News – Page 191
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NewsBarclays reverses decision to end Post Office cash withdrawals
Barclays has reversed its decision to end customer cash withdrawals from post offices following a public and political backlash to the move.
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NewsFirst Nisa member converts store to Co-op Group franchise model
Somerset retailer Richard Williams is the first Nisa member to convert his store to the Co-op franchise model.
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NewsMPs pressed to bring forward parliamentary bill to protect shopworkers
MPs are being urged to bring forward a Private Members Bill in the new session of parliament to give shopworkers stronger protections from violence and abuse.
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NewsOrganised gang jailed over series of ATM raids across West Midlands
A gang of five men have been jailed for a total of nearly 32 years for a series of ATM attacks across the West Midlands costing over £250,000.
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NewsThornton’s Budgens urges manufacturer support after adding 200 unpackaged lines
North London retailer Andrew Thornton has renewed calls for major manufacturers to “get on board” his plastic-free revolution after unveiling an ‘unpackaged’ range of 200 products in his Thornton’s Budgens store.
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NewsUS health officials urge caution on vaping as health probe continues
US health officials are urging citizens to “consider refraining” from using vaping devices, as the country steps up its investigations into the current outbreak of lung injury which has now claimed the lives of 33 people and sickened almost 1,500.
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NewsCostcutter announces national delivery partnership with Uber Eats
Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) has launched a nationwide partnership with Uber Eats following a successful trial in stores across London and the South East.
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NewsACS launches key retailer advice on offering water refills in store
Retailers considering the installation of a water refill service for customers can now access new ACS Assured Advice on how best to do so.
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NewsScotland announces plans for ‘latte levy’ on single use drinks cups
The Scottish government has announced plans to introduce a so-called ‘latte levy’ on single use drinks cups.
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NewsScotmid revamps Inverkeithing store with enhanced food-to-go offer
Scotmid Co-op has reopened its store in Inverkeithing, Fife, following a major revamp carried out in the wake of rainfall-induced damage.
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Features and analysisResponsible retailing: Better to be safe than sorry
By investing in regular underage sales training, c-stores can remain responsible retailers and ensure they avoid hefty penalties.
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NewsPetition urging Barclays to reverse PO decision gains momentum amid backlash
More than 18,000 people have signed a petition urging Barclays to reverse its decision to end cash withdrawals at post offices from January 2020, amid a growing backlash against the bank’s move.
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NewsChristmas spending forecast to stall as consumer confidence slumps over Brexit concerns
Christmas spending is forecast to rise by less than 1% year on year due to concerns over Brexit, with consumer confidence at a 10-year low, according to a new report.
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Features and analysisBuilding loyalty: Join the club
Loyalty schemes aren’t just about keeping customers away from the competition. C-Store looks at how retailers are using them to boost spend and give back to the community.
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NewsBestway Wholesale’s Retail Development Awards winners revealed
The winners of Bestway Wholesale’s Retail Development Awards 2019 were revealed last night (Thursday) at the London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London.
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NewsStores urged to report shoplifting after decline in police-recorded incidents
Retailers have been urged to report all shop theft after new official figures revealed that the number of shoplifting incidents recorded by police fell in the year ending June 2019.
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Features and analysisHalloween gallery
There are ghostly goings on in c-stores across the UK as independent retailers embrace the spirit of Halloween and get their freak on.
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NewsRetailers in England face £137m business rates rise next April
Retailers in England will have to pay an extra £137m in business rates from next April, according to calculations based on the latest monthly inflation rates.
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NewsManchester Londis store at the heart of National Lottery 25th celebrations
Manchester-based c-store Booth & Howarth was selected as the curtain-raiser for the National Lottery’s 25th anniversary celebrations on Wednesday.
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NewsOfficial rise in shopworker abuse is “tip of iceberg” due to under-reporting
The “sea change” in the rise in physical abuse against shopworkers is just the tip of the iceberg in light of the significant under-reporting of crimes, delegates heard at Tuesday’s ACS Heart of the Community event in London.