All articles by Sarah Britton – Page 3
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Features and analysisGovernment votes against making violence against retail workers a specific offence
MPs Alex Norris and Jim McMahon have voiced their disappointment at the decision
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Features and analysisMital Morar to close Stretford Foodhall
He said covid and inflation drained the business and that “we have no more left in the tank”
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Features and analysisCo-op announces two store openings in Norfolk and Staffordshire
The stores will create 30 new jobs for local people
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Features and analysisUnion warns of Lucozade and Ribena shortages due to strike action
Over 180 Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I workers are on strike this week
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Features and analysisPatel brothers take over Vic’s Stores on Isle of Wight
Former owners Charles and Linda Brading will continue to work at the store flexibly
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Features and analysisCo-op implements Safe Spaces scheme across all stores
The National Business Crime Centre scheme aims to provide provision in the retail sector for anyone feeling unsafe or vulnerable
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Features and analysisLook inside Harsh Amipara’s refitted Nisa outlet
The London-based store has an improved frozen and chilled offer
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Features and analysisACS calls on Jeremy Hunt for support with costs ahead of Budget
The trade body has highlighted local shops’ need for stability
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Features and analysisSix James Hall & Co. Ltd forecourts ditch Texaco for Shell
The decision was a strategic reshuffling in order to maximise value
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Features and analysis28% of retailers report a rise in customers asking for illicit tobacco and vapes
Research from JTI reveals the devastating effects of illegal activity
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Features and analysisAllwyn to expand National Lottery sales team and launch Lotto campaign
The firm is taking on new sales reps and managers to provide retailers with more support
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Features and analysisHow our EPOS system helped convict a shoplifter
Tony and Rachael Hewson used Filshill’s EPOS system to nab the thief
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Features and analysisCentral Co-op raises £73,000 for homeless charities
The group has also ran a toy appeal, which saw 7,600 gifts distributed to disadvantaged children
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Features and analysisTrudy Davies warms hearts with hot water bottle scheme
Woosnam and Davies News in Llanidloes has given away over 300 hot water bottles
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Features and analysisLook inside Wales’ first Co-op franchise store
Ramesh Nadarajah and Suresh Edirimuni opened their new store
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Features and analysisMP tables amendment to make “Assaulting a retail worker” a standalone offence
Shadow Minister for Police Alex Norris MP said no one should have to feel unsafe at work
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Features and analysisSGF warns deluge of regulations could kill many Scottish retailers
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation claimed governments were failing retailers
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Features and analysisShock inflation increase led by rising tobacco and alcohol prices
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 4.0% in the 12 months to December 2023
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Features and analysisJay Javid spends £300,000 developing PGNJ’s 11th store
A former pub is the site of PGNJ’s newest store in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, which opened last month.
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Features and analysisSpar Scotland and Rollover Hotdogs donate £5,000 to Marie Curie
The donation was the result of a special promotion with Rollover Hotdogs in eighty Spar Scotland company-owned stores during December