UK: CO-OP is making a major change to its in-store services, offering parcel lockersShoppers who rely on Royal Mail to send and receive online orders will be able to use parcel lockers from this summer. It means people will be able to drop off pre-labelled Royal Mail parcels and returns …
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The majority of indie retailers are struggling to survive, grappling with rising costs, retail crime and the impact of illicit trade, according to a new survey by The Fed. When the trade body asked retailers ‘Does the combined impact of rising retail crime, employment costs, goods and services costs, energy …
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Finding a place to settle down, with a highly sought after school, local amenities, and green space can be tricky. One place in Essex has all of that, say locals. Great Berry, a housing estate, “bolted” onto older parts of Basildon is not just a cluster of places to live. …
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Last year saw the biggest ever parade with over 167 organisations in attendance throughout the day. Leeds Pride now attracts people from all over the UK and overseas, whilst still remaining free for all to attend. In a LinkedIn post, Boxbar Tech said: “For 2025 we are deploying 18 points …
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International Solidarity Movement Deirdre Murphy has been a Pro-Palestinian activist for over two decades The son of a Pro-Palestinian activist has said he “remains in the dark” after she was detained in the occupied West Bank. Deirdre Murphy, who lives in Swansea, has been held in custody since 31 May …
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US retailer Walmart has extended its drone delivery service with Wing, in what the companies are calling the “world’s largest drone delivery expansion ever”. From next year, Walmart customers will be able to access drone delivery services at an additional 100 stores across several major US metros, including Atlanta, Charlotte, …
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Spot Silver held just below an intraday high of $36.18 on Friday, its strongest price level since February 29th 2012, as weak US macro data and a dovish Federal Reserve outlook continued to underpin safe-haven demand. The latest data sets out of the US revealed a contraction in activity in …
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It is encouraging that we can inform members that the negotiations with Royal Mail Group continue to progress with the support of EP Group representatives. We understand members will be frustrated by the fact no full agreement has yet been reached and deadlines have been shifted for this on multiple …
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Advertisement By 2025, the differences between traditional retail and digital payments will be almost gone. As more and more customers use digital wallets, stablecoins, and blockchain-based loyalty schemes, retailers are feeling more and more pressure to add cryptocurrency to their systems. But in the middle of all this upheaval, …
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Charles was met with a 21-gun salute as he arrived at the headquarters of the Royal Regiment of Artillery at Larkhill, Wiltshire, in his first visit since assuming the title of Captain General. The King, who became ceremonial head of the regiment following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, received …
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