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NewsThe Fed outlines growing concern over DRS delays in Wales
The Fed president has written to Welsh Government to express the Fed’s DRS concerns
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Promotional FeaturePreparing for DRS: How to get the big decisions right
Fifteen months to go: time to get your prep done for the UK’s deposit return scheme (DRS)
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NewsGovernment backs high street with import reforms and online crackdown
High street businesses are set to benefit from action to level the retail playing field
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NewsWorld Cup drives surge in promotional spending for stores
Data shows World Cup to be driving a surge in online and promotional spending
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Product NewsFinal report into Hovis and ABF’s proposed merger published
Authority’s final report into merger between Hovis and Associated British Foods has been published
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NewsSeven in ten shoppers now see shoplifting as ‘normal’ behaviour
New survey shows shoppers are becoming increasingly desensitised to shoplifting
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NewsAnalysts warn of added costs for convenience stores from upcoming DRS
Talysis has signalled the worrying levels to which the DRS could affect stores
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NewsShoppers’ food price concerns at highest level for three years
New IGD research shows an ongoing cautiousness among grocery shoppers
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NewsTrade body responds to rumours of a price cap on essential supermarket foods
The ACS has responded to news this week the Government might consider a cap on prices in supermarkets
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NewsOn-pack promotions stage a comeback as shopper enthusiasm peaks
New data shows 78% of shoppers love on-pack promotions in a steep rise from two years ago
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NewsBRC responds to the King’s Speech and its impact on retailers
The British Retail Consortium has issued a detailed response to the King’s Speech yesterday
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NewsLocal shops and more welcome extra protections detailed in King’s Speech
Trade bodies have reacted positively to new bills announced today by King Charles
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NewsIndependent retailers warned over music licensing costs
A new podcast retail-focused highlights the importance of licensing in stores playing music
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NewsIndustry responds as BRC reports sales drop for April due to consumer uncertainty
BRC’s monthly sales monitor shows UK total retail sales decreased by 3% year-on-year in April
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NewsPost Office counters report record breaking 40m cash transactions in Q1 this year
New data shows nearly 40m cash withdrawals and deposits were made at branches in Q1 of 2026
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NewsTrade bodies renew calls for transparency in energy market for small businesses
Trade bodies including the ACS have again called for more transparency when it comes to energy costs
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NewsBusiness costs and rising crime top of agenda for new ACS chief executive
New ACS chief executive Ed Woodall has outlined his priorities for the trade body as the convenience sector faces mounting challenges including rising costs, crime and rogue traders
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NewsTypical UK grocery basket now costs 68 minutes of work
Data shows increase in equivalent cost of a typical UK baskets with the convenience sector in an admirable position
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NewsBooker grows sales and profits despite declining tobacco sales
Booker Wholesale sees sales growth despite a decline in tobacco sales
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NewsNew ACS chief executive highlights challenges to convenience stores
New ACS chief executive Ed Woodall issued a rallying cry to ACS members