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Refrigeration is essential in convenience retail, but it can also be one of the biggest contributors to your energy bills. A single unit can consume between 450 and 1,000 kWh per year, and inefficient refrigeration can increase energy usage by up to 25%.
Social media is a must-have tool for independent retailers who want to connect with shoppers and promote their store’s unique range and offers.
From tackling retail crime to changing employment rights and food regulations, the new Labour government has introduced a series of policies that will reshape the retail landscape.
Incidents of shoplifting have hit record levels, with more than 430,000 offences reported to the police last year – a jump of 32% over the previous 12 months
After extensive lobbying by the retail industry, including the British Retail Consortium, the Association of Convenience Stores and the Co-op Group, it was announced in the recent King’s Speech that the issue of assaults on shop staff will be addressed with an amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill.