News – Page 167
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NewsUSDAW urges minimum wage of at least £10 per hour
Retail workers trade union USDAW has called for the National Minimum Wage to be increased to £10 per hour.
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Advice GuideCan convenience stores cash in on the online delivery trend?
Independent retailers have moved quickly to introduce delivery services to their businesses but what’s the point if your customers don’t know about it?
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Features and analysisCoronavirus: Will the boost to local shopping last after lockdown?
New research from YouGov suggests the trend might be here to stay
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NewsDeadline approaching for Horizon Post Office Historical Shortfall Scheme closure
Postmasters who experienced shortfalls related to Post Office computer system Horizon have a month left to apply to the claims scheme.
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NewsFace coverings for customers in shops to be mandatory from 24 July
Customers in shops in England will be obliged to wear face coverings from 24 July, the government has confirmed.
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Advice GuideGoing viral in lockdown: the best examples of c-store social media from around the world
Social media is a powerful tool for an independent retailer looking to engage in their community. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun with it.
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NewsSpar reminds customers to stay loyal in digital campaign
Spar’s digital campaign to encourage consumers to keep supporting independent retailers has returned for the summer.
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NewsClarity on Summer Statement VAT cut welcomed
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the inclusion of certain food and drink sales in the reduced rate of VAT announced by the Chancellor in his Summer Statement.
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NewsSenior shake-up at Simply Fresh
Simply Fresh has appointed Michael O’Loughlin as its new chief operating officer, effective 31 August.
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NewsRetail industry confusion over VAT cut in Summer Statement
The Chancellor’s Summer Statement revealed a series of measures to kickstart the hospitality industry, however the retail sector was mostly left out in the cold.
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Advice GuideHow to retain customers post-lockdown
Business has never been better but what happens when customers start to drift back to the multiples? How can you keep the shoppers you gained during lockdown?
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NewsPaypoint and RingGo partner for in-store parking payments
PayPoint and payment app RingGo have joined forced to launch RingGo Retail, a new offering that enables drivers to pay for parking at over 27,000 retailers across the UK.
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NewsGovernment stance on retail crime disappoints sector
The government’s response to a call for evidence on violence towards shopworkers has left the retail industry disappointed.
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NewsNisa retailers raise £280,000 for charity
Nisa retailers have supported good causes with almost £280,000 since the start of the UK pandemic.
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NewsPret a Manger ‘missing a trick’ with restructure
Food to go chain Pret a Manger has been accused of missing out on an opportunity by not working with the convenience channel as it announces site closures.
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NewsGroceryAid launches School Essentials Grant scheme
GroceryAid has launched the School Essentials Grant to reduce the financial impact on parents working in the industry when children go back to school in September.
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NewsCMA issues price-gouging warning to retailers
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has expressed concern over price-gouging during the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsSpar Marie Curie fundraising hits £1.5m milestone
Charity Marie Curie has announced that fundraising for families living with terminal illness by Spar UK has reached £1.5 million in the past three years.
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NewsScottish face coverings decision slammed by SGF
The Scottish government’s announcement that face coverings in shops are to become mandatory has been criticised by the Scottish Grocers Federation (SGF).
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NewsJW Filshill launches KeyStore business website to drive membership
Wholesaler JW Filshill has unveiled a new business website for its KeyStore symbol group, designed to give prospective retailers a central hub to access information about the fascia and how to join the group.