News – Page 23
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NewsLeading independent retailer Sue Nithyanandan remembered by convenience sector
The convenience industry mourns the loss of Sue Nithyanandan, owner of Costcutter Epsom, who passed away on 8 November following an illness
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NewsMet Police arrest over 140 people in week-long London crackdown
The Met has made more than 140 arrests during a crackdown on crime in the West End
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NewsRespect for Shop Workers Week: 71% face verbal abuse from customers
More than seven in ten retail workers experienced verbal abuse from customers in the last year, according to new figures from Usdaw
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NewsRetail association backs national campaign to protect shop workers
As Respect for Shop Workers Week begins, Bira is joining with Usdaw to promote the cause
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NewsSnappy Group bolsters board with former Ocado executive Vineta Bajaj
New senior executive at Snappy comes as tech reshapes UK convenience retail
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NewsPolice and retailers unite for Safer Business Action Week
Police forces, Business Crime Reduction Partnerships and retailers across the UK are joining forces for Safer Business Action Week (10-16 October)
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NewsACS warns against including glass in Welsh deposit return scheme
The Association of Convenience Stores has urged the Welsh Government to exclude glass from its proposed deposit return scheme, warning it would make the system “unnecessarily expensive” and create supply chain issues across the Wales-England border.
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NewsInPost reports record UK quarter with parcel volumes tripling
InPost has delivered a record-breaking quarter in the UK with parcel volumes tripling year-on-year to 80.2m, while domestic revenue surged 307% as the company’s out-of-home network expanded to over 17,000 points
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NewsMike Fitton on retirement and why indie retailers were the ‘best part of his career’
Industry veteran Mike Fitton is retiring after almost five decades working in retail
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NewsPremier Foods, Greencore and more sign up to IGD’s new plan for net zero
IGD marks anniversary of A Net Zero Transition Plan with new Food Supply Chain Sustainability Framework
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NewsSpar Scotland’s Spin into Spring digital activation to bring rewards to shoppers
Spar Scotland is gearing up to launch an exclusive digital activation starting in Spring 2026
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NewsIndependent retailers urge Chancellor to provide confidence at Budget
Britain’s independent retailers call on Rachel Reeves to use the autumn budget to restore business confidence
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NewsOne Stop to make 10 Christmas wishes come true in new festive campaign
One Stop has launched a festive campaign giving ten customers the chance to win a Christmas wish worth up to £1,000
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NewsCo-op Wholesale announces Nisa relaunch
Co-op Wholesale has unveiled a relaunch for the Nisa brand that features a new look and increased focus on promotions
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NewsCall for regulations on nicotine pouches
New research has revealed overwhelming public support for regulations surrounding nicotine pouches
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NewsUK DMO appoints chief executive officer to manage DRS
The UK Deposit Management Organisation has appointed Russell Davies as its chief executive officer
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NewsSmoking rates hit historic low as e-cigs overtake tobacco
Smoking rates among UK adults have dropped to a record low of 10.6%, with e-cigarette daily users now outnumbering traditional smokers for the first time, according to new ONS data.
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NewsConvenience retailers to focus on ‘immediate consumption’ in 2026
Convenience retailers are to shift their focus to food and drink designed for “immediate consumption”, reducing space for take-home groceries, says IGD report
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NewsMidcounties Co-op boss takes over as ACS chair
Phil Ponsonby has officially begun his tenure as chair of the Association of Convenience Stores, replacing Ramesh Shingadia who completed his two-year term
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NewsRetail staff share stories of abuse from customers
Shop workers have shared their experiences of physical and verbal abuse from customers as part of the Let’s Respect Retail campaign