All The Fed (The Federation of Independent Retailers) articles
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NewsFed welcomes new Respect Orders but calls for lasting action on anti-social behaviour
The Fed cautiously welcomes new rules around anti-social behaviour but says more can be done to protect stores
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BlogWhy responsible retailing matters for independent stores
From age-restricted sales and the Tobacco and Vapes Act to deposit return schemes and employment law changes, Fed national president Hemanshu Patel explains why responsible retailing is about doing the right thing — not just ticking boxes
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NewsThe Fed’s national president catches up with Tony Vaughan MP
Kent retailer Hemanshu Patel welcomed Tony Vaughan MP to his store this week
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NewsTelegraph’s exclusive national distribution appointment was expected, the Fed said
News this week that Smiths News will be distributing the Telegraph and its Sunday version was expected, the Fed said
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NewsThe Fed tells MPs small shops are vital to DRS success at Labour conference
Fed member Kaual Patel spoke with MPs and Exchange for Change representatives in Liverpool earlier this week
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NewsThe Fed expresses concerns on proposed vape changes to Yvette Cooper MP
The Fed has written to MP Yvette Cooper to express its members’ concerns on new vape rules
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NewsLast chance for retailers to comment on the future of vaping
The consultation on the packaging, display and descriptions of vaping and nicotine products closes tonight
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NewsFed joins calls for the Government to put indie retailers at the heart of its Budget agenda
The Fed’s national president has urged the Government to keep independent retailers front of mind for the next Budget
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NewsThe Fed urges members to use £350 Bestway vouchers before deadline
Fed members urged to use their Bestway vouchers before next week’s deadline
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NewsFed condemns The Observer’s upcoming retailer margin cut
A 1.5% drop in sales margin will affect retailers stocking The Observer from 13 September
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NewsShav Taj MS meets with the Fed’s Welsh president in Cardiff
Mark Dudden met with his new Labour party Senedd Member Shav Taj in Cardiff last week
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NewsThe Fed meets Robbie Moore MP in Yorkshire to talk illicit tobacco
The Fed met Robbie Moore MP at a store in Riddlesden to discuss rogue tobacco and more
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NewsThe Fed meets with new head of Scottish Retail Crime Taskforce
Senior Fed members met with Detective Chief Inspector Jordan Low last week
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NewsThe Fed urges new government ministers to engage with independent retailers
The Fed’s president writes to new senior government figures highlighting the vital role of independent retailers
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NewsMP publishes parliamentary motion commending the Fed’s vice president
Patricia Ferguson MP has commended the work of the Fed’s new national deputy vice president, Nathalie Fullerton
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NewsIndependent retailers and more react cautiously to new falling retail crime stats
Figures released today from the Office for National Statistics have shown a small drop in levels of retail crime
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NewsThe Fed writes to PM Andy Burnham urging more support independent retailers
The Fed writes to the new Prime Minister urging reform on business rates and greater support for independent retailers
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NewsThe Fed’s national president meets Merseyside’s PCC
The Fed met with Emily Spurrell, Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside last week
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NewsKent retailers discuss parking problems and more with Sir Roger Gale MP
Sir Roger Gale MP visited Sandwich Convenience Store in Sandwich, Kent, last week
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NewsThe Fed outlines growing concern over DRS delays in Wales
The Fed president has written to Welsh Government to express the Fed’s DRS concerns