22 July 2021
Businesses across the country are currently being impacted by the 'pingdemic' - staff shortages as a result of being contacted by the NHS track and trace app.
Bira would like to get a sense of how it is impacting the indie retail sector, and we are also searching for media case studies.
We know that for a small shop, if one member of staff tests positive for coronavirus and has to self-isolate, then it is likely the rest of the employees will have to too. This often means the complete closure of the business.
In an article in the Daily Telegraph, Bira CEO Andrew Goodacre explains how the 'pingdemic' could cripple the sector.
Resources from Global Payments
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£2,000 grant available to retailers taking on young apprentices
Small and medium-sized retailers taking on young apprentices can receive a £2,000 government payment for each eligible apprentice.
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Campaign calls for 90 minutes’ free parking on England’s high streets
A Parliamentary petition calling for a national minimum of 90 minutes’ free parking in town and city centres across England has gained momentum.
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Employment law changes to take effect in October with WorkNest providing need-to-know toolkit for retailers
A further 11 employment law reforms are expected to take effect in October as part of the rollout of the Employment Rights Act 2025, with WorkNest providing resources.
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Bira and Toy Retailers Association urge shoppers to buy safe as counterfeit toy investigations rise
Bira has joined forces with the Toy Retailers Association to warn shoppers against buying toys through unregulated online marketplaces.