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NewsLeeds on-the-go recycling scheme extended following success
An on-the-go recycling scheme in Leeds city centre has been extended for a further six months after the proportion of people who disposed of target material in a recycling bin nearly doubled.
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NewsCampaigners unite in call for global Deposit Return Schemes
A global network of environmental campaigners is calling for world-wide deposit return systems for drinks containers, as part of an international day of action taking place today (9 May).
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NewsMorrisons' wholesale business drives first quarter growth
Morrisons’ wholesale business drove the multiple forward in the first quarter, with a 2.1% increase in like-for-like sales compared with just 0.2% from retail.
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NewsScottish Deposit Return Scheme to apply to all retailers
A Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for Scotland will include glass, plastic and aluminium drinks containers of all sizes and will apply to all retailers, the Scottish government announced on Wednesday (8 May).
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NewsGovernment dismisses MPs' calls for business rates alternatives
The government has dismissed MPs’ recommendations to consider alternative revenue sources to business rates, such as an online sales tax, claiming the burden of rates does not fall unfairly on retailers.
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NewsJTI launches video to help retailers adapt to Track and Trace rules
With less than a fortnight before new Track and Trace legislation for tobacco products is implemented in the UK, JTI has launched a new video to help retailers understand the changes and key actions that they must take now.
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NewsMan jailed over knife-wielding robbery at Halifax c-store
A man has been jailed for three years over a knife-wielding robbery at a convenience store in Halifax.
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NewsNew York Amazon Go store to accept cash payments
Amazon has announced the opening of a new cashier-free Amazon Go store in New York that will accept cash.
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NewsOne Stop Franchise reports 6.8% average like-for-like Q4 sales growth
One Stop franchisees enjoyed an average like-for-like sales growth of 6.8% in the three months to the end of March, marking the 16th quarter of consecutive growth.
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NewsFamily-run Nisa store doubles chilled offering following refit
A family-run Nisa store in West Yorkshire has enjoyed a boost in footfall and sales since its chilled offering was doubled as part of a recent store re-fit.
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NewsOfgem announces review of micro-business energy market
Ofgem has announced a strategic review of the micro-business energy market amid concerns that businesses with less than 10 employees are paying too much for their energy.
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Features and analysisKnowledge exchange
Sharing information on merchandising, equipment, categories and suppliers is enabling convenience retailers to stay ahead of the game. A selection of retailers tell C-Store the best ideas they’ve gleaned from their peers
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NewsTreasury creates new group to safeguard access to cash
A new group chaired by the Treasury will aim to safeguard access to cash, chancellor Philip Hammond has announced.
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NewsACS online survey helps retailers respond to call for evidence on crime
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched an online survey to help retailers respond to the Home Office’s call for evidence on violence and abuse against shop staff.
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NewsScotland Women footballers visit Spar store to mark sponsorship deal
Two of Scotland Women’s football team visited Spar Halbeath in Dunfermline yesterday (1 May) to celebrate Spar Scotland’s new sponsorship of the national team.
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NewsFree-to-use ATM network at risk of "decimation", report warns
Britain’s free-to-use ATM network is on course to be decimated without urgent action, Which? has warned, after it revealed withdrawal fees were imposed on 1,700 machines between January and March alone.
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NewsTobacco Track and Trace application process open to all retailers
Single-site retailers can now begin the critical two-step process of applying for the codes that they will need to purchase tobacco legally from later this month.
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NewsSainsbury's profits slump in wake of failed Asda merger
Sainsbury’s pre-tax profits plunged 41.6% to £239m in the year to 9 March, driven in part by the failure of its proposed merger with Asda.
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NewsNew £300,000 food-to-go grant available to Scottish c-stores
C-store retailers in Scotland are being urged to apply for a slice of a £300,000 food-to-go grant launched by the Scottish government this week.
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NewsMultiple grocers struggling to keep pace with market growth
Spending on seasonal products and the warm Easter weekend helped to drive sales across the grocery sector as a whole, but the big four supermarkets did not have things all their own way in the past three months, according to Nielsen.