All articles by Aidan Fortune
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Features and analysis
East of England Co-op to install Pricer digital shelf edge labels
The East of England Co-operative Society has signed an agreement with in-store digital shelf-edge solutions provider Pricer for a full-chain installation at its 120+ food stores
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Illicit trade warning issued over disposable vape ban
The ACS has warned that the illicit trade could see a boost of £645m if the disposable vape ban happens
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The Convenience Awards 2024: What makes a winner?
The winners of the Convenience Awards 2024 have been revealed, find out what set them apart from the competition
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New Store of the Year: Tout’s of Cleeve
Tout’s of Cleeve picked up the New Store/Refit of the Year category at the Convenience Awards 2024
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Convenience Retailer of the Year: Costcutter Triple ‘a’ Foodhall
Costcutter Triple ‘a’ Foodhall was crowned Convenience Retailer of the Year and Large Convenience Store of the Year
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East of England Co-op partners with Osprey to grow EV network
Rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging provider Osprey Charging has entered into partnership with East of England Co-op
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Retailers face on-the-spot fines for underage sales under new Tobacco and Vape Bill
The new bill is part of the Prime Minister’s commitment to “create a smokefree generation”
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Parfetts reports growth in turnover and profit
Parfetts attributed the growth to focusing on increasing customers’ profits through developments in its retail offering, extensive relevant product ranges, including the Go Local own label, and more frequent promotions
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PCCs highlight work being done to tackle retail crime
Tackling Business & Retail Crime In Focus contains 19 different case studies, outlining what steps it is taking to curb crimes against retailers
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Violence against retail staff soars
Almost one in five (18%) retail staff suffered a violent attack in 2023, according to Usdaw research, up from 8% in 2022
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Closure 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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Government’s vape ban plans come under fire
The government’s plans for the ban on disposable vapes have been heavily criticised by the retail industry
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Filshill changes sales and development team with new appointments
JW Filshill has restructured its sales and development team with the internal promotions of Shirley Ruane and Elaine Feeney to the newly created positions of sales managers
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Bestway enters long-term partnership with Penny Petroleum
The new agreement will see 57 sites added to the Costcutter operation
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Unitas Connect Awards winners revealed
Parfetts, RD Johns and Wilds Premier Drinks Distributor were the winners at the Unitas Connect Awards
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Vape tax announced by government
A levy on vape products is set to be introduced by October 2026 following a public consultation
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Jisp partners with Sudheesh Pallikulangara for Scan & Save
Jisp’s Scan & Save has partnered with multi-site retailer Sudheesh Pallikulangara to offer the service in his eight stores
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Edith Bowman to host the Convenience Awards 2024
The Convenience Awards 2024 will take place at the Victoria Warehouse in Manchester on 21 March
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Parfetts improves digital offer for retailers
Parfetts has enhanced its digital offering by expanding the capabilities of its app, which now sees 15,000 users per week
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Co-op Group partners with Uber Direct to enhance delivery offering
Co-op has increased access to its own online shop, accessed via the Co-op app, through a new partnership with Uber Direct, Uber’s white-label delivery solution