All The Fed (The Federation of Independent Retailers) articles
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Features and analysisMixed reactions from indies on Scotland’s MUP hike
MSPs have backed plans to increase the minimum unit price (MUP) of alcohol by 30%
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Features and analysisRetailers praise government plans to allow people to report crimes by video call
The Fed has applauded the move to speed up police response times
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Features and analysisTrade bodies warn over rising MUP in Scotland
It comes after the Deputy First Minister announced that the minimum unit pricing for alcohol will increase from 50p to 65p
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Features and analysisSenior shake-up announced at The Fed
The Federation of Independent Retailers has announced interim changes to its operational structure
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Features and analysisRetailers raging over Welsh school holiday proposals
Cutting the summer break down by a week would be “criminal”
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Features and analysisAutumn Statement business rates extensions welcomed by retail sector
The retail sector welcomed the extension of business rates support
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Features and analysisPayPoint reaches 1,500 store milestone for Christmas savings club
More than 1,500 members of the Federation of Independent Retailers have signed up to become Park Super Agents to help their customers save for Christmas
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Features and analysisRetailers call for government help to tackle rise in shoplifting
The Federation of Independent Retailers and the British Independent Retailers Association have written to the government appealing for support against crime
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Features and analysisPledge to improve police response to shoplifting welcomed
More resources and time are to be dedicated to tackle reported offences, including shoplifting, where there is a “reasonable lead”, such as CCTV footage or eyewitness accounts
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Features and analysisRetailers call for CCTV grants as shoplifting rises 24% YOY
The Fed is urging government to help with security costs
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Features and analysisThe Fed welcomes plans to increase police presence on the streets
The changes are part of an update to the government’s Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan
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Features and analysisCircularity Scotland’s administration fuels case for DRS compensation
Lorna Slater blames the UK Government for the collapse of the firm
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Features and analysisUproar over Humza Yousaf’s dismissal of DRS compensation
The Fed’s Mo Razzaq warned that the government will have ”faint credibility” if it denies industry compensation
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Features and analysisWelsh Retail Action Plan lacks assurances for small retailers, claims the Fed
The Fed says that the root causes of the rise in abuse against retail workers needs to be addressed
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Features and analysisLegal threat issued by The Fed over DRS debacle
The group is ready to fight for compensation for its members
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Features and analysisThe Fed calls on Humza Yousaf to push ahead with DRS
The Scottish first minister has previously stated that he would be looking to delay DRS