England

MaxiSaver reveals store expansion plans

MaxiSaver, a value goods retailer, has revealed its intentions to expand across England with another 20 stores this year. The…

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ACS calls on gov to ensure DRS scheme is ‘workable’ for local shops

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the government to ensure that the deposit return scheme (DRS) which…

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Why increasing the plastic bag charge won’t be enough to reduce consumption

In a bid to stop the environmental damage caused by plastic bags, the government has recently increased the charge for…

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BRC calls for increased protection as shop worker abuse jumps 7%

The BRC is continuing to push the government for a “statutory offence” for assaulting, threatening, or abusing retail workers, after…

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The Spar Group sees H1 profits rise 28%

The Spar Group has revealed that its operating profit for the six months ended 31 March 2021 grew 28% to…

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Retail sales climb 9.2% in April

Retail sales across the UK increased 9.2% in April 2021 when compared to the previous month, as the easing of…

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Aldi to trial ‘soft plastic’ collection at select stores

Aldi has revealed that it will be trialling its first collection facilities for soft plastics in select stores in the…

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UK economy shrinks 1.5% in Q1 despite signs of recovery

The UK economy shrank by 1.5% during the first three months of the year due to the impact of the…

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