THE 2025 SHOP • Store upgrades, sales and staff numbers all plummet for the first time in years, according to ACS • Labour’s local growth minister responds to claims government is making shops and customers poorer
9-22 SEPTEMBER 2025 STRICTLY FOR TRADE USERS ONLY
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Shoplifting incidents in Scotland up, four years on from introduction of landmark crime bill
New ready-to-drink cocktail range giving independent retailers up to 45% profit
The big seasonal launches you need to stock to draw more customers in store
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