News – Page 81
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Features and analysisHunts Spar group reveals in-store Parcel+ concept
The hub services all major couriers and has the capacity to store large volumes of parcels
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Features and analysisParfetts appoints new commercial director
Richard Bone will support commercial development, as part of Parfetts’ growth plans of achieving a £1bn turnover and expanding their symbol store estate to 2000 stores
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Features and analysisBP implements Auror crime platform and Reveal body cameras
The tech will aid offender identification and allow improved collaboration with the police
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Features and analysisRetail industry shares crime evidence with Home Affairs Select Committee
The Home Affairs Select Committee is taking evidence from the retail sector and police forces as part of its inquiry into violence and abuse against retail workers
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Features and analysisPCC candidates urged to get tough on retail crime
It comes ahead of the the PCC elections on 2 May 2024
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Features and analysisGovernment votes in favour of Tobacco and Vapes Bill
In its Second Reading in Parliament, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill passed by 383 votes to 67
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Features and analysisNisa’s MADL teams up with Kellanova
Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally charity has partnered with grocery brand Kellanova in a move to support grassroots and inclusive football teams across the UK
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Features and analysisMRMU opens seventh Co-op franchise store
The Comberton-based store is one of three opened by the firm in the past five months
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Features and analysisSenior departures announced at Unitas
Unitas Wholesale’s finance director and commercial director are to leave the business in the coming months
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Features and analysisLook inside enhanced Portsmouth One Stop store
Improved zoning and lay out make the store quicker and easier to shop
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Features and analysisGenerational smoking ban will have ‘dire consequences’ for retailers
Imperial Tobacco has warned that the generational smoking ban will damage retailers’ trade and lead to a rise in the illicit market
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Features and analysisParfetts expands presence in Midlands
Parfetts has marked the first anniversary of its Birmingham depot by reaching the milestone of 60 Go Local stores in the region
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Features and analysis80% of UK smokers have bought illicit tobacco in the past year
Research carried out by the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association found the number of smokers that had bought illicit tobacco increased 6% on the previous year
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Features and analysisMPs warn against ban on flavoured vapes
MPs have cautioned against the ban on flavoured vapes, branded packaging and displays in stores
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Features and analysisOne Stop adds a further 39 lines to its fresh range
It follows the addition of 108 new products last October
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Features and analysisRetail sector welcomes new crime measures
Announced by the Prime Minister, the measures include a plan to make assault on a shopworker a specific offence that carries sentences of up to six months
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Features and analysisLarger retailer estate drives Booker sales growth
Booker has achieved sales growth of 5.4% in the past year
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Features and analysisMeasures to protect shopworkers from crime unveiled by Prime Minister
The Prime Minister hopes to send “a message” to those committing crimes against retailers
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Features and analysisSpar’s Community Cashback scheme offers up £100K
The scheme rewarded over 20 different local organisations and charities last year
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Features and analysisJW Filshill launches new website design
The move aims to meet the demands of the “growing number of tech-savvy retailers” joining its KeyStore fascia group.