All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 10
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Features and analysisFive million single-use vapes thrown away every week
New research from Material Focus found that the number of disposable vapes being thrown away has almost quadrupled from 1.3 million to five million per week in the past year
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Features and analysisBlack market warning over single-use vape ban proposals
A potential ban on the sale of single-use vapes in Scotland has drawn criticism from the sector
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Features and analysisLouise Hoste to step down as Spar UK managing director
Hoste joined Spar UK in September 2019 and will depart on 8 September to “pursue fresh challenges”
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Features and analysisParfetts helps retailers score for the Rugby World Cup
The wholesaler has loaded its trade week with beer offers to retailers capitalise on the Rugby World Cup
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Features and analysisScottishPower creates sustainability insight service for small businesses
The service, available to small and medium sized businesses, provides advice on how to boost finances through green energy solutions such as solar panels, heat pumps and electric vehicle charging points
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Features and analysisScottish government to consider ban of single-use vapes
First Minister Humza Yousaf expressed concern over vaping amongst children and the environmental impact of single-use vapes
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Features and analysisLook inside Spar Whelley
A £250,000 investment by Lawrence Hunt & Co has created a modern store for shoppers at Spar Whelley in Wigan
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Features and analysisSmoking drops to lowest level while vape usage rises
The number of adults smoking in the UK has dropped to the lowest recorded level while vape usage increases
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Features and analysisBody cameras to be provided to Tesco staff as retail crime rises
In a letter to the Mail on Sunday, Tesco boss Ken Murphy appealed for more collaboration to tackle retail crime
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Features and analysis‘Protect cash’: Chancellor called on to ensure the future of the UK’s cash network
A collection of trade bodies, businesses and charities have called on the Chancellor to protect cash as a payment method
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Features and analysisCheckout Scotland raises £53,000 for GroceryAid
Taking place for the second year running at Baad Glasgow, more than 800 grocery colleagues assembled for Checkout Scotland
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Features and analysisUKVIA and tobacco companies part ways
British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International are no longer members of the UKVIA
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Features and analysisScotmid and Guide Dogs’ charity partnership raises £295,000
Scotmid colleagues, customers and members have helped raise the money through a range of activities, including in-store raffles, physical challenges, bingo nights, and community events
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Features and analysis‘Super September’ special draws announced for National Lottery retailers
Camelot has announced a ‘Super September’ for National Lottery retailers, with three massive special event Lotto and EuroMillions draws
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Features and analysisKellogg’s donates £4,000 to Nisa’s MADL charity
The partnership with Nisa is an extension of Kellogg’s 25 Years of Breakfast Clubs campaign, and will be made available as eight different £500 donations
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Features and analysisGovernment urged to plan sustainability schemes properly rather than rushed approach
The Association of Convenience Stores has highlighted the need for proper lead times and planning for initiatives such as the Deposit Return Schemes, extended producer responsibility, and single use plastic bans
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Features and analysisGroceryAid’s School Essentials Grant sees 36% increase in demand
Nearly £900,000 was provided to families as part of the School Essentials Grant from GroceryAid
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Features and analysisFederation of Independent Retailers COO departs role
Graham Stafford had been COO of the Fed since July 2022
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Features and analysisNisa retailers report insurance savings
The Co-op offers a 10% discount on business insurance for all Nisa retailers
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Features and analysisFood price increases slow in August
The rate of increase in food prices is at its lowest since October 2022