All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 8
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General Election: Labour announces police, ATM and wage pledges
Labour’s General Election manifesto includes plans to outdo the Conservatives on frontline police recruitment, ban ATM charges and introduce a £10 per hour ‘Real Living Wage’ for all workers aged 16 and over.
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General Election: Lib Dems in minimum wage pledge for zero-hour contracts
The Liberal Democrats have committed to setting a 20% higher minimum wage for people on zero-hour contracts “at times of normal demand”, alongside plans to support UK high streets, in its General Election manifesto.
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Central England Co-op launches crackdown on staff abuse
The Central England Co-op has linked up with police forces to launch a new campaign warning people that verbal and physical threats towards workers will ‘not be tolerated’.
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General Election: Lib Dems pledge to scrap business rates
The Liberal Democrats have pledged to scrap business rates and replace the tax with a new commercial landowner levy.
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General Election: Conservatives pledge measures to help small businesses
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a series of measures to help small businesses, including reforming business rates and increasing the Employment Allowance, if re-elected on December 12.
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Government announces 100% rate relief for flood-affected businesses
Business owners who have been significantly affected by recent flooding will be eligible for 100% business rates relief for at least the next three months, the government announced today (Friday).
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C-store retailers reflect on 25 years of National Lottery sales
C-store retailers have reflected on the impact of the National Lottery to their businesses since its launch 25 years ago.
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Co-op store withdraws ‘exploited’ free Costa offer to emergency services
A Co-op Group forecourt store in Worthing has withdrawn its free Costa coffee offer to emergency services personnel after the “show of appreciation was taken advantage of”.
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GroceryAid available to support flood-affected industry colleagues
Industry charity GroceryAid has reiterated its support for grocery colleagues affected by the recent flooding.
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Costcutter introduces audio messaging technology to boost store footfall
Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) has launched audio messaging technology to help drive store visits.
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Bakery foodservice helping to “drive traffic to UK high streets”
Bakery-related foodservice visits have increased three years in a row and are helping to drive traffic to the UK’s high streets, according to the NPD Group.
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ACS calls for DRS clarity in Scottish Parliament evidence session
The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the Scottish government to ensure the proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) is “workable” for local shops, while giving evidence to the Scottish Parliament.
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One Stop celebrates opening of 200th franchise store
The 200th One Stop franchise store has opened nearly six years after the official programme launch in January 2014.
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Yorkshire c-stores providing vital home delivery services to flood-hit residents
Convenience stores in Yorkshire have been providing a vital home delivery lifeline to customers affected by the ongoing flooding.
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Workplace safety Charter launched with backing of ACS
A new Charter aimed at making workplaces safer for employers and employees has launched with the backing of the Association of Convenience Stores.
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Marks & Spencer food sales growth “outperforming the market”
Marks & Spencer has announced a 0.9% rise in like-for-like half year food sales, with a “marked improvement” in the second quarter, driven by price reductions across high volume lines.
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Home Office minister commits to review of £200 shop theft threshold
Home Office minister Kit Malthouse has committed to a review of the £200 threshold for the police prosecuting shop theft offences after the General Election.
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David’s Kitchen opens third store with on licence and coffee shop
Scottish c-store retailer David’s Kitchen has opened a third site, in Kirkcaldy, with its customary focus on food service and an in-store coffee shop.
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Harvest Energy signs fuel network agreement with Total
Forecourt operator Harvest Energy has signed a fuel network agreement with multinational energy company Total.
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ACS demands urgent Home Office response to evidence on shop staff abuse
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has urged the Home Office to “show leadership” and urgently respond to the call for evidence on violence and abuse towards shopworkers.