Tag: coronavirus
NFRN pays out £125k to members in need
The Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has now paid out nearly £125,000 to cash-strapped members from its Covid-19...
Vaping industry calls for click & collect reprieve
The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has called for specialist vape stores to be exempt from the ban...
C-stores exempt from new lockdown takeaway rules
The Scottish Government has tightened coronavirus restrictions amid fears its ‘stay at home’ message isn’t proving as effective...
Shopworkers could be among the first to receive Covid vaccinations
Frontline shopworkers could be some of the first people to be vaccinated in the next stage of the...
Covid positive impact on productivity
Three in five bosses (60%) say that the Covid-19 pandemic has unexpectedly impacted the productivity of their workforce...
Reinstate full lockdown safety measures in stores, says Usdaw
Usdaw has been “inundated” with complaints from its members deeply concerned about their safety because of customers ignoring...
SPAR Scotland recognises colleagues working behind the scenes
SPAR Scotland has launched a new campaign that shares stories of dedicated staff who have been supporting the...
Make shopworker jabs a priority, demands Usdaw
As Britain enters another period of lockdown amid soaring levels of coronavirus infections, Usdaw has called on the...
England’s lockdown causes 22% drop in business deposits, says Post Office
Personal cash deposits remained relatively stable at Post Offices in November compared with the previous month, however business...
The next phase: let’s not forget what we’ve learned
ACS boss James Lowman offers some timely advice on how to cope with what looks increasingly like a...