All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 18
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Features and analysisVape licensing scheme for retailers proposed
An industry-led licensing scheme for the UK vape industry have been put forward to help tackle the sale of illicit products and underage sales
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Features and analysisNew King Charles III banknotes to enter circulation
Banknotes carrying a portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time on 5 June 2024
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Features and analysisFood to go growth predicted for 2024
The UK food to go sector has been tipped to grow 3.5% in 2024, reaching a value of £23bn, according to a new report from Lumina Intelligence
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Product NewsCrafting relationships: How Kaual Patel of Nisa Torridon created his own lager
Kaual Patel of Nisa Torridon has worked with Brockley Brewery to create his own lager
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Features and analysisBestway Wholesale expands retail range
Bestway Wholesale has expanded its retail range across its depot network, adding hundreds of new products
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Features and analysis90,000 cigarettes and 45kg of hand rolling tobacco seized in Suffolk
Police and HM Revenue and Customs officers have seized 90,000 cigarettes and 45kg of hand rolling tobacco in Lowestoft, Suffolk
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Features and analysisConvenience Leadership Programme open for 2024 entries
Taking place at the University of Surrey, the course is designed for area managers, buying teams, independent retailers, sales and market research specialists
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Features and analysisCo-op reports record levels of theft and violence
The Co-op has set out a list of recommendations to tackle rising crimes in stores following record levels of theft and violence
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Features and analysisDiscounters tempting shoppers away from the convenience channel
Market penetration has dropped while visit frequency has increased, according to new research from Lumina Intelligence
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Features and analysisLioncroft Wholesale creates fellowship to support cancer patients and their families
Birmingham-based Lioncroft Wholesale has created a new fellowship to help transform the lives of children with cancer and their families
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Features and analysisSainsbury’s to open 75 Local stores in the next three years
Sainsbury’s plans to open 75 new Local convenience stores over the next three years as part of its Next Level Sainsbury’s strategy update
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Features and analysisRaj Aggarwal Family and Golf Day returns for 2024
Taking place on 9 May at the Forest of Arden golf course, West Midlands, the event celebrates top retailer Raj Aggarwal who passed away in 2020 from Covid-19
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Features and analysisHisbe enters voluntary liquidation
Sussex-based ethical retailer Hisbe has confirmed that the business has ceased trading and entered voluntary liquidation
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Features and analysisAsda targets southern England with 110 store openings planned for February
Asda has accelerated the roll-out of its opening strategy, with plans to open 110 Asda Express stores in February
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Features and analysisConcerns raised over approach to tobacco and vape consultation
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has expressed concern over the exclusion of parties linked to the tobacco industry
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Features and analysisSnappy Shopper partners with IPOSG
Snappy Shopper has announced its new agreement with EPoS applications provider IPOSG
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Features and analysisShake-up at Parfetts with several appointments made
Parfetts has made a series of new appointments
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Features and analysisGovernment outlines plans to tackle illicit tobacco trade
The government has unveiled a new strategy to tackle the illicit tobacco trade
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Features and analysisIndustry dismay as government announces ban on disposable vapes
Concerns have been raised that a ban on single-use vapes will fuel the illicit trade
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Features and analysisWhat vape recycling services do I have to offer to customers?
New guidance for retailers on how to provide a vape recycling service has been published by the Association of Convenience Stores