All Staff articles
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BlogYear of significant change coming for the convenience sector
ACS chief executive James Lowman warns of the changing business environment that is coming for the convenience sector
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NewsACS ‘disappointed’ as Met chief calls on retailers to ‘step up’ shoplifting efforts
The ACS expresses disappointment at head of Met Police’s comments telling retailers to ‘step up more’ in tackling shop theft
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NewsDebbie Robinson named CEO of merged Central Co-op and Midcounties Co-op society
Debbie Robinson has been confirmed as chief executive of the new society formed through the merger of Central Co-op and Midcounties Co-op
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NewsGroceryAid looks to reach more grocery staff through rebrand
Industry charity GroceryAid has revealed new branding that aims to make more people in the sector aware of the support available
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NewsNorthamptonshire Police score 241 weeks of imprisonment for retail criminals in a week
A week of action targeting retail crime saw 90 charges brought by Northamptonshire Police
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NewsThe Retail Trust and Landsec unite to tackle Christmas retail abuse
New partnership takes a stand against rising abuse towards retail workers, with dedicated free training and more
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Features and analysisBelfast retailer celebrates £1m Spar refurbishment and new jobs for local area
Spar Grosvenor Road has just celebrated a £1m expansion and refurbishment
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NewsIndependent retailers’ bills soar up to 15% despite Government budget promises
Independent retailers across the UK are facing business rates increases of up to 15% next year despite the Government’s promises
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NewsRevealed: The 10 UK high streets hit hardest by rising Christmas shoplifting
A UK security firm has highlighted an emerging and unwanted Christmas spike in retail thefts
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NewsThe Retail Trust urges shoppers to share their smiles
Smiles of respect are lighting up the UK in a stand against shop worker abuse
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NewsGovernment abandons day-one unfair dismissal pledge for workers
The government abandons its manifesto pledge to give workers unfair dismissal rights from day one
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NewsIndie retailers call for age-verification tech in vapes to tackle rising shop crime
A group of 30 leading independent retailers have called for age-verification technology to be built into vaping devices to curb youth access and protect staff
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NewsBudget 2025: What retailers need to know
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers Budget 2025 with measures directly impacting convenience retailers
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NewsNational Living Wage set to hit £12.71 per hour in April 2026
The Government has accepted the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations on the future rate of the National Living Wage
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Features and analysisWest Mercia Police showcases its measures to target shoplifting
Work to tackle shoplifting across Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, was showcased last week
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NewsSpar International’s annual driver competition held in Sweden
Sweden was home to Spar’s annual driver competition featuring key wholesalers and more
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NewsCo-op commits £70m to create 7,000 apprenticeships by 2030
Co-op’s Levy Share has already unlocked £40m for training - and more is coming
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News“Everyone wins except the criminals” - Essex Police on fighting retail crime
Essex Police has issued three initiatives to tackle retail crime and protect staff from abuse
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Product NewsPremier Foods announces new Loyd Grossman partnership and £36m for its Worksop site
Premier Foods has unveiled a £36m investment in its Worksop manufacturing site.
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NewsCo-op Wholesale’s head of retail Taranjit Singh Dhillon joins AF Blakemore
AF Blakemore has recruited Taranjit Singh Dhillon to lead its independent retail division and Trade Partners Plus initiative