News – Page 9
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NewsAllwyn makes final call for Local Retail Champions entries
There’s just a week left to enter Allwyn’s annual retailer competition
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NewsGovernment urges businesses to prepare for floods
Millions of businesses and homes across the country are being urged to get ‘flood ready’ by the Government
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NewsACS calls for business rate reform in Autumn Budget
The ACS has submitted evidence to the Treasury ahead of the Autumn Budget on 26 November
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NewsCo-op research warns 60,000 shops and tens of thousands of jobs at risk
Frightening Co-op research warns 60,000 small shops are at risk unless the Government delivers rates reform in full at the Budget
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NewsYou’re nicked! TV’s PC Reg Hollis aids police in apprehending Co-op shoplifter
An actor helped police catch shoplifter by sitting on his legs as they handcuffed him
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NewsHenderson Technology marks 15 years of EDGEPoS on World Mental Health Day
Henderson Technology is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its EDGEPoS system with mental health initiatives
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NewsCo-op announces move to 100% ASC certification across farmed seafood by 2027
Co-op plans to transition to 100% of its own brand farmed seafood range to ASC certification by 2027
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NewsUK Deposit Management Organisation sets out specifications for DRS reverse vending machines
UK Deposit Management Organisation has published the official Reverse Vending Machine Specification which sets out the requirements for machines used as part of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme
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NewsGovernment issues response to Horizon Inquiry report recommendations
Funded legal support, and extension of deadlines and a forward facing plan of action have been announced
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NewsWorld Mental Health Day: What resources are available?
To mark World Mental Health Day, industry charity GroceryAid has reminded the retail sector of the suite of support services available to them
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NewsScotmid’s 13-week Cracking Deals of Christmas campaign launches
Scotmid is rolling out a value campaign this festive season with its Cracking Deals of Christmas
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NewsGovernment announces crackdown on rogue traders selling vapes to children
Government publishes call for evidence for expert views on new rules for retailers regarding underage sales
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NewsVPZ urges Scottish Government to adopt UK licensing scheme for vape retailers
UK vape retailer VPZ has written to the Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray
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NewsBooker’s Scoot platform celebrates 100th store opening
Scoot celebrates major milestone with 100th store launch for Booker’s rapid grocery platform
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NewsLicensing scheme proposals cautiously welcomed by industry
The industry has largely welcomed plans for a licensing scheme for retailers as part of the proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill
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NewsSt Andrew’s First Aid receives £5k from Scotmid cementing ten-year partnership
St Andrew’s First Aid receives donation from Scottish convenience retailer, marking decade of partnership
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NewsScottish Grocers’ Federation issues retailer advice on nicotine pouches
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has issued advice on selling pouches for stores
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NewsCall for evidence on proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill
The government has launched a consultation on the proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill, appealing for evidence to help decide on the potential legislation
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NewsPair awarded King’s Commendation for Bravery for intervening in 2016 Spar raid
Bravery during a raid on a Spar in 2016 which saw two men threatened with crowbars recognised by the King
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NewsWelsh store chain fined £36,000 for selling unsafe food
Company fined £36k after Pembrokeshire Council uncovered food allergen labelling breaches