News – Page 162
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Features and analysisHow to attract and keep staff at your store
Recruitment is proving to be a struggle for convenience, with store owners finding it difficult to both attract and retain staff. We look at what top retailers are doing to get the right people
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Features and analysisKickstart Scheme improvements suggested to government
The ACS has put forward suggestions as to how the Kickstart Scheme could be improved
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Features and analysisKeystore spread festive cheer to local food banks and children’s nurseries
KeyStore is encouraging retailers to support their local food bank in the run-up to Christmas
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Features and analysisCharity skydive in memory of Raj Aggarwal raises £4,000
Avtar Sidhu is to carry out a skydive to raise money for charity in honour of Raj Aggarwal
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Features and analysisAmendment to Crime Bill welcomed by retail industry
An amendment to introduce tougher penalties for crimes against shopworkers has been tabled to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
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NewsCashback Without Purchase scheme to double by the end of 2021
PayPoint’s Counter Cash service is to be rolled out to 2,000 retailers by the end of the year.
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Features and analysisAge-restricted sales warning issued over rapid delivery services
Mystery shopper research from Serve Legal found that less than half of age-restricted sales completed through rapid delivery services requested identification
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Features and analysisSpar signs partnership with Burnley FC in the Community
Spar has signed a sponsorship deal to support Burnley FC in the Community’s charity work.
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Features and analysisNisa retailer charity donations reach £289,000
The amount raised and number of donations between July and August have increased compared to last year.
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Features and analysisWaitrose enters independent channel with Margiotta partnership
This is the first time Waitrose products will be available through independent convenience stores.
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Features and analysisMcColl’s Morrisons Daily partnership to be extended
The extension will see the number of Morrisons Daily sites increased to 450.
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Features and analysisOne Stop reaches 200,000 foodbank meal donation milestone
One Stop has praised its 10,500 strong colleague workforce and customers for working together to donate 200,000 foodbank meals since March 2021.
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Features and analysisFace coverings mandatory for customers in stores in England
Customers are obliged to wear face coverings in stores in England to tackle the Omicron variant
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Advice GuideHow do face covering restrictions differ throughout the UK?
We break down what you need to know when it comes to face coverings throughout the UK.
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Features and analysisWhat to do if a member of staff has to isolate due to Covid-19?
What do you do if a member of your staff is notified by the NHS app?
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Features and analysisPayPoint outlines ambitious goals for Snappy Shopper partnership
PayPoint hopes to have as many as 5,000 of its retailers signed up to the service.
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Features and analysis
Nisa store in Levens open for business after a makeover
The store has undergone a refit and had its range enhanced.
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Features and analysisWill there be a wine and spirit shortage this Christmas?
Independent retailers are having to plan ahead to overcome predicted shortages in the wine and spirit categories in the run-up to Christmas.
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Features and analysisShopKind campaign urges support for retail staff
New research has found that 38% of shoppers have witnessed violence and abuse against shopworkers.
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Features and analysisWarrington charity boosted by Nisa's MADL community award
The Walton Lea Partnership in Warrington has received £4,000 thanks to Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally charity.