Fed raises retailer cost concerns with MP
Issues discussed included higher National Insurance contributions and rising operating costs
Vers nieuws uit voeding, dranken, persoonlijke verzorging, huishoudelijke verzorging, retail en FMCG-diensten, automatisch bijgewerkt en gelinkt naar de oorspronkelijke uitgever.
Issues discussed included higher National Insurance contributions and rising operating costs
The trade body warns retailers could be forced to invest in more expensive "soft drop" RVMs or deal if Wales' DRS includes glass
Most of these store closures are scheduled to take place by mid-August
The government accepted six of the 36 recommendations in the Business and Trade Committee’s report
The operation involved 72 independent tobacco shops and was carried out on 30 January and 3 February 2026
Retailers will earn 5% commission on every line sold
Managing director Stephen Jempson spoke to Better Retailing
Fed president in Wales, Mark Dudden, said Wales was failing to keep pace with the rest of the UK
The data was gathered from 1,000 retail locations and 20,000 security cameras
The publication said the print run was a two-week trial to “gauge how it would work operationally”, with plans to relaunch
The publication said it has been debanked by Lloyds, with “barely any funds” remaining
Further updates are expected once the final list of store closures is confirmed