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NewsHigh street footfall falls by 1.9% in February
Footfall on the UK’s high streets fell by 1.9% in February on the back of cautious consumer spending, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Springboard.
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NewsNew advice on better serving disabled shoppers issued
Comprehensive new guidance on how retailers can better serve disabled customers and harness their £249bn of spending power in the process has been launched by the Business Disability Forum.
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NewsDerbyshire McColl's robbery prompts re-appeal for witnesses
Police are re-appealing for witnesses following a robbery at a McColl’s store in Derbyshire.
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NewsOcado rivals Amazon with one-hour delivery service
Ocado is launching Zoom, a new delivery service which promises to deliver groceries to customers within 60 minutes of ordering.
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NewsBestway's Track My Order service adopted by 35% of customers
Bestway Wholesale has announced that over a third (35%) of its Best-one and wholesale customers have adopted the ’Track My Order’ digital service.
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NewsCo-op targets ethical shoppers with new app partnership
The Co-operative Group has joined an ethical living app called CoGo which links shoppers to local stores that are aligned with their values, on the back of the consumer trend towards more ethical living.
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NewsGreggs sales exceed expectations after topping £1bn
Annual sales at Greggs exceeded £1bn for the first time in the year ending 28 December on the back of major store investments, despite a “challenging retail environment”.
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NewsBooker offers higher margins after customer pressure
Booker is offering retailers enhanced margins on key lines following pressure from customers.
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NewsGovernment urged to protect consumer access to cash
Consumer’s access to cash must be protected, especially in rural areas, as almost one fifth of the UK population, equal to around 8 million adults, would struggle to cope in a cashless society, a new report claims.
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NewsKnife-point robbery at McColl's store in Wiltshire
Police are appealing for witnesses following a knife-point armed robbery at a McColl’s store in Wiltshire.
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News'Little and often' shopping rises in February, says Nielsen
Growth in grocery sales slowed in February, driven by the resurgence of ‘little and often’ shopping behaviour and Brexit uncertainty, according to Nielsen data.
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NewsATM operator Cardtronics under fire for new charges
Independent retailers have hit out at the UK’s largest ATM operator for imposing charges on their cash machines, claiming unfair treatment in favour of the multiples.
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NewsThames Valley Police hunt Co-op ATM ram-raid suspects
Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses following an ATM ram raid at a Co-op Group store in Oxfordshire.
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NewsLondon van owners to be hit with new emissions charge
Thousands of London-based convenience store owners are about to be hit with steep new daily charges for driving in the Capital when a new Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is enforced next month.
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NewsTobacco retailers reassured over Track and Trace sanctions
Responsible tobacco retailers have been reassured that they will not face penalties for transferring tobacco products between their stores, or trading with each other, once new Track and Trace laws come into force on 20 May.
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NewsDebbie Robinson takes up role as ceo of Central England Co-op
Former Spar managing director Debbie Robinson today (4 March) starts her new role as chief executive of Central England Co-operative.
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NewsMan arrested following knife-point robbery in Suffolk
A man has been arrested following a knife-wielding armed robbery at a convenience store in Suffolk.
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NewsMan jailed for Co-op ATM ram-raid after DNA identified
A man has been jailed for three years and eight months in connection with an ATM ram-raid at a Co-op Group store in Cambridgeshire, after he was identified by his DNA on a recovered balaclava.
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NewsMcColl's set to trial Morrisons Daily fascia in 10 stores
McColl’s has announced the trial of the Morrisons Daily fascia at 10 of its stores in the North West.
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NewsHMRC names ID issuer for Track and Trace tobacco system
Retailers are one step closer to gleaning vital details on how and when they will be able to apply for the two crucial codes they will need to buy tobacco legally from 20 May this year.