All Staff articles – Page 2
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Features and analysisMinister urged to consider independent retailers as part of living wage increases
The national president of the Federation of Independent Retailers has written to the new Secretary of State for Business and Trade
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Features and analysisGroceryAid offers support for your children ahead of exam result days
If your child struggles with the stress and pressure of exam results day, GroceryAid offers free and confidential online support
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Features and analysisGeneral Mills accelerates sales team with new sales director Rob Owen
Owen will succeed Simon Fisher, who will take on the role of commercial director
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Dear JacFrom health and safety to shoplifters
Jac shares an update on a shopworker that had issues with their former employer
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Features and analysisACS urges retailers to prioritise safety following increase in violence and looting
ACS chief executive James Lowman told Convenience Store that it’s particularly important to get colleagues away before any violence unfolds
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Features and analysisNew compensation scheme announced for wrongly accused postmasters
Postmasters whose convictions have been overturned can now apply to a new redress scheme
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Features and analysisA.F. Blakemore appoints new chief financial officer
One of the UK’s largest privately owned family businesses announces a new chief financial officer
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Features and analysis'Balanced approach' needed for minimum wage increases
The Association of Convenience Stores has urged a balanced process that takes into account businesses as well as employees when setting out the new minimum wage
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Features and analysisRetailer concerns over Labour’s plan to remove age bands for minimum wage
Ahead of Labour’s victory landslide, the party pledged to “remove discriminatory age bands to ensure every adult worker benefits”
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Features and analysisJW Filshill bolsters commercial team with two new appointments
Kyle Byers has joined as the category buyer for non-food and pet categories, while Stuart Auld has been appointed as the role of category buyer for food and third-party supply
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Features and analysisRole of c-stores as an employer highlighted by new research
In its evidence to the Low Pay Commission, the ACS has highlighted the importance of convenience stores as a source of ememployment
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Features and analysisBestway Retail partners with S4labour
The move hopes to benefit Costcutter, Best-one and Bargain Booze retailers with labour and cost management tools, designed to save them time and money
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Features and analysisRetailers encouraged to diversify recruitment
A new report suggests that retailers can contribute to a more diverse and inclusive workforce by explanding their recruitment horizons
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Advice GuideGroceryAid Day: What support is available to you and your staff?
GroceryAid offers a variety of support lines to help retailers and their staff
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Features and analysisRetail industry backs ShopKind Week
Retailers, the Home Office and industry groups have joined forces to support #ShopKind Week, taking place from 6 – 10 May 2024
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Features and analysisSteve Browne appointed as Heart of England Co-operative CEO
Browne will assume the role at the beginning of October, succeeding Ali Kurji who is due to retire at the end of September following 42 years’ service
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Features and analysisCo-op appoints new director of property, development and estates to drive growth ambitions
Rachel Hargreaves previously served as regional head of property at Lidl Great Britain
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Features and analysisAsda underlying profits top £1bn thanks to focus on growth
The retailer has announced its full year results for the period ending 31 December 2023
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Features and analysisUnite strike action could hit Morrisons Daily stores
Supply to Morrisons Daily sites could be disrupted if proposed strike action by Unite goes ahead
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Features and analysisParfetts appoints new commercial director
Richard Bone will support commercial development, as part of Parfetts’ growth plans of achieving a £1bn turnover and expanding their symbol store estate to 2000 stores