News – Page 178
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Features and analysisRetailers get inspired for Valentine’s Day and Pancake Tuesday
Retailers are getting in the mood for Valentine’s Day with their seasonal displays.
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Features and analysisRetail industry unites to urge better protection for shopworkers
The CEOs of the leading retail businesses have written to the government calling for more protection from abuse.
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Features and analysisLack of face coverings high among customers in convenience
Research has found that a lack of face coverings is going unchallenged in convenience.
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Interviews and ProfilesWhat are the global trends hitting the convenience channel?
Where can UK retailers gain inspiration from? Mark Wohltmann of NACS takes a global approach.
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NewsPost-Christmas budgets see Co-op Honest Value sales surge
Nisa retailers have reported sales growth in the Co-op Honest Value range as conscious shoppers seek low prices post-Christmas.
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Features and analysisDemand for buying convenience stores jumps during Covid-19
The convenience sector saw a significant increase in interest from buyers during 2020, attracted by a jump in average sales caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Features and analysisWhat happens if a staff member won’t get a Covid-19 vaccine?
The Covid-19 vaccine is being rolled out by the NHS but what happens if a staff member doesn’t want to take it?
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Features and analysisJTI reports high levels of responsible retailing in Brighton
Strong responsible retailing compliance reported in Brighton by JTI
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Features and analysisWidespread praise for passing of retail workers protection legislation in Scotland
The retail industry has praised the Scottish Parliament for voting to support the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill.
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Features and analysisWhat do Welsh stores need to change to be Covid-19 compliant?
New government guidance on Covid-19 safety for Welsh retailers has come into effect at short notice.
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NewsSteve Bassett to open Sainsbury’s supplied Simply Fresh store
Top convenience retailer Steve Bassett is set to open a Sainsbury’s supplied Simply Fresh store.
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NewsWhat is Retail NI calling for to support store owners?
Trade body Retail NI has identified five areas that would retailers during the pandemic.
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NewsStockpiling of paper products returned during November lockdown
PayPoint research found a spike in sales of paper products in the convenience channel in the fourth quarter of 2020
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NewsRetail industry urges extension to business rates support
The government has been urged to extend the business rates discount in 2021/22 to avoid a ‘sudden shock’ in the form of a high rates bill for retailers.
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NewsWilliam Reed UK Food & Drink Shows to run in July
The William Reed-organised UK Food & Drink Shows comprising Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show, The Ingredients Show, Foodex, National Convenience Show and The Forecourt Show have been re-scheduled until 5-7 July 2021.
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Features and analysisHow can retailers unlock £1bn in soft drink category sales?
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I’s Alpesh Mistry discusses its category vision and how the business is working closely with independent retailers.
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Features and analysisPressure mounts on government to prioritise retail workers for Covid-19 vaccine
The government has offered to consider retail workers as a priority for the Covid-19 vaccine which is being rolled out across the country however the retail industry continues to demand guarantees.
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Features and analysisAre smoke-free products growing in convenience?
More than half of retailers (59%) have reported that more customers are looking for smoke-free alternatives to cigarettes, a new study has revealed.
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Features and analysisWhat flavours will your customers be looking for in 2021?
Do you know what the next big flavour trend will be? Kerry Taste & Nutrition examines some of the key flavour trends for 2021 and how you can tailor your range for upcoming demand.
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Features and analysisConvenience sector lends support to retail worker vaccine priority petition
A petition calling for retail worker priority access to the Covid-19 vaccine has been launched.