Premier retailers to access hundreds of new lines as Jack’s rollout continues
INBRIEF ACS BACKS ONLINE SALES TAX The Association of Convenience Stores has submitted evidence to the Government’s consultation on the development of an online sales tax to support local businesses. ACS is also calling on the Government to reduce business rates for retail properties. In its submission, ACS highlights the current imbalance in the way that businesses are taxed, with physical stores being at a disadvantage compared to their online counterparts.
Jack’s, part of the Tesco family, is making an increasingly big mark across Premier stores as the brand’s full-scale rollout continues this summer. In a move designed to simplify the group’s own label offer for shoppers, the new range sees the Happy Shopper, Farm Fresh and Discover the Choice brands brought together under one quality Jack’s brand. While an extensive range of fresh Jack’s products have been available for some months, completion of the full-scale
rollout will provide retailers with access to more than 400 lines across all key food and non-food categories. The new range will also provide a number of benefits to Premier retailers too, with PORs of more than 30% across the vast majority of lines, consistent branding, simplified ordering and more effective merchandising in-store. Commenting on the rollout, Premier retailer Justin Whittaker, of MJ’s Premier in Royton, Manchester, said:
“We’ve had the Jack’s range in since it first launched and I have to say I’ve been really, really impressed, as have my shoppers. “The products look great on shelf, the packaging is really strong and modern, the pricing is spot on and the quality is just fantastic.” All Jack’s packaging will also carry the ‘Part of the Tesco Family’ logo - giving retailers and shoppers alike the reassurance of Tesco quality for an affordable price.
The introduction of an online sales tax that funds reductions in business rates would take significant steps toward redressing the balance between online and bricks and mortar retailers and give retail outlets more opportunities to invest. The submission also advises that click and collect orders should be exempt from the online sales tax, as they encourage consumers to visit physical retail stores.
Welsh Government to regenerate retail sector The Welsh Government has launched a new strategy to regenerate the retail sector in Wales, outlining the challenges faced by retail businesses in Wales. The shared strategic vision sets out how the Government and the sector will work together in partnership to ensure that the retail sector has a bright future in Wales. The vision identifies key areas where action is needed, including improving career opportunities within retail, greater job security, ensuring Wales’ town centres and high streets are thriving through investment and support for non-domestic rates.
The strategy also aims to help retailers seize the opportunities of decarbonisation and digitalisation Association of Convenience Sstores chief executive James Lowman said: “We are pleased that the Welsh Government has recognised the vital role that the retail sector plays in the economy and in the day to day lives of people living in Wales. “Local shops operate at the heart of our communities, providing customers with access to vital products and services, as well as acting as a social hub for those who may be more isolated or vulnerable.”
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