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NewsProportion of crimes resulting in charges at lowest since records began
The proportion of crimes resulting in a charge or summons fell to 7.8% in the year to March, marking the lowest figures since the Home Office began compiling the data in 2015.
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NewsCJ Lang stores trial new stands for Healthy Living Programme
Twelve Spar Scotland stores are trialling new in-store stands for the Scottish government-funded Healthy Living Programme.
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NewsSpar retailer set to introduce free water refill station
A Somerset-based Spar retailer is poised to introduce a free water refill station in store in a move he described as “inevitable”.
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NewsCamelot anticipates Lottery sales boost for retailers this week
National Lottery retailers can expect increased sales this week thanks to the Lotto Must Be Won draw and a special EuroMillions draw, according to Camelot.
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NewsCentral England Co-op’s crime crackdown yields positive results
Central England Co-op has overseen a 6% drop in burglaries and 30% decrease in robberies across its stores following a major crackdown on retail crime.
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NewsWest Midlands family opens Nisa store on site of former business
A Nisa Local store in the West Midlands has opened under the ownership of Pal Singh, more than 30 years after his father sold his business on the site.
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NewsM&S opens Simply Food concessions in WHSmith stores
Marks and Spencer is trialling Simply Food concessions in four WHSmith stores in towns where it has recently closed sites.
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NewsGovernment consults on raising National Lottery minimum playing age to 18
The government is consulting on raising the minimum age limit to play National Lottery games to 18.
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NewsEnvironment secretary backs “all in” Deposit Return Scheme
Environment secretary Michael Gove has backed a comprehensive Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers.
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NewsCheshire One Stop store subjected to “terrifying” armed robbery
Cheshire Constabulary are appealing for witnesses following a “terrifying” armed robbery at a One Stop store in Warrington.
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NewsExpanding South West c-store group enjoys success at first Spar store
An expanding South West c-store group is enjoying higher-than-expected sales at its new, fifth store, which is its first to trade under the Spar brand.
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NewsTobacco sniffer dog snaps up top Trading Standards prize
A sniffer dog who has helped to uncover more than £8m worth of illicit tobacco in the last six years has been awarded the top prize at the annual Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) Hero Awards 2019 - the first time the accolade has been handed to an animal.
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NewsHigh street footfall declines -4.5% in June, data reveals
High street footfall declined by -4.5% year on year in the five weeks to 29 June 2019, in contrast to a 0.1% increase in June last year, according to new data.
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NewsMan jailed following Ipswich c-store robbery spree
A man has been jailed for five years following two convenience store armed robberies in eight days in Ipswich.
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NewsMan jailed following armed robbery at Lincolnshire One Stop
A man has been jailed for four years and eight months following a crowbar-wielding armed robbery at a One Stop store in Lincolnshire.
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NewsBusinesses urged to comply with new tax laws as deadline looms
Businesses with an annual turnover above £85,000 are being urged to immediately sign up to the new Making Tax Digital (MTD) system ahead of the 7 August VAT filing date.
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NewsEconomic benefits of DRS highlighted as questions remain unanswered
An all-encompassing Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) would be eight times more beneficial to the UK economy than a more restricted ‘on the go’ system, government analysis has revealed – but questions over the in-store practicalities of a DRS remain unanswered.
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NewsCostcutter Supermarkets Group updates retailer mobile app
Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) has released an upgraded version of its bespoke mobile app that enables retailers to complete their orders more easily.
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NewsVape shops open for business in West Midlands hospitals
Specialist vaping shops have opened for business in two West Midlands hospitals as the number of adults switching from smoking to vaping continues to rise.
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NewsImpulse purchases decline as convenience loses young shoppers
A declining proportion of young people shopping in convenience stores has contributed to a -4% fall in shoppers purchasing on impulse, according to HIM’s analysis of its latest report.