All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 32
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Features and analysisCMA identifies 13 areas of concern for Asda’s acquisition of Co-op sites
The Competition and Markets Authority raised concerns that the deal could lead to higher prices or lower quality services for consumers
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Features and analysisCTSI warns non-compliant vape situation is ‘getting out of control’
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute has called for more support to help tackle the rise of non-compliant vape products
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Features and analysisSpar Scotland launches Gander trial to tackle food waste
Two Spar Scotland stores have begun a trial with food waste app Gander
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Features and analysis‘Insufficient energy bill support will lead to store closures’ warns ACS
The ACS has warned that up to 7,000 stores could close if the government doesn’t provide further support with energy bills
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Features and analysisBestway Wholesale partners with The Plunkett Foundation
The Plunkett Foundation has announced a new charity partnership with Bestway Wholesale to help support rural community retail businesses
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Interviews and Profiles140,000 illegal cigarettes seized at Lincolnshire stores
The illicit tobacco was seized following an intelligence-led raid by the authorities
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Features and analysisScottish alcohol display proposals ‘a failure waiting to happen’
The Federation of Independent Retailers has warned that plans by the Scottish government to introduce a display restrictions for alcohol is “naïve and a failure waiting to happen”
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Features and analysisEast of England Co-op reduces fleet emissions
The East of England Co-op has utilised Lightfoot technology to reduce emissions across its fleet of vehicles
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Features and analysisScottish DRS will lead to store closures, warns SGF
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has warned that DRS will cause thousands of stores to close
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Features and analysisNisa clothing banks raise £35,000 for good causes
There are now more than 50 clothing bank units located outside Nisa stores across the UK
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Features and analysisHealth Lottery appoints new CEO
Lebby Eyres will oversee a relaunch of The Health Lottery website and the introduction of a new brand identity
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Features and analysisNisa launches Heart of the Community Awards to celebrate King’s Coronation
Donations are being made available through Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally charity
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Features and analysisBudgens of Holt to reopen after devastating fire
The store was destroyed by a fire in June 2020
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Features and analysisACS launches Deposit Return Scheme Scotland guidance
DRS is expected to come into force on 16 August in Scotland
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Features and analysisPayPoint completes Appreciate Group acquisition
Appreciate Group brands include Love2shop, highstreetvouchers.com, Park Christmas Savings and Appreciate Business Savings
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Features and analysisSpar Scotland donates £1,000 to foodbanks
Spar Scotland has donated £1,000 between four foodbanks following a competition held on social media in January
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Features and analysisHow is food to go performing?
The latest Lumina Intelligence’s Food to Go Report tips the category to reach a value of £22.2bn in 2023
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Features and analysis‘Think carefully before delaying DRS’ Scottish government warned
The Federation of Independent Retailers hopes DRS in Scotland will proceed as planned
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Features and analysisOne Stop celebrates 1,000 store milestone
The 1,000th One Stop store was opened in Wolverhamption
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Features and analysisCo-op to remove best before dates on fruit and veg
150 fruit and vegetable lines in Co-op will no longer carry best before dates