All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 12
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Features and analysisBooker saves retailers £5,000 a year with energy buying club
Booker has teamed up with Saffron Business Solutions to help its symbol retailers save an average of £5,000 per year on their energy prices
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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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Features and analysisNisa partners with Simble to provide energy efficiency tools for retailers
By integrating Simble’s cloud-based platform, SimbleSense, into operations, Nisa retailers can access real-time insights on energy usage and make informed decisions to improve efficiency and sustainability
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Features and analysisJonathan James becomes chairman of Soham Town Rangers FC
Cambridgeshire retailer and Convenience Store Champion Jonathan James has been appointed as chairman of local football club Soham Town Rangers FC
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Features and analysisSupport for vape licensing scheme welcomed
Comments supporting a licensing scheme for vape retailers by Baroness Merrion have been welcomed by the industry
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Features and analysisSGF appeals for support for local businesses
The trade has signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge in support of local businesses
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Features and analysisJohn Brodie steps down as Scotmid CEO
Scotmid CEO John Brodie has retired from his role after more than 30 years in the business
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Features and analysisUnitas adds Direct Line Supplies to member roster
Foodservice distributor Direct Line Supplies Ltd has joined Unitas
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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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Features and analysisCalls for Tobacco Track and Trace data to be shared with police
The National Business Crime Centre is calling for Tobacco Track and Trace technology to be made available to policing in order to crack down on the illicit tobacco trade
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Features and analysisNisa’s Making a Difference Locally makes £250,000 available for latest Heart of the Community Awards
Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity has launched its largest Heart of the Community Awards round ever with £250,000 available for ‘stronger communities’ initiatives
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Features and analysisSpar launches new customer competition
Spar UK has launched a new way for shoppers to win discounts on all own label products
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Features and analysisLegislation on tobacco and vaping unveiled in King’s Speech
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will prohibit anyone born on or after 1 January 2009 from legally buying tobacco products
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Features and analysisRetail sector welcomes crime legislation plans in King’s Speech
The industry has welcomed the announcement in the King’s Speech that legislation to make the assault of a retail worker a specific offence will move forward
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Features and analysis'Balanced approach' needed for minimum wage increases
The Association of Convenience Stores has urged a balanced process that takes into account businesses as well as employees when setting out the new minimum wage
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Features and analysisUKVIA calls for vape discussion with new Government
The UK Vaping Industry Association has written to new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting, asking for a meeting to discuss vaping and its place in a smoke-free UK
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Features and analysisM&S renews focus on convenience channel with expansion and renewal plan
M&S plans to open 10 new sites and renew 50 others this year
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Features and analysisConvenience market value tipped to reach £49.4bn in 2024
Stronger household spending power is predicted to drive growth in the convenience channel this year
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Features and analysisNisa Express format hits 50 store milestone
Trident Ottershaw Service Station was switched to Nisa in October 2023, before undergoing a full refurbishment
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Features and analysisInside Parfett’s latest The Local store in Hull
The Local estate is expected to reach 100 stores in 2024