Government

Local authorities urged to respond to small retail businesses’ demands for digital skills training

Small retail businesses around the country have a lack of understanding of digital marketing with business owners and employees simply…

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Amazon launches first UK fleet of e-cargo bikes

Amazon has announced the launch of its first fleet of e-cargo bikes and walkers in the UK, creating a new…

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Shop price inflation hits highest level since 2008

Shop price annual inflation increased to 3.1% in June 2022, up from 2.8% in May, marking the highest rate of…

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Asda joins retailers in rejecting online sales tax

Asda has reportedly told the government that introducing an online sales tax (OST) will harm retailers and shoppers that are…

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Gov outlines buy now, pay later regulation

The government has announced plans to strengthen regulation of interest-free buy now pay later (BNPL) credit agreements, which will require…

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Violence and abuse against retail workers tripled over pandemic

Retail workers were subjected to a “huge” rise in violence and abuse over the pandemic, with incidents almost tripling to…

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Sainsbury’s to remove Russian diesel from petrol stations

Sainsbury’s has pledged to stop selling Russian diesel from its petrol stations by the end of 2022, following calls from…

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Tesco opens up supply chains to sustainable start-ups

Tesco and WWF have launched a new accelerator programme which aims to pair start-ups with Tesco suppliers to fast-track sustainability…

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New West End Company CEO to step down

New West End Company CEO Jace Tyrrell is set to step down from his role this October, after six years…

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M&S’ Oxford Street demolition blocked by Government

Marks and Spencer’s (M&S) plans for the demolition of its Marble Arch flagship on Oxford Street has been paused by…

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