All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 16
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Features and analysisKP Snacks appoints new sales director
Matt Collins has been with KP Snacks for 10 years
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Features and analysisUnite strike action could hit Morrisons Daily stores
Supply to Morrisons Daily sites could be disrupted if proposed strike action by Unite goes ahead
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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 analysisSenior departures announced at Unitas
Unitas Wholesale’s finance director and commercial director are to leave the business in the coming months
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Features and analysisGenerational smoking ban will have ‘dire consequences’ for retailers
Imperial Tobacco has warned that the generational smoking ban will damage retailers’ trade and lead to a rise in the illicit market
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Features and analysisParfetts expands presence in Midlands
Parfetts has marked the first anniversary of its Birmingham depot by reaching the milestone of 60 Go Local stores in the region
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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 analysisMPs warn against ban on flavoured vapes
MPs have cautioned against the ban on flavoured vapes, branded packaging and displays in stores
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Features and analysisRetail sector welcomes new crime measures
Announced by the Prime Minister, the measures include a plan to make assault on a shopworker a specific offence that carries sentences of up to six months
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Features and analysisMeasures to protect shopworkers from crime unveiled by Prime Minister
The Prime Minister hopes to send “a message” to those committing crimes against retailers
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Features and analysisGroceryAid School Essentials Grant returns for 2024
£1m of support will be provided through the grant
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Features and analysis'Balance is essential' for vape legislation
Elf Bar has warned that a ban on disposable vapes could lead to more illicit sales in the UK
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Features and analysisAllwyn begins roll-out of new National Lottery PPOS
National Lottery operator Allwyn has started rolling out permanent point of sale materials to retailers
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Features and analysisSGF research warns of the rising cost of employment
New research has warned that if the cost of employment continues to rise, many stores will no longer be viable as businesses
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Features and analysisEast 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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Features and analysisIllicit 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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Features and analysisThe 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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Features and analysisNew 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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Features and analysisConvenience 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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Features and analysisEast 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