All articles by Simon Banks – Page 7
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NewsPolymer £5 note enters circulation
The new polymer plastic £5 bank note has officially entered circulation today (Tuesday 13 September).
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NewsContactless saves UK consumers 34 years each month
UK consumers save an average of 34 years in time every month by opting to pay for goods with contactless cards opposed to the traditional chip and pin method, according to a new study.
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NewsChildren’s packed lunches don't meet nutritional standards
Despite a number of high profile awareness campaigns, children’s packed lunches still don’t meet nutritional standards, according to a new study.
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NewsACS calls for House of Lords to retain Licensing Act objectives
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has today submitted evidence to the House of Lords Licensing Act Committee, urging it to preserve the current Licensing Act objectives.
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NewsTesco rolls out ‘Scan as you Shop’ to more UK stores
Tesco has extended its ‘Scan as you Shop’ service to a further 20 stores across the UK as it seeks to speed up service.
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NewsRetailers welcome improving local policing standards
Retailers are painting an improving picture of local policing, which has been echoed by a high-profile new report on standards.
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NewsMcColl’s announces Q3 like-for-like sales fall
McColl’s Retail Group has announced that sales declined 1.8% year-on-year in its third quarter trading statement for the 13-week period to August 28.
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NewsSainsbury’s trials ‘Slow Shopping’ concept
Sainsbury’s has become the first major retailer to trial a ‘Slow Shopping’ concept to aid elderly, disabled and vulnerable customers in carrying out their shopping.
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NewsScotmid aims to raise £300,000 for Childline
Scotmid Co-operative has launched a partnership with Childline with the aim of raising £300,000 for the service that provides free and confidential support for children and young people who need help.
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NewsThe Co-operative trials charity food donations
The Co-operative Group has today (30 August) announced it will trial a charity food donation scheme, as part of its pledge of ensuring all food that is fit to eat is given to local causes.
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NewsNew PayPoint pledge met with scepticism
PayPoint’s pledge to improve its working relationship with retailers has been met with scepticism by some in the convenience community.
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NewsNisa deals drive triple digit growth on fresh
Nisa has announced a triple digit year-on-year uplift in sales on a number of its Heritage fresh produce lines.
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NewsLocal shops celebrate golden Olympic gains
Convenience retailers across the country joined Mo Farah and Sir Bradley Wiggins in making impressive gains this August, as Olympic Games fever swept the nation.
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NewsContactless card payments already above 2015 total
Contactless card payment has been growing in popularity at an accelerated rate according to new figures from the UK Card Association, with transactions in the UK in 2016 already more than in the whole of last year.
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NewsPremier celebrates 3,300th store to join the symbol
Premier has announced that it has reached the over 3,300 Premier stores across the UK, after recruiting 330 new members into the group during the last financial year.
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NewsGCSE results day prompts underage sales warning
Retailers are being urged to be extra vigilant this Thursday (August 25) as students celebrating their GCSE results attempt to buy alcohol underage or by proxy.
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NewsAldi boosts fruit and veg sales by 19% this summer
Aldi has announced that sales of fresh fruit and vegetables at its stores across the UK were up by 19% year-on-year for the months May to July.
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NewsRoyal Voluntary Service shops achieve healthcare standard
Royal Voluntary Service, the older people’s charity, has become the first hospital retailer to achieve the Scottish Grocers Federation Healthcare Retail Standard (HRS).
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NewsProudfoot Group local donations reach £35,000
Nisa member The Proudfoot Group has donated £500 to Scarborough Ladies Football Club, taking its total charity donations up to £35,000 to date.
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NewsPayPoint pledges new "commitment" to retailers
PayPoint has outlined a pledge to reinforce its commitment to improving the working relationship with retailers