News – Page 174
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Features and analysisTwo more former postmasters acquitted in Horizon saga
The former postmasters have been acquitted of offences relating to the Post Office’s Horizon system.
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Features and analysisRetail industry demands more support for abused shopworkers
A collective of retailers and trade bodies have appealed to the government to introduce increased protection for shopworkers against abuse.
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Features and analysisConvenience sector sees 6% turnover growth in 2020
Unaffiliated independents and Co-operative society stores saw the highest turnover increases in 2020.
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Features and analysisThornton’s Budgens sold to The Kavanagh Group
Leading independent retailer Andrew Thornton has sold his Budgens store in Belsize Park, London to The Kavanagh Group.
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Features and analysisStores stripped of alcohol licences due to illicit tobacco sales
Two stores in West Yorkshire have had their alcohol licences taken away to send a message against the trading of illicit tobacco.
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Features and analysisHermes commission cut ‘a slap in the face’ for retailers
The parcel company has cut its commission rates for processing items for the second time in two years, sparking retailer fury.
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Features and analysisGovernment confirms 21 May for 10p plastic bag charge introduction
Defra has confirmed that the charge for plastic bags will increase from 5p to 10p on 21 May.
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Features and analysisACS launches Raj Aggarwal Trophy
The award has been crearted to celebrate outstanding community retailers.
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Features and analysisBritvic reveals c-store soft drinks winners and losers of 2020
The firm unveiled its findings at the launch of the Britvic Soft Drinks Review.
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Features and analysisFunctional drinks is a £27m opportunity for convenience
Britvic is urging retailers to tap into demand for health and wellness lines.
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Features and analysisATM transactions back on the rise
ATM transactions are up 18% however they have yet to return to pre-Covid-19 levels.
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Features and analysisF’real application process sparks retailer anger
Retailers are frustrated over application refusals while others are facing a 20-week wait.
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Features and analysisNew HMRC checks on tobacco track and trace system
Retailers have until 27 June 2021 to ensure that they are properly registered for the UK track and trace system.
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Features and analysisCalls for Northern Ireland retail voucher scheme to be extended to the rest of the UK
Every adult in Northern Ireland will be given a £100 voucher to be spent on the high street.
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Features and analysisFurther inquiries into Post Office’s Horizon system ruled out
Business minister Paul Scully claimed the non-statutory inquiry would be enough.
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Features and analysisPlastic bag charge increase delayed
DEFRA has delayed the increase to “ensure businesses have sufficient time to prepare for the changes”.
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Features and analysisIndustry rallies behind Raj Aggarwal charity drive
Retailers and suppliers have pledged to #DoAsRajWouldDo in memory of the retailer.
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Features and analysisFormer Post Office chief executive Paula Vennells steps down from director roles
Vennells has quit her director roles in the wake of the Horizon scandal.
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Features and analysisHorizon postmaster convictions quashed
39 of the 42 convictions in relation to the Post Office’s Horizon system have been quashed.
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Features and analysisLockdown easing leads to dip in convenience visits and basket spend
Basket spend dropped slightly as lockdown restrictions began to ease