All Age-restricted Products articles – Page 5
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Features and analysisLocal Vape Action scheme pilot launched to take on underage vaping
A new pilot programme to tackle underage vaping has been unveiled in Kent, ahead of a national roll-out in 2025
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Product NewsOtter Brewery launches bottled Otter Amber ale
The Otter Brewery has introduced a bottled version of Otter Amber ale
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Features and analysisVape legislation needs to be based on ‘facts, not fiction’
Philip Morris has warned against over-excessive vape regulations coming in response to rogue operators
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Features and analysisScotmid stores to tackle underage drinking in Glasgow
Scotmid Co-operative is bringing the It’ll Cost You campaign to stores across Glasgow
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Features and analysisUK’s Illicit vape hotspots revealed
Tens of thousands of illegal vapes are being seized from black market vape sellers in police raids across the UK every month
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Features and analysisRetailer frustration over illicit tobacco trade
A retailer roundtable, held by JTI and Convenience Store, revealed major frustration over continuous illicit tobacco sales
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OpinionWhy retailers should deter under fours from drinking slushies
More needs to be done to retail slush responsibly
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Features and analysisGovernment votes in favour of Tobacco and Vapes Bill
In its Second Reading in Parliament, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill passed by 383 votes to 67
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Features and analysis80% of UK smokers have bought illicit tobacco in the past year
Research carried out by the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association found the number of smokers that had bought illicit tobacco increased 6% on the previous year
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Features and analysisClosure order issued against store selling illicit tobacco
A store in Middlesbrough has been closed down over the sale of illegal tobacco following a joint operation by Middlesbrough Trading Standards and HMRC
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Features and analysisCommittee of Advertising Practice to crack down on vape advertising
The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) is cracking down on ads for vapes and e-cigarettes that break the law, following the issuing of an Enforcement Notice to advertisers
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OpinionAI in the retail industry: Tackling Bias in Facial Recognition and Age Estimation
Founder and CEO of Serve Legal Ed Heaver discusses facial recognition and its place in retail
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Opinion‘Vape ban difficult for retailers to swallow’
Daniall Nadeem of Spar Motherwell Road reacts to the ban announcement and what this means for the illicit trade
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Features and analysisSupplier frustration over disposable vape ban
The government’s proposed ban on single-use vapes has attracted criticism from suppliers in the category
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Features and analysisRetailers warn against disposable vape ban
Independent retailers warn that a ban on disposable vapes won’t have any effect
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Features and analysisImperial Brands calls for more targeted vaping regulation
The firm wants to prevent youth access and the rise of illicit vapes
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Features and analysisConvenience sector gets behind national Be Vape Vigilant campaign
Responsible retailers can display posters in store encouraging customers to report rogue traders
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Features and analysisACS flags up concerns over generational tobacco ban
The Association of Convenience Stores has warned that a ban could potentially fuel the illicit trade
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Features and analysisSmoore vows not to work with vape brands that appeal to children
Vape tech firm Smoore has pledged that it will no longer do business with brands that use flavour names, packaging or product designs that are attractive to children.
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Products In DepthVaping, tobacco and next-generation: education
How responsible retailers are safeguarding c-store vape sales