Business intelligence consultancy Future Thinking has released findings revealing consumer awareness regarding the introduction of a 5p charge by supermarkets for the use of plastic carrier bags. 22% of under 35s stated that they were prepared to pay 5p per
Supermarkets are bracing themselves for a new issue this month, with leading supplier of merchandise availability solutions for the retail industry Checkpoint Systems warning of an increase in shopping basket theft, following the introduction of the new 5p plastic bag
Reusing carrier bags for a diverse range of contents puts consumers at risk of bacterial contamination – that is the warning of Professor Anthony Hilton, Head of Biological and Biomedical Science at Aston University. As a 5p charge is introduced
Most food and grocery shoppers say they will use their own bags, when the mandatory charge for single-use carrier bags starts today (Monday) in England. The latest IGD ShopperVista research finds: Two-thirds (64%) of shoppers plan to use bags for
Retailers have expressed serious disappointment that Government plans to charge for carrier bags will ignore the advice of the industry and a key Parliamentary committee and press ahead with an overly complex system that will confuse shoppers. Retailers have consistently
The Midcounties Co-operative has reduced its carrier bag usage by 1.3 million this year, as part of its commitment to defend the environment across its stores. Colleagues have been given tips to help cut back on the amount of carrier
