News – Page 52
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Features and analysisGovernment pledges to work with convenience sector on employment legislation
The Minister for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets, Justin Madders, has written to the Association of Convenience Stores to acknowledge the challenges faced by the sector
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Features and analysisSpar gets cool with Frozen Fortune customer campaign
Spar shoppers have the chance to win one of four £10,000 grand prizes through the Frozen Fortune customer campaign
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Features and analysisPeter Batt and Ayaz Alam to leave Nisa
It was confirmed that Batt and Alam were exiting the business as part of a “wider group strategy to deliver growth and enhance value for member-owners and partners”
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Features and analysisVape trade body calls for balance when reporting on sector
The IBVTA has called for balance ahead of major changes to the vape sector
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Features and analysisRetailer takes to Radio 5 Live to say shoplifting is the worst it’s ever been
Fed member and northern district president Martin Ward recently took to the airwaves to slam the rise in shoplifting
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Features and analysisA banker’s predictions for the food and drinks market of 2025
Global investment bankers Houlihan Lokey have revealed a glimpse into next year’s food and drink fortunes
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Features and analysisCCEP cracks open key trends to watch in 2025
Several key trends will shape the soft drink category in 2025, according to Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
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Features and analysisThe Post Office Horizon IT inquiry ends after three years of evidence
The Post Office Horizon IT inquiry was led by retired high court judge Sir Wyn Williams
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Features and analysisPost Office delivers £20 million boost to postmasters ahead of Christmas
The Post Office has accelerated the delivery of a £20 million boost to postmasters’ pay packets this month
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Features and analysisCash usage in shops rises for second year running, BRC study reveals
A new study by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed that cash usage in shops has risen for the second consecutive year
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Features and analysisACS urges Treasury Committee to support multiple payment options
The ACS has given evidence to a Treasury Committee on the acceptance of cash and its current regulations
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Features and analysisConvenience retailers must be price savvy as channel is forecast to hit £43.2bn
Food and grocery spending in UK convenience stores is projected to reach £43.2bn by 2028
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Features and analysisSecurity officer blackmailed by known prolific shoplifter
A security officer - who cannot be named - found themself at the mercy of a known local shoplifter who threatened to expose them after recognising them on a dating app
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Features and analysis‘It’s important retailers learn from shop theft’: Frontline security officer shares experiences of retail crime
An anonymous security officer reveals the dangerous reality that lies behind the uniform, and how retail workers must act together against the wave of brazen thefts
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Features and analysisLatvian authorities take down huge illicit cigarette factory
Latvian State Police and the Border Guard have dismantled a criminal network involved in illegal tobacco production
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Features and analysisWestminster store must close after contravening its alcohol licence conditions
Convenience store caught selling alcohol outside of legal hours to undercover detectives has lost its alcohol licence
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Product NewsSpar North of England meal deal upgrades improve value and range
Major upgrades have been made to Spar North of England’s range of meal deals
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Features and analysisScrooge is alive and kicking at Reach, Fed says after price increases
Independent retailers condemn newspaper publisher Reach for using the festive period to try to sneak through cover price rises
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Features and analysisMost retailers would prefer raising legal age for smoking to 21 over complete ban
Majority of retailers would prefer raising minimum legal age of purchase to 21 rather than a generational smoking ban
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Features and analysis8.2m vapes thrown away every week
Material Focus research found the number of vapes thrown away or incorrectly recycled has risen to 8.2m per week