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OpinionWho will enforce mandatory face masks in shops?
Retailers won’t be expected to enforce the wearing of face masks in shops but what support are they being given?
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Features and analysisMandatory face masks: how did Scottish retailers cope?
As face masks are set to become mandatory in England, what can be learned from the experiences of the Scottish retail industry?
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NewsClarity on Summer Statement VAT cut welcomed
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has welcomed the inclusion of certain food and drink sales in the reduced rate of VAT announced by the Chancellor in his Summer Statement.
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OpinionFighting back against Sunday trading regulation relaxation
As talk of relaxing Sunday trading regulations comes up again, Association of Convenience Stores chief executive James Lowman urges a united front on the issue.
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Dear JacHow easy is it to get a Business Bounce Back Loan?
Here’s the criteria you must meet to make an application
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NewsConsult with shoppers before making Sunday trading changes, says Bestway md
Bestway Wholesale managing director Dawood Pervez has called on the government to initiate a thorough review of consumer shopping behaviour before making any changes to the Sunday trading regime that could impact negatively on the convenience sector.
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NewsConvenience 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.
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Dear JacIs it legal for pubs to sell alcohol in takeaway plastic milk bottles?
And how about home delivery for alcohol?
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Dear Jac
Swapping track and trace cig stock in the nick of time
It will happen as soon as they let the reps out again
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NewsSale of menthol cigarettes is banned from today
The sale of menthol cigarettes (including capsule, dual and click products) is now banned after the legislation came into force across the UK and the EU this morning (20 May).
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NewsJust two days left for sale of non-Track and Trace-compliant tobacco packs
Retailers have just two days left to sell through any old, non-Track and Trace-compliant tobacco packs, before the new legislation is enforced on 20 May.
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Dear JacWhy isn’t there government assistance for those keeping all their staff on?
If you don’t furlough, you don’t get help. Is it fair?
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Dear JacPaperwork denied
Among the measures announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak were direct cash grants to help the self-employed through the coronavirus outbreak.
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NewsCoronavirus: Some councils suspend Sunday trading enforcement but law unchanged
A number of councils have opted to suspend Sunday trading regulations during the coronavirus outbreak, but the government has confirmed that the rules have not been relaxed and are “operating as usual”.
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NewsScotland’s Deposit Return Scheme delayed until July 2022
Scotland has delayed the implementation of its Deposit Return Scheme until July 2022 due to fears over the impact of the coronavirus.
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NewsBudget: Business rates temporarily abolished amid coronavirus outbreak
Shops with a ratable value of less than £51,000 will have their business rates “abolished” in the coming financial year, as part of a package of measures to help support businesses through the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.
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NewsMinimum Unit Pricing in Wales welcomed by independent c-stores
Independent c-store retailers in Wales have broadly welcomed the introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for alcohol today (2 March).
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NewsGovernment urged to act on rate review after dismissing MPs’ concerns
The government has broadly defended business rates and dismissed concerns raise by MPs on the Treasury Select Committee, prompting calls to act on its pledge to undertake a fundamental review of the system.
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NewsNew JTI website seeks to dispel widespread menthol ban confusion
JTI has launched a new educational website to support convenience retailers in the run up to the approaching ban on menthol and capsule cigarettes, as new data reveals widespread confusion about the legislation.