News – Page 19
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NewsGovernment moves a step closer to ending unfair pay
The Government’s manifesto commitment to deliver a genuine living wage took a step closer today
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NewsLeverhulme Trust opens its undergraduate bursary applications scheme
The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust launches its 2025/2026 undergraduate bursary scheme
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NewsWaitrose sees ‘sober summer’ as low and no sales surge
Waitrose has reported a significant rise in low and no alcohol sales this summer, with the category up 32% compared to last year
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NewsScottish retailers report ongoing customer demand for banned disposable vapes
A survey from the SGF reveals many customers are still unaware of the ban on single-use vapes
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NewsOne in three young adults uncomfortable with body worn cameras
Body-worn cameras are reshaping public behaviour among those who’ve grown up online
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NewsShoppers warned after ‘potentially dangerous’ Labubu dolls seized in shops
Authorities have issued warnings to shoppers after counterfeit Labubu dolls were seized from shops across the UK
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NewsProlific thief jailed after stealing from Dudley area stores
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for over five months after stealing from numerous Dudley stores
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NewsMarch Foods appoints new managing director
Food packaging manufacturer March Foods has appointed Tracy Southwell as its new managing director
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NewsVapers save over £2k a year compared to cost of smoking cigarettes
Data from Vape Superstore reveals huge gap in costs between smoking and vaping
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NewsShoplifter who used underwear as a disguise jailed for 40 weeks
A poorly disguised thief who targeted stores 14 times in July has been jailed
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NewsRetailers warn of rising prices and job losses if Chancellor hikes taxes
A survey of retail CFOs reveals that government policies from the last Budget have forced 85% of businesses to raise prices
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NewsExperts challenge ‘gateway’ concerns on UK teen vaping and smoking
UKVIA challenges BMJ research suggesting vaping UK teens are just as likely to smoke as their peers in the 70s
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NewsThe ACS welcomes Government’s Small Business Plan for local shops
The Association of Convenience Stores has welcomed the publication of the Government’s Small Business Plan
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NewsRetail Insight unveils its WasteInsight platform expansion with next-generation AI for retailers
AI-powered enhancements to help retailers slash food waste, boost sustainability, and drive profitability
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NewsSGF urges next Scottish Government to support local shops
The SGF has published its manifesto ahead of the 2026 election, with retail crime and reducing business costs topping the agenda
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News‘UK first’ micro format Co-op On The Go to offer food by day, deliveries by night
Co-op’s new micro format stores will serve grab-and-go food by day and ‘dark trade’ deliveries by night
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NewsRetailers urged to prepare for parcel growth as Royal Mail hits 8,000 Collect+ locations
Royal Mail services are now available across 8,000 Collect+ locations, retailers have been urged to prepare for a growth in parcel volumes, customers and commission
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NewsParfetts appoints general manager for new Southampton depot
Parfetts has appointed Graham Barton as general manager of its new Southampton depot set to open later this year
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NewsBira responds to the shocking latest ONS figures on retail crime
The British Independent Retailers Association issues stark warning to government after 20% rise in retail crime
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NewsJW Filshill appoints new regional development manager for Fife and east coast
JW Filshill has appointed Hazel Lee as regional development manager for Fife and Scotland’s east coast