News – Page 169
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Features and analysis‘Lack of respect for HGV drivers’ claims Unite
The government and employers have been accused of ‘dragging their feet’ regarding the ongoing HGV driver situation which is causing issues across the supply chain.
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Features and analysisC-Stores voted number one for positive impact in community
The ACS Community Barometer highlights the essential role of convenience stores and other local services
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Features and analysisBestway opens up cash & carry network to all its symbol group retailers
It has opened access to its 65-depot network to help alleviate some of the pressure being felt in the supply chain.
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Features and analysisSouthern Co-op extends delivery service in Isle of Wight
The same day service is set to roll out to the rest of the island in mid-September
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Features and analysisImperial removes two gantries over counterfeit tobacco sales
Retailers in Bolton and Banbury have had their gantries pulled
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Features and analysisTout’s to open third store in Somerset
The new site will be home to the Tout’s head office and its first restaurant.
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Features and analysisSnappy Shopper and Central England Co-op agree delivery partnership
Snappy Shopper and Central England Co-op have signed a partnership allowing shoppers in the Midlands and East Anglia to be able to order groceries online following a successful trial.
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Features and analysisBooker HGV drivers considering strike action over pay row
HGV drivers at Booker’s Thamesmead depot are to be balloted on industrial action over a pay dispute.
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Features and analysisGroceryAid sees rise in need for its support services
The charity spent £5m delivering emotional, practical and financial support to colleagues in need over the past year.
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Features and analysisScotmid launches community scheme to help prevent reoffending
Scotmid has launched a new collaborative pilot programme designed to help people involved in crime to make positive life changes.
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Features and analysisACS launches HFSS operations survey
Feedback from retailers and suppliers on HFSS is being by the ACS
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Features and analysisTime running out for Community Ownership funding applications
Community-run shops that are at risk could avail of a £150m fund.
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Features and analysisAction needed to take on repeat offenders against retail staff
The retail industry has called on the government to carry out action on tackling repeat offending.
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Features and analysisCosta Coffee trials new hot and iced machines
The new machines provide both hot and cold drinks, with more than 500 options for customers.
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Features and analysisPhilip Morris cigarette ban proposal hit by lobby groups
Lobby group Forest warned that banning cigarettes in the UK will fuel the illicit trade.
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Features and analysisParfetts launches new retailer ordering app
Parfetts has launched a new app allowing retailers to order next day delivery up to midday of the day before.
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Features and analysisIllicit cigarettes and hold-rolling tobacco seized from retailers
Illicit tobacco with a street value of £7,000 was seized from retailers in Shropshire.
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Features and analysisGovernment criticised for retail staff exclusion from self-isolation changes
The government has come under fire for not including shop workers in changes to self-isolation guidelines.
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Features and analysisHorizon victims to receive compensation
Any postmaster that has had their conviction overturned could receive interim compensation of up to £100,000.
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Features and analysisHFSS regulations will hit one in five convenience purchases
Proposed restrictions on high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products could impact one in every five purchases in convenience stores.