News – Page 151
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Features and analysisNew legislation to protect Scottish retail staff comes into effect
The retail industry has encouraged police to enforce the new legislation.
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Features and analysisNisa teams with Pladis for Better Biscuits initiative
Eight Nisa stores have been selected for the Better Biscuits category advice trial.
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Features and analysisGovernment action urged to tackle supply chain issues
Logistics UK and British Retail Consortium have called for government action to alleviate supply chain pressures.
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Features and analysisContactless payments set to rise in UK over the next year
A new report predicts contactless payments will make up 47% of all transactions in the UK.
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Features and analysisConcerns over Nisa rebates due to supply issues
Retailers have expressed concern over rumours that Nisa won’t be paying out rebates for this quarter.
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Features and analysisHartlepool Borough and Cleveland Police tackle illicit tobacco
The partnership has resulted in seizures of illict tobacco in the region.
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Features and analysisGender discrimination in wholesale sector reducing but barriers remain
A study found that gender discrimination has reduced compared to before the pandemic.
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Features and analysisSurviving the supply crisis
Retailers tell C-Store about the supply challenges they are facing and how they are ensuring they put food on their shelves
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Features and analysisMcColl’s to focus on Morrisons Daily offer
McColl’s plans to have a 350-site Morrisons Daily estate by November 2022.
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Features and analysisFurther investigations into Horizon impact to take place
The Insolvency Service is looking to hear from postmasters who believe they may have been made bankrupt due to the Horizon IT system.
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Features and analysisFormer Sainsbury’s boss Justin King to speak at the Convenience Conference 2021
Other key speakers at the face-to-face event include AF Blakemore MD James Russell and Co-op MD of property Stuart Hookins.
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Features and analysisElectronic shelf label trial success for Scotmid Co-op and Southern Co-op
The technology is to be rolled out in 23 stores across both co-operatives.
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Features and analysis‘Positive picture’ for convenience sector sales as growth returns
Customer value, basket size and visit frequency all rose in the convenience sector over the past month.
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Features and analysisGander partners with CK Foodstores to reduce food waste
Food waste app Gander is to roll out in 23 CK Foodstores in South Wales.
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Features and analysis‘Lack of respect for HGV drivers’ claims Unite
The government and employers have been accused of ‘dragging their feet’ regarding the ongoing HGV driver situation which is causing issues across the supply chain.
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Features and analysisC-Stores voted number one for positive impact in community
The ACS Community Barometer highlights the essential role of convenience stores and other local services
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Features and analysisBestway opens up cash & carry network to all its symbol group retailers
It has opened access to its 65-depot network to help alleviate some of the pressure being felt in the supply chain.
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Features and analysisSouthern Co-op extends delivery service in Isle of Wight
The same day service is set to roll out to the rest of the island in mid-September
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Features and analysisImperial removes two gantries over counterfeit tobacco sales
Retailers in Bolton and Banbury have had their gantries pulled
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Features and analysisTout’s to open third store in Somerset
The new site will be home to the Tout’s head office and its first restaurant.