Latest Crime & Security insight and analysis – Page 27
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Online food spending reaches another record high
Online spending on food reached a new record high in May despite a slight easing in lockdown restrictions, according to new figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
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Products In Depth
Seven things you need to know about soft drinks
We examine how lockdown is affecting shoppers’ choice of pack format and consumption habits
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Lockdown Diaries: Playtime is still in session as the toy category sells well
Frustrated parents looking to distract their children has led to a run on toy sales at Raaj Chandarana’s Tara’s Londis in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
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CJ Lang expands Click & Collect service in Dundee
Scottish wholesaler CJ Lang & Son is hailing the success of a new Click & Collect service aimed at providing trade customers with a full ambient and selected chilled range.
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New 19 Crimes Sauv Block added to range
Treasury Wine Estates has launched a new addition to its 19 Crimes portfolio.
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Coronavirus to drive 8% growth in convenience sales in 2020
The convenience retail market is expected to see an 8% growth in value sales, driven by changing shopping habits caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Shopping app Jisp goes live in six NFRN member stores
Shopping app Jisp has gone live this week across six independent retail stores as part of its partnership with the Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN).
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Scottish retail sales remain under pressure
Retail sales in Scotland declined by 27.6% in May – -19.2% on a like for like basis – compared with May 2019, according to the SRC-KPMG retail sales monitor.
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Ban on plastic straws not yet enforced due to coronavirus
The government has confirmed that the proposed ban on the sale or supply of plastic drinking straws, stirrers and cotton buds has been delayed due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Coronavirus: insight from CCEP into how shopper behaviour has changed in lockdown
Field Sales Director Ali Adderley explains how shoppers are looking for affordable treats like sparkling soft drinks, in larger packs to enjoy at home – and the role PMPs have to support this
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Co-op Midcounties joins chorus against Sunday trading changes
Co-op Midcounties has added its voice to those calling on the government to abandon proposals to suspend Sunday trading laws in England and Wales.
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New Welcome store a big hit with the locals despite lockdown opening
Independent retailer Richard Dance is enjoying success with his latest store development despite the considerable disadvantage of opening during the lockdown period.
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Scottish retailers urge COVID-19 grant scheme extension
The Scottish government’s decision to introduce a shorter deadline for applications to the COVID-19 Small Business Grant Scheme has attracted criticism from the industry.
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Spar retailers outraged by review of Sunday trading hours
Spar retailers have added their voices to those opposing any changes to Sunday trading legislation.
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Product News
Lockdown diaries: gin the star performer as alcohol sales still on a high
The temperature may have taken a tumble, but gin, cheese and greetings cards are still heating up sales at Mike Dorey’s Eastcome Stores in Gloucestershire.
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Spar extends vulnerable shopping support to more volunteers
Spar in England and Wales has extended the number of charities it is working with to support volunteers shopping on behalf of vulnerable customers.
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Convenience retailers believe technology is key to future strategy, says study
Convenience retailers are seeing use of technology as a central part of their future strategy, having “come of age” during the virus outbreak, according to a new study.
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Grocery delivery still increasing its share of meals, according to HIM & MCA
Grocery delivery is becoming normal practice for consumers and it will remain strong even after lockdown ends, according to HIM and MCA Insight.
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ACS provides guidance to help retailers support carers
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched new guidance to help retailers support unpaid carers who are helping elderly, ill, or vulnerable friends and relatives.
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Convenience retailers slam “harmful” plans to relax Sunday Trading
Relaxing Sunday Trading laws would issue a body-blow to the UK’s heroic convenience store industry, shifting trade away from the stores which gave their all to support local communities through the darkest days of the coronavirus crisis, retailers claim.