News – Page 47
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Features and analysis£10k worth of tobacco stolen in one night at Plymouth store theft
Police in the city need help investigating a huge tobacco theft which took place in a Premier store last week
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Features and analysisACS responds to ONS figures showing shocking rise in shop theft
The ACS has responded to the publication of the latest crime figures from the Office for National Statistics
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Features and analysisAF Blakemore reports increased efficiencies despite dip in sales
AF Blakemore has just announced its results for the 2023/24 financial year
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Features and analysisHow a year of legislative changes is weighing down independent retailers
A single-use vape ban, a hike in employee wages and no more volume promotions on High in Fat, Sugar or Salt (HFSS) foods. That’s just a few legislative hurdles independent retailers face in 2025. But what’s the real damage behind shop doors when the government imposes several legislative changes within a year?
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Features and analysisCash usage surges as UK withdrawals rise for third consecutive year
The UK is witnessing a continued resurgence in cash usage, as revealed by a new report from Nationwide Building Society
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Features and analysisRetail crime spiralling out of control costing retailers £4.2 billion a year
Retail violence and abuse increased over 50% to more than 2,000 incidents a day, the BRC reports in its annual report
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Features and analysisACS’s Rural Shop Report 2025 shows rural retailers provide vital community support
The latest ACS report celebrates what local stores do in smaller, more isolated communities
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Features and analysisPaypoint on target to continue growth through 2025 and beyond
Paypoint has issued a trading update for the last quarter of 2024
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Features and analysisNisa’s Making a Difference Locally supported over 360,000 people in 2024
Nisa’s MADL charity has touched the lives of over 360,000 people in a year
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Features and analysisCTSI offers free online course on vape ban for retailers
Chartered Trading Standards Institute offering free course for vape retailers
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Features and analysisFood Standards Agency results show stores nationwide scoring zero
Analysis this month has revealed how many stores don’t meet requirements
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Features and analysisEight Crewe stores found selling illicit tobacco by JTI
An undercover operation in Crewe has highlighted the extent of the issue
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Features and analysisAI shopping app Ubacart launches in Nisa and Costcutter retailers’ stores
Ubacart launched earlier this month in CK Foodstores in Wales and James Retail stores
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Features and analysisBestway enters long-term partnership with James Retail
Bestway Retail, part of Bestway Wholesale, has announced a new long-term partnership with James Retail
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Features and analysisBritish Nutrition Foundation calls on retailers to help children eat healthier snacks
New initiative aims to bring healthier snacks to the forefront this September
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Features and analysisDRS takes step forward with legislation implementation
England and Northern Ireland see the legislation for the scheme launched today (27 January), ahead of its introduction in October 2027
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Features and analysisEx-high street chief to review business support for disabled and long-term sick
Independent review led by former John Lewis boss Sir Charlie Mayfield is officially underway
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Features and analysisStorm Éowyn forces stores across Northern Ireland and Scotland to close
Many retailers have taken to social media to keep their customers informed
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Features and analysisSnappy Shopper goes nationwide amid surge in online commerce
Snappy Shopper reports an impressive 42% year-on-year growth
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Features and analysisWhat to do if your store has been affected by storms
With storm Éowyn forcing shops to close, here’s what to do if you’re faced with damage