
UK consumer confidence unexpectedly rose by 0.5% in the final quarter of 2019, while sentiment on the state of the economy grew “significantly”, according to the latest Deloitte Consumer Tracker.
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NewsFood industry outlines recommendations for post-Brexit UK trade policy
UK food industry representatives have outlined common themes the government should consider when developing post-Brexit trade policy, including giving businesses time to adapt to trade agreements, retaining the UK’s ability to deliver high standards at competitive prices, and encouraging job creation.
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NewsCampaign seeks to protect UK’s booming CBD industry from enforcement
The UK’s Cannabis Trades Association (CTA) is launching a “systematic campaign of political and media engagement” designed to ”keep the pressure” on the Foods Standards Agency (FSA) not to withdraw CBD products from shelves, as a result of last year’s Novel Food classification.
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NewsNew ultra-secure £20 banknote to enter circulation next month
The Bank of England’s “most secure banknote yet” is set to start appearing in store tills next month.
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NewsOne Stop augmented reality app a hit with Christmas shoppers
One Stop is claiming a marketing success with its new augmented reality app during the Christmas period.
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NewsCamelot rolls out responsible play training programme
Camelot has started the next phase of responsible retailer training following its initial rollout last year.
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NewsLatest shop theft figures “vastly underestimate” scale of problem
New official figures revealing a 3% drop in police-recorded shop theft “vastly underestimate” the scale of the problem, according to the Association of Convenience Stores.
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NewsCentral England Co-op supports shoplifter rehab scheme in Birmingham
Central England Co-op has linked up with West Midlands Police to support a pioneering scheme in Birmingham aimed at helping prolific shoplifters enter rehab and turn their lives around.
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NewsRetail industry continues to shed jobs as challenges stack up
The number of retail workers fell by 1.8% year on year in the last quarter of 2019, as stores continued to struggle against a rising tide of challenges, new figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) show.
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NewsSingh’s Premier enjoys Sheffield United’s success at Bramall Lane stall
Sheffield-based c-store retailer Singh’s Premier is reaping the rewards of Sheffield United’s Premier League success this season, thanks to its new stall at the club’s Bramall Lane stadium.
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NewsC-stores frustrated by Mars Wrigley UK’s Opal Fruits snub
Mars Wrigley UK has announced that Opal Fruits are returning to stores for a limited period - but the iconic fruit chews will only be available in the discounters.
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NewsPolice appeal following traumatic armed raid on Derbyshire store
Derbyshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a traumatic armed raid on a village shop in Overseal earlier this week.
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NewsVaping-related illness continues to fall in US as official advice updated
US officials have updated their advice on e-cig usage as the number of people visiting hospitals due to vaping-related illnesses continues to fall.
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NewsStore owners expect soaring meat-free sales to continue
C-store retailers expect the “soaring” sales of meat-free products in January to maintain momentum well into 2020, as shoppers increasingly opt to incorporate vegan products into their everyday diets.
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NewsHeart of England Co-op celebrates most successful trading day in history
The Heart of England Co-operative Society chalked up its most successful trading day in history on Christmas Eve as shoppers flocked to their local stores to top up on festive essentials.