All articles by Jake Kennedy – Page 4
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Features and analysisThree Wiltshire stores served with closure orders following illegal tobacco sales
The businesses have been served with closure notices following seizures of illegal tobacco and vapes
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Features and analysisTop tips for stores and staff as Christmas crime surge looms
UK retailers are warned that they should ramp up security efforts to counter a surge in shoplifting and violence
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Features and analysisACS gives evidence to Rates Bill committee on benefit of separate rates for retailers
The ACS today gives evidence to MPs about a bill which would give retailers more relief on business rates
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Features and analysisBiffa reacts to Defra decision to scrap paper cup takeback scheme
Waste management company responds to the organisation’s decision
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Features and analysisSleep tips for retail shift workers this busy festive season
Tips to help retailers and staff experiencing a lack of sleep during the festive period
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Features and analysisBlack Friday figures reveal huge grocery spend and in store purchase surge
Shoppers likely to spend more this Christmas as retailers unwrap gifts of discounts and promotions
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Features and analysisBeloved village convenience store relaunches with Nisa and new owners
Residents of Evington are celebrating as beloved convenience store reopens with Nisa under new ownership
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Features and analysisVolumatic survey highlights importance of payment choices and cash in communities
Cash handlers Volumatic draw attention to key findings from a survey conducted by payments platform Paysafe
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Features and analysis“I wish it was my birthday!” Bobby Singh on 40 years of BB Superstore
Pontefract retailer Bobby Singh’s store is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month
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Features and analysisWarning over health risk of imported American sweets
CTSI warns parents about additives in US imported sweets and drinks
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Features and analysisLGBT and younger staff more at risk of quitting retail
More than two in five UK retail workers were at risk of quitting or working while unwell over summer, survey finds
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Features and analysis'It still sounds good' - rocker Roy Wood on his song featuring in Spar’s Christmas SPARaoke
The new in-store theatre from Spar is planning on putting a spotlight on the unsung heroes of our communities with Roy’s help
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Features and analysisSWA calls for Scottish wholesale strategy at Covid-19 Inquiry
The Scottish Wholesale Association has joined other business and industry groups to give evidence to the inquiry
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Features and analysisAllwyn reveals its first ever Retail Champions at awards event
National Lottery operator announces Coldean Convenience in Brighton and Londis Solo Convenience Store in Glasgow as winners
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Features and analysisUse of cash on the rise for second year in a row
Cash usage in stores has increased for the second year running, the BRC reports
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Features and analysisAnother damaging blow for Scottish retail as rates relief is passed over again
The SGF has urged the Scottish Government to extend the business rates support to cover retail as well
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Features and analysisFWD draws a crowd in Parliament as wholesale sector is championed
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors met over 50 MPs in Westminster, introducing them to the sector and setting out its challenges
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Features and analysisSnappy Shopper and One Stop expand partnership with 530 stores
One Stop to add 280 new stores to Snappy Shopper, reaching more communities
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Features and analysisHigh street auctions scheme launches across four councils
The first wave of high street auctions following the Government’s new plan to reinvigorate our high streets came into force yesterday
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Features and analysisJunk food adverts to be banned on our TV screens from October 2025
Ads will only be allowed after the 9pm watershed as part of plans to curb childhood obesity