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NewsRetailers forced to react to “crippling” rise in National Living Wage
Independent retailers have been forced to react to the “crippling” upcoming hike in the National Living Wage, which will increase by four times the rate of inflation in April.
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NewsAldi announces “best ever” UK Christmas as sales increase by 7.9%
Aldi has reported its “best ever” Christmas in the UK, with year-on-year sales up 7.9% in the four weeks to 24 December and exceeding £1bn for the first time.
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NewsCo-op Group eyes same-day delivery service for franchise stores
The Co-op Group is considering expanding its same-day online delivery service to franchise stores “in the near future”, after confirming plans to roll out the service to 650 company-owned stores this year.
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NewsAldi announces plans to increase Scotland store estate
Aldi has announced plans to open six new stores in Scotland this year as part of its UK expansion plans.
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NewsCompetition watchdog investigates Amazon/Deliveroo deal
The competition and markets authority (CMA) has referred Amazon’s anticipated investment into online takeaway delivery company Deliveroo for an “in-depth investigation” amid concerns that it could raise “serious competition concerns for UK customers”.
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NewsLink urged to axe next ATM fee cut as communities lose access to cash
Cash machine network operator Link is being urged to shelve its next fee cut, scheduled to take place in less than one year’s time, in a bid to preserve access to cash for thousands of UK people.
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NewsCo-op’s “largest ever” vegan range available to Nisa and Costcutter stores
Nisa and Costcutter retailers are set to have access to Co-op’s new vegan range, which the group claims is the “largest ever product rollout of own-brand vegan products by a supermarket”.
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NewsMore than 16,000 high street stores closed in 2019
More than 16,000 high street shops closed in 2019, with the closure rate forecast to rise by around 9% this year, according to the Centre for Retail Research.
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NewsACS warns ministers over impact of 6.2% rise in National Living Wage
The upcoming 6.2% rise in the National Living Wage will put further pressure on struggling high street businesses, the Association of Convenience Stores has warned the government.
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NewsPenalties for shop theft decline by 95% over the last decade
The number of penalty notices issued for shop theft under £100 has declined by 95% over the last 10 years, according to new data published by The Ministry of Justice.
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NewsStore Group expands with Groceries & Beer concept in Manchester
The team behind innovative food and drink outlets Ancoats General Store and Stretford Foodhall has opened a new outlet in Sale, Manchester.
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NewsManufacturers failing to meet retailers’ preferred frequency for visits
Retailers are reporting reduced frequency of visits by manufacturers’ representatives over the past year, according to new research from HIM.
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NewsACS raises concerns over devolving business rates to Scottish councils
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has raised concerns with the Scottish Parliament’s Communities and Local Government Committee about the negative impact that localising business rates would have on convenience retailers.
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NewsQueen’s Speech outlines changes to business rates in the year ahead
The Queen has set out the government’s plans to “bring forward” changes to business rates over the next year, which are expected to include an increase in the rates discount for small stores.
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NewsAdvertising watchgdog bans e-cigarette promotions on Instagram
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned four vaping companies – including BAT - from promoting e-cigarettes on Instagram.
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NewsACS launches retailer guidance for menthol cigarette ban in May 2020
Retailers can now access new guidance - including consumer posters to display in their stores - relating to the ban on the sale of menthol cigarettes next May.
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NewsBestway Retail trials Uber Eats partnership with 81 franchise stores
Bestway Retail is trialling the Uber Eats delivery app with 81 Wine Rack, Bargain Booze, Select Convenience and Central Convenience stores.
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NewsCamelot asks Dorset retailers to help find £40m EuroMillions winner
Camelot is asking its retail partners in Dorset for their assistance in tracking down the ticket-holder of a £40m EuroMillions jackpot prize.
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NewsNew Reverse Vending Machine designed for small stores
A new Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) has been designed specifically for small stores ahead of the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland.
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NewsVillage shop providing retail training for disabled people joins Nisa
A charity-owned village shop that provides retail training and experience for disabled people has joined Nisa.