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• New criminal offence for assaults on shop staff in England and Wales unveiled • Retailers praise move, but say more police and quicker action needed to tackle shop theft epidemic
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New data reveals 80% of smokers across the UK purchased illegal tobacco last year
£75m contract for replacing failed Horizon IT system revealed as PO puts out tender
Three retailers share how they are finding new margin streams to help them stay ahead
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