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NewsLeicester store explosion: Three men found guilty of murder
Three men who blew up a convenience store in an insurance scam plot have been found guilty of murdering five people.
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NewsPlastic bag charge to be extended to all retailers
The government has announced proposals to extend the single use plastic bag charge to all retailers by 2020.
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NewsConsumer confidence hits five-year low in December
A long-running index measuring consumer confidence hit a five-year low in December, dropping by one point to -14.
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NewsMinimum unit pricing in Wales should be set at 50p, says ACS
The minimum unit price for alcohol in Wales should be set at 50p in line with existing legislation in Scotland, according to the Association of Convenience Stores.
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NewsOnline retail sales exceed 20% of all retailing for first time
Online sales exceeded 20% of all retailing in November for the first time, while online food sales grew by 2.8% compared with the previous year, according to official new data.
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NewsHigh street report calls for town centre transformation
A government-commissioned report has recommended how to spend the £675m high street fund announced in the Budget and calls for more local action to transform town centres, including utilising empty shops.
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NewsAlmost three-quarters of retailers meet salt-reduction targets
Almost three-quarters (73%) of retailers have met government-set salt level reduction targets, according to new data.
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NewsFoodservice delivery threat to c-stores highlighted in new report
More than one in three people are less likely to cook at home because of food delivery services, according to new research highlighting the threat of the growing trend to c-stores.
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NewsCash payments fall 29% over the last 10 years, says report
Cash payments have dropped from 63% of all payments to 34% over the last 10 years, but approximately eight million people (17%) say cash is an economic necessity, according to a new report suggesting the UK is not ready to go cashless.
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NewsCentral England Co-op opened 10 new stores in 2018
Central England Co-op opened 10 new stores across the UK in 2018 as part of a £13.5m investment programme.
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NewsDeposit Return Scheme confirmed in new waste strategy
The government has confirmed a consultation on a Deposit Return Scheme for single-use drinks containers, with a view to implementation by 2023.
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NewsCash-only retailers missing out at Christmas, study finds
A study by payments company Square has revealed that more than three million small businesses are expected to miss out on sales this Christmas because they rely solely on cash.
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NewsMinisters publish legislation to upgrade workers' rights
The government has published new employment legislation introducing rights for all workers to request a more predictable and stable contract, in a bid to provide more financial security for those on flexible contracts.
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NewsJames Hall launches latest company-owned store
Trading at James Hall & Co’s 118th company-owned store has commenced in the Cumbrian market town of Kirkby Stephen.
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NewsHousehold spending falls for second month in a row
Household spending fell for the second month in a row during November and at a faster rate than the month before, new data from Visa’s UK Consumer Spending Index reveals.
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NewsJames Hall introduces new ticket rails to cut plastic waste
Spar wholesaler James Hall & Co has launched a scheme to help increase the sustainability of stores by reducing the amount of unnecessary plastic waste on the shop floor.
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NewsLong-serving Costcutter retailers invest in Shopper First revamp
Long-serving Costcutter retailers Michelle and Mike Brown have invested in a new refurbishment in a bid to become the group’s flagship store of the North East.
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NewsScottish government caps rise in business rates
The Scottish government has capped a rise in business rates at a below-inflation level of 2.1%.
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NewsSainsbury's and Asda seek delay into merger inquiry
Sainsbury’s and Asda are seeking a judicial review for a delay in the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) inquiry into their proposed £7.3bn merger.
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NewsNisa launches Just Around the Corner campaign
Nisa has launched a festive campaign, offering a range of deals across various categories.