All The Fed (The Federation of Independent Retailers) articles
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Features and analysisRetailer takes to Radio 5 Live to say shoplifting is the worst it’s ever been
Fed member and northern district president Martin Ward recently took to the airwaves to slam the rise in shoplifting
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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
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Features and analysisThe Fed urges clear communication on Scottish plastic cup charge scheme
The Federation of Independent Retailers calls for an effective communication campaign and robust enforcement process for the scheme
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Features and analysisThe Fed puts thousands of pounds back in its members’ pockets
It reports almost a quarter of a million pounds has been recovered from news wholesalers this year
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Features and analysisFed members to benefit from new discount scheme
The Federation of Independent Retailers has launched a benefits scheme for its members
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Features and analysisIndies demand tougher police action as shoplifting levels reach all-time high
A new survery from the Fed found that 91% of indies called for more police patrols on streets
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Features and analysisBiotiful launches first convenience retailer panel and Brand Ambassador programme
Biotiful is to launch the first ’Brand Ambassador’ programme to help convenience stores champion gut health
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Features and analysisNew Employees Rights Bill will ‘stifle’ job creation, the Fed warns
The Federation of Independent Retailers has raised concerns over Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner’s proposed workers’ rights
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Features and analysisThe Fed mourns the passing of ‘retail pioneer’ Margaret Adams
The Fed has today reported on the sudden passing of its first ever female National President, Margaret Adams
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Features and analysisFed supports riot-hit members’ businesses with emergency funding of up to £1,000
Find out how you can apply
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Features and analysisWhat support is available for riot-damaged stores?
In response to the devastating scenes of violence over the past week, Convenience Store has gathered a list of support and resources available for retailers
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Features and analysisThe Fed urges focus on retail crime by new government
The Federation of Independent Retailers is calling for “action and not just words” when it comes to protecting independent retailers and their communities from crime
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Features and analysisShadow Policing Minister pledges to move forward with shop worker protection law
Shadow Minister for Policing Alex Norris has reiterated his support for legislation that would make attacks on shop workers a specific offence
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Features and analysisMixed reactions from indies on Scotland’s MUP hike
MSPs have backed plans to increase the minimum unit price (MUP) of alcohol by 30%
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Features and analysisRetailers praise government plans to allow people to report crimes by video call
The Fed has applauded the move to speed up police response times
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Features and analysisTrade bodies warn over rising MUP in Scotland
It comes after the Deputy First Minister announced that the minimum unit pricing for alcohol will increase from 50p to 65p
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Features and analysisSenior shake-up announced at The Fed
The Federation of Independent Retailers has announced interim changes to its operational structure
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Features and analysisRetailers raging over Welsh school holiday proposals
Cutting the summer break down by a week would be “criminal”
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Features and analysisAutumn Statement business rates extensions welcomed by retail sector
The retail sector welcomed the extension of business rates support
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Features and analysisPayPoint reaches 1,500 store milestone for Christmas savings club
More than 1,500 members of the Federation of Independent Retailers have signed up to become Park Super Agents to help their customers save for Christmas