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BlogRetailers demonstrate resilience and innovation despite legislation pressures in 2025
Spar UK retail & brand development director Ian Taylor discusses the key legislation changes set to impact the sector in 2025 and emphasises the need for proactive engagement with MPs..
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Features and analysisThe Post Office Horizon IT inquiry ends after three years of evidence
The Post Office Horizon IT inquiry was led by retired high court judge Sir Wyn Williams
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Features and analysisCash usage in shops rises for second year running, BRC study reveals
A new study by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has revealed that cash usage in shops has risen for the second consecutive year
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Features and analysisACS urges Treasury Committee to support multiple payment options
The ACS has given evidence to a Treasury Committee on the acceptance of cash and its current regulations
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Features and analysisMost retailers would prefer raising legal age for smoking to 21 over complete ban
Majority of retailers would prefer raising minimum legal age of purchase to 21 rather than a generational smoking ban
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Features and analysisCCTV image of man suspected of convenience store assault in Merseyside
Detectives have issued CCTV images of a man who could have information that may assist with their enquiries following assault at convenience store in Leasowe
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Features and analysis93 members of organised crime groups arrested over £4m worth of retail theft
Work to tackle organised retail crime gathers pace as 93 arrests from organised crime groups are made in seven months
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Features and analysisPrime Minister answers direct question on Labour’s reaction to retail crime
The question was raised at Prime Minister’s Questions in parliament
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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 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 analysis£5000 fine for retailers not providing vape takeback system
Waste management company Biffa is warning business owners about the risk of significant fines for not complying with UK WEEE regulations - including the provision of a takeback system for consumers
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Features and analysisRetailers urged to give evidence to government over Tobacco and Vapes Bill
Campaign group We Vape is also encouraging businesses to ‘spread the word’ among consumers about how to respond to the government’s request for more data
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BlogLooking for the positives in 2025
ACS chief executive James Lowman looks to the next 12 months and discusses what opportunities there are amongst the challenges
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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 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
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Features and analysis89% of vapers think retailers aren’t strict enough on age restrictions
The majority of vapers state retailers need to enforce a stricter policy to deter youth vaping
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Features and analysisSGF says Scottish government has an opportunity to boost growth through small retail with budget
The SGF calls on ministers to deliver a growth budget for small business and retail by passing on additional reliefs on business rates
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Features and analysisIndependent retailers fear illicit tobacco and vapes sales will soar after tobacco ban
Over nine in 10 independent retailers say the proposed smoking ban and disposable vapes ban will fuel demand for illicit products further