News – Page 154
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Features and analysisNisa’s Making a Difference Locally raises £160,000 for local charities
The money raised was split among 53 good causes across the country.
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Features and analysisRetailers ready to score ahead of England-Germany game
Retailers prepare for the crucial Euro 2020 game against Germany.
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Features and analysisHome Affairs Committee urges new offence to protect retail staff
The government and Home Affairs Committee are at odds over sentencing for offences against shop workers.
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Features and analysisCommunity Shop opens seventh store in the UK
The new Community Shop store has opened in Wirral.
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Features and analysisIllicit cigarette trade cost the UK £2bn in 2020
A new report by KPMG found that illicit cigarettes cost the UK government £2bn in lost revenue.
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Features and analysisBook your place at The Convenience Conference 2021
The Convenience Conference 2021 will take place on 14 September at 30 Euston Square in London.
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Features and analysisPayPoint and Scottish Grocers Federation join forces
The two organisations have pledged to work together to support Scottish independent retailers.
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Features and analysisHFSS advertising ban details revealed by government
Details of advertising restriction on HFSS products have been unveiled but no information given on store restrictions.
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Advice GuideHow to spot a fake £50 note
The new polymer £50 has entered circulation in the UK and the Bank of England has listed its security features to prevent fraud.
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Features and analysisLong-term Londis retailer Mike Howe switches to Simply Fresh
Mike Howe is to move to the Simply Fresh supplied by Sainsbury’s model after 30 years at Londis.
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Features and analysisMPs urged to create new offence for assaulting shop workers
The ACS has demanded that those who attack retail workers face tougher penalties.
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Features and analysisRetailer faces prison for illicit tobacco offences
An investigation by Dudley Trading Standards has led to the imprisonment of a retailer for selling illicit tobacco.
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Features and analysisPremier store reaches £1m delivery sales milestone
Premier MJ’s has hit the £1m milestone in just over 12 months.
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Features and analysisCaution urged on National Living Wage increases
The Low Pay Commission has been advised to consider the impact of the pandemic when deciding on any new rates.
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Features and analysisUK Food & Drink Shows postponed until April 2022
The UK Food & Drink Shows will take place 25-27 April 2022.
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Features and analysisFamily-run Edinburgh business to open ninth c-store
Margiotta will open its second East Lothian store next week.
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Features and analysisNisa supply issues cost retailer 20% of sales
Derbyshire retailer Paul Sohal has been outspoken about the service he has received from Nisa.
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Features and analysisMorrisons Wholesale cancels accounts for independent retailers due to driver shortage
The accounts have been cancelled due to a driver shortage with just three days notice.
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Features and analysisParfetts appoints Steve Moore as new head of retail
Moore was previously at Costcutter where he was responsible for sales and recruitment.
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Features and analysisPayPoint pledges to improve working relationship with retailers
PayPoint has promised to do better to support its retailer partners.