News – Page 76
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Features and analysisShadow Policing Minister pledges to move forward with shop worker protection law
Shadow Minister for Policing Alex Norris has reiterated his support for legislation that would make attacks on shop workers a specific offence
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Features and analysisSpar International elects Dominic Hall as president
He is the first Spar UK representative to hold the position
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Features and analysisDhamecha Group expands into Liverpool
The cash and carry wholesaler is extending its operations into the North West of England with a new purpose-built 13th depot set to open in Merseyside
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Features and analysisInPost to reach over 150 Co-op stores by end of year
The Co-op is accelerating its partnership with InPost
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Features and analysisAlan Bates awarded Knighthood in King’s birthday honours
Former subpostmaster Alan Bates has been awarded a Knighthood as part of King Charles III birthday honours
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Features and analysisShoppers to win entire basket for free through SPARaoke
Spar’s new ‘Make Me a Champion’ campaign is set to transform store customers into Karaoke stars
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Features and analysisSandwich manufacturers issue recall over E.coli concerns
Greencore Group and Samworth Brothers are recalling various sandwiches, wraps and salads because of possible contamination with E.coli
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Features and analysisLabour looks to overhaul business rates in manifesto
The Labour Party has unveiled its manifesto for the election on 4 July which includes a planned overhaul of the business rates system
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Features and analysisScottish Government acknowledges enforcement in response to single-use vape consultation
It comes as the Scottish Government has published its response to the consultation on details surrounding the introduction of a ban on disposable vaping products
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Features and analysisFootball for footfall: Bestway launches major Euros campaign nationwide
Retailers are encouraged to join in the fun and showcase their football skills while scoring big on “impressive” deals and promotions
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Features and analysisRetailers to see £233.5m boost from England’s first match against Serbia at Euro 2024
13.6m consumers are expected to tune into England’s first match against Serbia from home, a new report from VoucherCodes.co.uk has revealed
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Features and analysisTom Slaven named new president of Scottish Wholesale Association
He will succeed Julie Dunn, operations director of Blantyre-based Dunns Food and Drinks, who has held the position for six years
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Features and analysisNisa’s Making a Difference Locally offers more support to Pride Pot
To mark Pride Month, Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity is increasing the Pride Pot allocation to £1,000 per cause
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Features and analysisConservative Party manifesto focuses on small businesses
Launched ahead of the General Election on 4 July, the manifesto boasts a focus on supporting small and medium-sized businesses
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Features and analysisThe Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust extends education bursaries to families of grocery workers
The charity will offer financial aid to families of convenience, grocery workers and pharmacists across the UK, to help them succeed at school, university or college
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Features and analysisLiberal Democrats overlook retail crime in election manifesto
The Liberal Democrats have revealed the party’s priorities for the upcoming election
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Features and analysisBooker launches Shop Locally Tobacco Club
The Shop Locally Tobacco Club was launched following feedback from retailers
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Features and analysisRole of c-stores as an employer highlighted by new research
In its evidence to the Low Pay Commission, the ACS has highlighted the importance of convenience stores as a source of ememployment
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Features and analysisTDR Capital becomes majority shareholder of Asda
Zuber Issa has sold his shares to the private equity firm and will focus on forecourt sites he acquired from the EG Group
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Features and analysisIBVTA manifesto urges next government to treat vaping different to smoking
The manifesto presents six “key asks” informed by the industry’s expertise and research