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Afternoon Tea for Breast Cancer Now
We’re hosting an office afternoon tea in support of Breast Cancer Now. It’s an important cause and one that’s close to our hearts – breast cancer accounts for 15% of

Management Portal Has Moved to BackOffice 360
The Management Portal has now been replaced by BackOffice 360, our new platform designed to provide a more intuitive and user-friendly experience. BackOffice 360 is available at no additional cost,

Four Rounds, One Cause
Shaun Robson and the ShopMate Team were taking on a challenging golf Marathon in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.

Proxy Purchasing Pitfalls
Most convenience retailers are familiar with the challenge of preventing underage alcohol sales – but do you and your team know how to spot and prevent Proxy Purchasing?

DRS and Exchange for Change
Exchange for Change will affect every business selling soft drinks in the UK. It comes into force throughout the UK by October 2027 – you have some crucial decisions to

How to Train Your Dragon Boat Crew
For you, we would take on a dragon… in the Grocery Aid Booker Dragon Boat Race, for a day of teamwork, fundraising and a little competition.

The Heart of the Community
We visited Indajet and Suki Kandola to present them with an Ipad which they won at the ShopMate stand at the Booker Retail Show 2026. Their store is an excellent
