Your Business – Page 7
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Features and analysis
Retail named one of the top 10 most stressful industries
The findings are based on HSE stress-related illness data analysed by personal injury firm Claims.co.uk
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Retailers urge government action amidst rising retail crime
It comes after the government rejected the proposed standalone penalties for shop worker abuse
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Bestway Wholesale expands retail range
Bestway Wholesale has expanded its retail range across its depot network, adding hundreds of new products
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Features and analysis
90,000 cigarettes and 45kg of hand rolling tobacco seized in Suffolk
Police and HM Revenue and Customs officers have seized 90,000 cigarettes and 45kg of hand rolling tobacco in Lowestoft, Suffolk
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Spar teams up with Southport Saviours to improve defibrillator access
James Hall is working with the defibrillator charity on four store installations in and around Southport
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What to expect at the National Convenience Show 2024
The National Convenience Show returns to the NEC in Birmingham on 29 April until 1 May
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Legal challenge crowdfund against government’s vape restrictions reaches first target
The campaign was launched by the Vape Protection Alliance group
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Features and analysis
Morrisons Daily partners with Henderson Technology as EPOS partner
The agreement will see Morrisons Daily recommend all the products available from Henderson Technology’s EDGEPoS to its franchise customers
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Violence and abuse against retail staff ‘soars’ to 1,300 incidents per day
Latest figures from the British Consortium’s crime survey found that theft by customers had more than doubled to 16.7 million incidents a year
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Post Office reports strong January for cash deposits and withdrawals
Post offices handled £3.37 billion worth of cash deposits and withdrawals last month
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Features and analysis
Confex and Jisp launch wholesale loyalty platform
‘Confex Savings Club powered by Jisp’ aims to provide wholesalers the opportunity to reward their retailers for buying through them
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Product News
Co-op and Snappy Shopper launch Northern Ireland trial
The move aims to expand access to the convenience retailer’s online grocery delivery service.
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Features and analysis
Trade 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 analysis
Convenience Leadership Programme open for 2024 entries
Taking place at the University of Surrey, the course is designed for area managers, buying teams, independent retailers, sales and market research specialists
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Features and analysis
Jisp kicks off 2024 with strong start
It reported a 65% increase in retail sales in January 2024 through its Scan & Save app compared to the same period in 2023
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ACS welcomes FCA’s proposals to require banks to improve cash access
It has also repeated its calls for a review of interchange fees.
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Parfetts appoints new key account manager to drive growth for The Local
Leona Starzez was promoted in recognition of her hard work supporting retailers after joining Parfetts in August 2023
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Co-op reports record levels of theft and violence
The Co-op has set out a list of recommendations to tackle rising crimes in stores following record levels of theft and violence
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Features and analysis
A.F. Blakemore introduces two electric HGVs to fleet
The investment marks a step towards its commitment to sustainable operations
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Features and analysis
Discounters tempting shoppers away from the convenience channel
Market penetration has dropped while visit frequency has increased, according to new research from Lumina Intelligence