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NewsPost Office urges retailers to prepare for outages to keep customers payment options open
The Post Office is advising retailers to ensure they have a contingency plan for payments in place
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NewsBira warns of widening rates gap between Scottish shops and rest of UK
Bira warns Scottish shops risk falling further behind ahead of next month’s Budget
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NewsFormer Bira president tells independent retailers to ‘keep evolving’
Independent retailers must keep evolving and innovating, Bira’s outgoing president said
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Features and analysisLeeds store gets creative for its social media channels with overnight influencer game
Abu Bakr Supermarket took a fresh approach to marketing by inviting social media influencers to spend the night
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NewsACS publishes advice to support retailers with new harassment rules
ACS has published new guidance for retailers on changes to employment law coming on 30 October
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NewsTaskforce welcomes government commitments on cutting red tape for small businesses
Local shops welcome government’s acceptance of recommendations from Small Business Taskforce to cut red tape and admin costs
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Partner FeaturePreparing for DRS: What to do now with one year to go
With 12 months until the UK’s deposit return scheme goes live, convenience retailers must act now on infrastructure, exemptions and staff training to avoid being left behind
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NewsIndependent retailers urge Chancellor to turn growth ambition into action
Bira welcomes chancellor John Healey’s growth ambitions but asks for business rate changes as well
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NewsGovernment overhauls business reporting bureaucracy
‘Pen-pushing paperwork’ and costly red tape in business gets an overhaul
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NewsIGD responds to the lowest drop in food inflation in two years
The IGD has issued a response to the ONS’s report of a 1.3% food inflation figure
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NewsAll you need to know about October’s employment law reforms
Businesses have just eight weeks to prepare for the upcoming employment law changes
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Partner FeaturePreparing for DRS: how to exceed shopper expectations
With the UK’s deposit return scheme just over a year away, experts say convenience retailers should start planning now to deliver a seamless customer experience – and reap the financial rewards.
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NewsBank of England keeps interests rates unchanged at 3.75%
A credit card provider has provider has responded to today’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged
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NewsPost Office reveals demand for cash on Britain’s high streets has soared this summer
Business cash deposits reached their highest-ever level on record - up by almost £69m year-on-year
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News45% of UK businesses have experienced physical crime - 73% say it’s getting worse
New research reveals nearly three quarters of owners believe crime against businesses is getting worse
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NewsTwo in three high street businesses suffer from innacurate AI search results
New data shows worrying inaccuracies in AI chatbot-fuelled searches for high street businesses
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NewsOurCoop supporting development of 26 new co-operatives
Communities, charities and more have been benefitting from OurCoop’s involvement since 2022
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Partner FeatureHow convenience stores can prepare for the Deposit Return Scheme
With 13 months until the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) launches, convenience retailers face unique challenges around space and equipment. Industry experts share practical guidance on navigating DRS implementation while building customer loyalty.
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Partner FeaturePreparing for DRS: How to get the big decisions right
Thirteen months to go: time to get your prep done for the UK’s deposit return scheme (DRS)
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Partner FeatureFIFA World Cup 2026: a playbook for convenience retailers
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 set to generate significant grocery spend uplift, convenience retailers have a golden opportunity to capitalise on match-day shopping missions and social viewing occasions throughout the tournament.