A leading retail body has warned that the new Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), announced this week by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, could inadvertently disadvantage smaller high street retailers when it launches in October 2027. The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira), which works with over 6,000 independen
PayPoint Group has delivered another positive quarter, with robust performance across its key seasonal businesses, reinforcing its confidence in meeting FY25 expectations and achieving its ambitious target of £100 million EBITDA by the end of FY26. In a trading update for the three months ended 31 December 2024, the group reported a 1.9 per
A new report from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) celebrates the vital role of the UK’s nearly 19,000 rural convenience stores, highlighting their significant investment, community contributions, and diverse services. This recognition, however, comes despite the considerable challenges these businesses face. The 2025 Rural Sho