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Retail News Articles

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Robert Clack's column: Have a retail plan and implement changes

Hi all,The festive season has come and gone. Now is the right time to make plans for the year ahead. It’s time to take a fresh look at your retail offer and make sure that you take advantag...

Jan 19, 2024 |

Jim McCafferty’s comment: PUDO services haven’t been for Evri-body so far

Festive greetings everyone,As the welcome Christmas rush gets into full swing, we continue to face many issues. With PUDO, as the Evri service rollout continues, there are emerging procedural complic...

Dec 5, 2023 |

Action plan launched to tackle retail crime

An action plan to tackle retail crime has been launched by the Government this week. Crime and Policing Minister Chris Philp chaired a meeting with senior police leaders and 13 of the UK’s bigg...

Oct 24, 2023 |

Free bank note checking scheme from Bank of England

Counterfeit Money? Impressive counterfeits are in circulation Not just Bank of England notes There is an increase of Scottish counterfeit notes; Royal Bank of Scotland £20 Bank of Scotl...

Sep 6, 2023 |

SUCCESSFUL HOLYROOD EVENT PAVES WAY FOR NATION-WIDE ENGAGEMENT

An information session was held at Holyrood on Wednesday 31 May, 6-8pm. The event was organised by the NFSP to allow MSPs to talk to Postmasters and understand the issues they were facing, and hear of...

Jun 12, 2023 |

NFSP Annual Conference and Retail Event 2023

The NFSP Annual Conference and Retail Event 2023 is taking place this weekend.   We look forward to seeing those of you that are coming.   To members who are not attending, please look...

May 12, 2023 |

SHOPKIND Campaign

SHOPKIND CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES TO ADDRESS ABUSE AND VIOLENCE TOWARDS RETAILERS The NFSP proudly supports the ShopKind campaign, spearheaded by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) on behalf of the...

Apr 17, 2023 |

Start banking your paper £20 and £50 notes now

30 September 2022 is the last day to use paper £20 and £50 notes. Post Offices can accept withdrawn paper notes as a lodgement into any partner bank account at the counter but should not...

Jun 21, 2022 |

Read the Rural Shop Report 2022

ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has today published the Rural Shop Report 2022 which provides key insights into the social and economic contributions of the rural shop sector, inclu...

Feb 21, 2022 |

Read the Welsh Local Shop Report 2022

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has published the Welsh Local Shop Report 2022 which provides key insights into the social and economic contributions of the convenience sector in...

Feb 15, 2022 |

Coming soon, the NFSP Retail Partner Guide 

Finding the right products at the right price for your retail can often be challenging. Who are the best suppliers? Who can give me the best deals? Are they reputable? Will I be tied into long-term...

Feb 7, 2022 |

Free POS materials to get you ready for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day remains one of the biggest greeting card events of the year. Make sure you are well stocked and have allocated a special Valentines promotional area to your store. How about creat...

Jan 17, 2022 |

The NFSP's latest guidance on selling National Lottery products - new age restrictions and Camelot's 'healthy play' campaign

New legislation came into effect from 1 October 2021 mandating that any retailers selling National Lottery products must ensure they are preventing sales to under-18s. The new regulations also mean t...

Dec 7, 2021 |

COVID-19: Masks now mandatory in post offices (and other shops) again

As of Tuesday 30 November, face coverings will be mandatory in post offices and other shops in England.Post Office Ltd provided a summary of resources in an email from Amanda Jones on 29 November &nda...

Dec 1, 2021 |

Cash counters and Scottish banknotes - what to do if you've been experiencing problems

A number of NFSP members have reported issues with cash counters failing to register Scottish banknotes – particularly the new RBS polymer banknotes. The NFSP recently contacted our cash-co...

Nov 25, 2021 |

The NFSP proudly supports #ShopKind

The NFSP proudly supports #ShopKind, a national campaign that aims to tackle the verbal abuse received by shopworkers every day. #ShopKind is supported by major high street retailers as well as the na...

Nov 22, 2021 |

Polymer banknotes - how to spot fakes

Although polymer (plastic) banknotes have been designed to make forgeries more difficult, this hasn't stopped criminals from trying.Because of the frequency with which NFSP members have ment...

Nov 16, 2021 |

Get ready for a Festive Friday

Take part in creating the first wave of Christmas card sending, on Festive Friday (26 November), and help generate a Christmas card-sending mood!Festive Friday is the day when everyone in the card ind...

Nov 12, 2021 |

One year left to spend your paper £20 and £50 banknotes

With the withdrawal of paper £20 and £50 notes after 30 September 2022, people are being encouraged to spend or deposit them at their bank or post office. These notes ar...

Oct 1, 2021 |

Exciting new product launch for NFSP Members

Introducing the NEW 2865-S Banknote value counter from Safescan. Rapidly counts banknotes with the highest precision. RRP £799 - NFSP Members special price of £475 (pric...

Sep 14, 2021 |

Other News


Sue Edgar's comment: We have to remember cash is king
Tim Allen’s Postmaster Ponderings: Are you about to be Strategically Reviewed? Part Deux
Jim McCafferty's column: Operational Excellence is a starting point for fair remuneration model
Statement from NFSP CEO Calum Greenhow following today's evidence at the Horizon Inquiry
NFSP Annual Review launch 2024
Tim Allen’s Postmaster Ponderings: Gulp… Are you about to be Strategically Reviewed?
NFSP statement on latest from Horizon Inquiry
Post Office Bill approved by Parliament
Network Transformation podcast: Solicitors investigating whether Post Office Ltd misled postmasters over Network Transformation
Tim Allen’s Postmaster Ponderings: “Humiliation in spades but no sign of justice yet at Horizon Inquiry”
NFSP 2024 Annual Conference video: Postmasters share their thoughts about this year’s event
Sue Edgar’s Postmaster Ponderings: We have to get this business back on track
THE NFSP ANNUAL CONFERENCE & RETAIL EVENT IN PHOTOS
Postal Affairs Minister Kevin Hollinrake on the PO brand and looking to the future
Keynote speaker Darren Burns explains ‘Upside Down Management’ at NFSP Annual Conference
NFSP CEO Calum Greenhow addresses delegates at Annual Conference
NFSP Chair Tim Boothman’s speech to open Annual Conference
Kevin Hollinrake's reply to the NFSP regarding the governance of PO
David Enright column: Were you a victim of 'mis-selling' under Network Transformation?
Howard Greenman column: Unity is key going forward