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 …
Read More »The peaceful Essex estate people are desperate to live in and never want to leave
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. …
Read More »Boxbar Tech continues Leeds Pride partnership and preps 18 points of sale and 36 self-serving taps — Retail Technology Innovation Hub
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 …
Read More »Pro-Palestinian activist from Swansea detained in West Bank
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 …
Read More »Wing and Walmart announce world’s largest drone delivery expansion
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, …
Read More »Spot Silver holds in proximity to fresh 13-year peak
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 …
Read More »Royal Mail Group Negotiations – Update for CWU Members
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 …
Read More »Managing Compliance: The Importance Of A Lithuanian Crypto License For Retail In 2025
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, …
Read More »Charles shows ‘faultless’ firing technique on visit to home of Royal Artillery
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 …
Read More »Pair charged over pub burglary
Two men have been charged following an alleged aggravated burglary on a Mooroopna pub in the early hours of Friday, June 6. Police allege the pair forced entry to the Royal Mail Hotel on McLennan St about 1.50am. The men fled before police attended, but were arrested nearby a short …
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