All The Fed (The Federation of Independent Retailers) articles
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Features and analysis
‘A step too far’: The Fed warns of impact of rising costs on stores
Research by The Fed has found that retailers could be forced to cut jobs and staff hours due to rising costs
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Payzone services at risk after fee rise, the Fed warns
New warning from the Fed that retailers may abandon the payment service
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Evri responds to retailers who say they’ll lose hundreds a year as volume bonus is cut
Independent retailers are up in arms about the cutting of the weekly bonus volume from delivery company Evri
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Retailers disappointed as PayPoint hikes monthly service fees
The Fed has warned this move could lead to retailers looking more closely at the feasibility of offering some of PayPoint’s services
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InPost Newstrade's carriage charge lowered after requests from the Fed
InPost Newstrade is making changes to its charges following discussions with the Fed
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Scottish government urged to rethink 40% rate relief exclusion for retailers
Independent retailers urge Scottish government to rethink plans to exclude them from rate relief support
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Retailer 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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Independent 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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The 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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The 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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Fed members to benefit from new discount scheme
The Federation of Independent Retailers has launched a benefits scheme for its members
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Indies 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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Biotiful 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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New 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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The 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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Fed supports riot-hit members’ businesses with emergency funding of up to £1,000
Find out how you can apply
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What 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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The 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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Shadow 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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Mixed reactions from indies on Scotland’s MUP hike
MSPs have backed plans to increase the minimum unit price (MUP) of alcohol by 30%