All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 10
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Features and analysisEight Crewe stores found selling illicit tobacco by JTI
An undercover operation in Crewe has highlighted the extent of the issue
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Product NewsBlack Cherry and Citrus Cooling flavours added to XQS pouch range
Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK has added two new flavours to the XQS nicotine pouch range
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Product NewsSTG expands cigarillos range with Signature Action Mix
Signature Action Mix cigarillos contain two capsules combining the flavours of Berry and Mint in ten-packs
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Features and analysisGroceryAid grows reach to former Tobacco Trade Benevolent Association
GroceryAid is to assume responsibility for the Welfare Funds of the former Tobacco Trade Benevolent Association
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Features and analysisJTI test purchasing operation reveals scale of illicit tobacco and vape sales
Convenience Store participated in a JTI covert operation in Wolverhampton to determine the scale of the illicit tobacco and vape issue
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Features and analysisBAT research highlights call for harsher penalties for underage sales
The vape manufacturer polled 6,000 members of the public, with almost two-thirds of respondents feeling that the proposed £200 fine for underage sales was too low
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Features and analysisFormer Bestway director Abdul Khalique Bhatti passes away
Former general manager and director at Bestway, Abdul Khalique Bhatti, has passed away
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Features and analysisGovernment pledges to work with convenience sector on employment legislation
The Minister for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets, Justin Madders, has written to the Association of Convenience Stores to acknowledge the challenges faced by the sector
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Features and analysisSpar gets cool with Frozen Fortune customer campaign
Spar shoppers have the chance to win one of four £10,000 grand prizes through the Frozen Fortune customer campaign
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Features and analysisPeter Batt and Ayaz Alam to leave Nisa
It was confirmed that Batt and Alam were exiting the business as part of a “wider group strategy to deliver growth and enhance value for member-owners and partners”
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Features and analysisVape trade body calls for balance when reporting on sector
The IBVTA has called for balance ahead of major changes to the vape sector
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Features and analysis8.2m vapes thrown away every week
Material Focus research found the number of vapes thrown away or incorrectly recycled has risen to 8.2m per week
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Features and analysisParfetts increases South West presence with new appointment
Parfetts has appointed Duncan Jelfs as its new regional business manager, with a focus on the South West
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Features and analysisAsda trials electronic shelf edge labels in convenience store
Asda has launched a trial of electronic shelf edge labels at its Asda Express convenience store in Manchester
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Products In DepthTobacco, Vaping & Next Generation: Consumer Education
With the disposable vape ban coming down the line, what can retailers do to prepare their customers for big changes in the category?
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Features and analysisCoventry store issued issued with closure order over illicit vapes
A store in Coventry has been ordered to close its doors for six weeks after a Council investigation revealed “persistent sale” of illegal tobacco and vaping products
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Features and analysis£5000 fine for retailers not providing vape takeback system
Waste management company Biffa is warning business owners about the risk of significant fines for not complying with UK WEEE regulations - including the provision of a takeback system for consumers
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Features and analysisParfetts celebrates Go Local retailers at awards
Go Local retailers from across the UK gathered in Manchester to celebrate Parfetts’ annual Retailer Awards
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Features and analysisParfetts launches new Shop & Go format
The new symbol format focuses on shoppers that are on the go
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Features and analysisJisp invests in new barcode scanning technology
It has invested in Scanbot’s Barcode Scanner SDK technology to help ensure a “seamless” shopping experience