All Deposit Return Scheme articles
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NewsThe Fed tells MPs small shops are vital to DRS success at Labour conference
Fed member Kaual Patel spoke with MPs and Exchange for Change representatives in Liverpool earlier this week
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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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NewsTomra unveils space-saving reverse vending machine for convenience stores
Tomra has announced a more compact reverse vending machine that ideal for smaller stores
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NewsExchange for Change confirmed to run the Welsh Deposit Return Scheme
Exchange for Change will run the entirety of the UK’s DRS scheme including Wales, it has been confirmed
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NewsTwo thirds of consumers plan to return drinks containers after DRS
New research from Danone finds 68% of shoppers will return drinks containers after the DRS goes live
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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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NewsWelsh local shops play a larger part in communities than those elsewhere in UK
New ACS report highlights the often vital role stores play in Welsh communities
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NewsDrinks retailers and suppliers write open letter to Plaid Cymru over DRS concerns
UK’s biggest drinks producers and grocery retailers urge new Plaid Cymru Government to keep Wales’s DRS on track
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NewsACS urges Wales to exclude glass from deposit return scheme
The Association of Convenience Stores has written to the Welsh Government urging it to exclude glass from its Deposit Return Scheme, warning that without urgent action the scheme cannot launch successfully in 2027
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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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NewsThe Fed’s National Employee of the Year meets Peterborough MP
Labour MP Andrew Pakes met with The Fed’s Employee of the Year at his Premier store last week
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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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NewsScottish government praises independent retailers and Fed role following election
Scottish economy secretary Stephen Flynn has acknowledged the key role independent retailers play in communities
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NewsThe Fed writes to offer support to Scotland’s new First Minister
The Fed’s Scottish president has written to congratulate John Swinney following the SNP’s success
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NewsACS launches ‘comprehensive DRS resources hub’ for retailers
The ACS has launched a new hub for retailers to help with the upcoming DRS
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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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NewsExchange For Change reveals expanded DRS exemptions and £60m grant funding
Exchange For Change has confirmed more details surrounding the support available for independent retailers ahead of the deposit return scheme’s October 2027 launch, including enhanced exemption criteria and £60m in grant funding
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Features and analysisScottish Go Local store installs TrovrQUBE ahead of DRS
Trovr has installed its first TrovrQUBE in Scotland at a Go Local store in Glasgow, expanding its presence across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland ahead of the 2027 Deposit Return Scheme introduction
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NewsDRS return fees confirmed ahead of October 2027 launch
Exchange For Change has announced the return handling fees that will be paid to operators when the Deposit Return Scheme launches in October 2027