News – Page 176
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Features and analysisIncrease to Scottish plastic bag charge comes into effect 1 April
The minimum price of a single-use carrier bag (SUCB) in Scotland will be increasing from 5p to 10p from 1 April.
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Features and analysisGovernment called on to expand home testing to convenience stores
The government has been called on to expand home testing to include local shops.
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Features and analysisWhat was unveiled to retailers at Nisa Live?
Nisa set out some ambitious goals during its Live retailer conference.
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Features and analysisDeposit Return Scheme set to be delayed until 2024
The government has launched a second consultation on the Deposit Return Scheme.
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Features and analysisSussex Police and Co-op crime reporting scheme sees success
A new crime recording scheme has led to an increase in reports to police and arrests.
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Features and analysisWarrington stores closed following illicit tobacco investigation
Closure orders have been imposed on two stores in Warrington following a raid by Cheshire Constabulary.
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Features and analysisCircularity Scotland appointed as Scottish Deposit Return Scheme administrator
Circularity Scotland Limited has been appointed as the new administrator to oversee operation of Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
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Features and analysis1.2 million incidents of abuse against shop workers recorded during pandemic
Nine out of ten shop workers have been victim of abuse over the past year, new Association of Convenience Stores research has found.
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Interviews and ProfilesHeroes of Lockdown: a celebration of the convenience channel
A year on from the start of the first lockdown, leading figures join Convenience Store to pay tribute to our sector as we launch our Heroes of Lockdown retailer interview series.
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Features and analysisHeroes of Lockdown: a year in review
We look back at some of the key national and sector happenings that hit the headlines since the first lockdown.
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Features and analysisSpar launches charity campaign in memory of Raj Aggarwal
The campaign is being led by A.F. Blakemore and Raj’s wife Sunita
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Features and analysisMore customers wearing face coverings in stores
Better adherence to face covering guidance amongst customers has been reported in the convenience channel.
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Features and analysisBetter protection demanded for shop workers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for tougher sentencing to address attacks against shop workers.
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Features and analysisCostcutter and Simply Fresh continue supply partnership
Costcutter Supermarkets Group and Simply Fresh have announced a continuation of their supply partnership.
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Interviews and ProfilesIceland trials convenience format under Swift brand
Retailer Iceland has launched a new convenience format under the Swift brand promising ‘Fast, Fresh, Local’.
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Features and analysisOne month to enter The Convenience Awards 2021
Retailers have until 12 April to get their entries in for The Convenience Awards 2021.
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Features and analysisScottish Deposit Return Scheme timeline under review
A review into the Scottish Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has been launched by the government due to concerns over Covid-19 pressures.
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Features and analysisHealth Lottery offers free tickets for Mother’s Day promotion
The Health Lottery is helping retailers celebrate Mother’s Day with a free ticket promotion running in several newspapers.
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Features and analysisAbuse against shop workers rises during pandemic
USDAW research has found that 88% of shop workers suffered verbal abuse during 2020.
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Features and analysisACS urges flexible Deposit Returns Scheme
The ACS has urged government to create a DRS system that works for all types of stores.