News – Page 74
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Features and analysisWhat to expect from your insurers if your store is affected by Storm Bert
Your insurer will be able to advise on the best course of action and what to do first
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Features and analysisLincolnshire Co-op reveals positive trading year with sales up 6.1%
Community retailer Lincolnshire Co-op has had a positive year of trading, with growth of 6.1%, it reports
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Features and analysisBRC urges customers to remain patient, kind and considerate this Christmas
The plea comes ahead of the busy shopping period beginning with Black Friday
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Features and analysisOver 40% of vapers to revert to smoking if flavours were restricted
The research comes ahead of the second reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill tomorrow
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Features and analysis1.5m illegal vapes seized by UK Trading Standards this year
Freedom of information (FOI) requests issued by vape retailers Totally Wicked shows a decrease in certain regions
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Features and analysisThree in five Brits expect food prices to rise because of family farm tax
Research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats reveals almost 60% of Brits expect food prices to rise budget’s family farm tax
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Features and analysisRespect Orders welcomed by Usdaw union as a key step to tackle retail crime epidemic
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed proposed action from Home Secretary Yvette Cooper
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Features and analysisBestway donates £100,000 to The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
The £100,000 being donated to The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award was raised through Bestway’s annual Ascot Charity Race Day
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Features and analysisVolumatic welcomes new FCA rules safeguarding access to cash
New rules from the Financial Conduct Authority safeguarding access to cash for businesses and consumers has been recognised by cash handling company, Volumatic
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Features and analysisHeineken and more target young males in Christmas drink-driving campaign
Famous alcohol and pub brands, including Heineken and Fuller’s, have this week joined the government’s new Think! campaign
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Features and analysisJisp unveils new NPD service for retailers
The NPD service will allow brands to launch or trial new products in a guaranteed number of convenience store locations
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Features and analysis‘Right to rent’ coming to UK high streets in bid to restore empty shops
From 2 December, local authorities in England will be able to hold rental auctions to let out vacant high street and town centre properties
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Features and analysisTrudy Davies blames glass exclusion for Wales decision to abandon UK-wide DRS
Environmental organisation City of Sea also said the scheme has lost a nation due to ”flip flopping around on whether glass should be included”
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Features and analysisACS needs your feedback on crime in stores
The Association of Convenience Stores has this week called on every retailer to fill in its annual Crime Survey
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Features and analysisBudget hikes could cost retail industry £7bn, letter to Chancellor warns
Over 80 retail industry bosses including Spar UK, Tesco and The Southern Co-operative have written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves over the recent Budget hikes
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Features and analysisBestway’s Profit Express train brings Christmas deals to B2B customers
Retailers can board Bestway’s Profit Express’ train giving access to its leading festive deals to drive shopper footfall
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Features and analysisACS raises concerns over ‘confusing, costly and disruptive’ DRS in Wales
It follows the news from Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies, who announced the country is withdrawing from the UK DRS
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Features and analysisBarista Bar cleans up Carrick to mark NI Environment Week
A team from Barista Bar joined forces with charity Carrickfergus for their annual litter pick in Carrickfergus
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Features and analysisWales to withdraw from UK-wide DRS scheme
Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies said Wales was “not able to proceed with the joint process at this point”
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Features and analysisACS launches extended vaping guide to help retailers with disposables ban
The guide provides support for retailers with the transition away from disposable vapes ahead of a ban on the products on 1 June 2025