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Southgate Global responds to Plastic Packaging Tax demands with GRS Certified product range
Southgate Global is helping organisations confidently navigate Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) requirements with the introduction of a new Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified product range.

NI technology company expands into hospitality market with acquisition of PowerEPOS
Henderson Technology, the retail technology company owned by Henderson Group and based in Mallusk has announced its acquisition of the hospitality point of sale company, PowerEPOS.

End of de minimis is maximising complexity and cost for UK retailers
Import duty loopholes are closing in the US, EU and UK as tariffs bite back and forth across the Atlantic.

SPAR shines with 14 wins at the 2025 Retail Industry Awards
SPAR UK has reaffirmed its position at the heart of independent retailing, taking home an outstanding 14 awards and five Highly Commended accolades at the 2025 Retail Industry Awards.
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