News – Page 31
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NewsCabinet reshuffle must bring ‘fresh perspectives’ to policies hitting small businesses
Bira urges newly appointed ministers to prioritise business rates reform and reconsider employment legislation
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NewsEuropean Parliament gives green light to new measures to prevent food waste
New rules around food waste have been signed off by the European Parliament
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NewsHundreds of deals announced to celebrate the Midcounties Co-operative’s 20th anniversary
The Midcounties Co-operative is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a raft of shopper deals
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NewsM&S appoints Blakemore as wholesale partner, ending 15-year supply deal with Booker
The partnership would “improve availability” through a seven-day delivery service
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NewsCo-op and Barnardo’s call on retailers to give under 18s loyalty card access
Co-op and Barnardo’s have urged stores to allow younger shoppers the chance to benefit from loyalty schemes
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NewsParfetts appoints new head of trading
Parfetts has appointed Mark Bottomley as its head of trading to support its goal of achieving a £1bn turnover
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News25% of confiscated vapes in London and Lancashire schools contain spice
Research reveals widespread availability of spice-laced vapes on social media platforms
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NewsGovernment launches 12-week consultation into CBD foods
The Government is seeking feedback in relation to the regulated product applications of CBD extracts
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NewsACS urges Chancellor to reform business rates ahead of Autumn Budget
The ACS has written to Rachel Reeves requesting urgent changes to help local shops invest in their long-term sustainability
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NewsLancashire retailer? You could get funded training on how to attract customers
A funded support programme aimed at helping Lancashire’s high street retailers has been launched
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News“We can’t wait for government to fix the challenges” Priyesh Vekaria on his AI crime-fighting in-store radio
Priyesh Vekaria has partnered with Retail AI on the new in-store radio at his Carlton Convenience Store
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NewsScotmid brings back its Scottish Favourites campaign
Scotmid’s latest campaign is searching for the best of Scottish produce
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NewsLanarkshire shopkeeper hospitalised after being slashed while taking bins out
Lanarkshire CID are appealing for information after a shopkeeper was seriously injured in an attack in Lanark
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News‘We are criminalising poverty’: Green Party’s new leader challenges shoplifting crackdown
Newly-elected Green Party leader suggests imprisonment is not the solution for those stealing out of poverty, and leading retailers agree
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NewsTorquay man gets four years after raiding convenience store at knifepoint
A Torquay man has been sentenced to four years in prison after raiding a shop at knifepoint
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NewsParfetts sets out growth plans following Southampton debut
Parfetts has outlined its estate and financial ambitions for the company, as it officially enters the south of the country
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NewsAF Blakemore appoints new chief commercial officer
CJ Antal Smith joins AF Blakemore from Poundland & Dealz
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NewsThe Convenience Awards 2026: One week left to enter!
The deadline for entering the Convenience Awards is Monday 15 September
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NewsMeat is now the most stolen item from stores by shoplifters
85% of stores are reporting meat to be the most stolen item shoplifters are targeting
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NewsCEO James Lowman to leave ACS after nearly three decades
ACS chief executive James Lowman will step down in early 2026 after serving the organisation for almost three decades