All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 34
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Features and analysisRural shops support urged by ACS
MPs have been asked to support the Rural Shops Pledge
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Features and analysisSenior changes announced at Camelot UK Lotteries Ltd
Camelot UK Lotteries Limited has announced a number of changes to its board and management team
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Features and analysis‘Local shops will be forced to close’ - business leaders issue energy support warning
The Business Secretary has been criticised for a “scattergun” approach to energy bill support
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Features and analysisDeposit Return Scheme details revealed by DEFRA
DRS in England, Northern Ireland and Wales will commence from October 2025
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Features and analysisPayPoint reports positive quarter
The PayPoint Group has reported a positive quarter, with growth across all of its divisions
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Features and analysisIllicit vapes are ‘biggest concern’ for Trading Standards
Research carried out by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute has revealed that illicit vapes are causing the most concern for Trading Standards
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Features and analysisIndustry rallies to support GroceryAid
GroceryAid has acknowledged 20% more award winners compared to 2021
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Features and analysisVickie Howells elected Chair of Cross Party Group on Small Shops
The Cross Party Group on Small Shops ensures that the voice of small shops is heard within the Welsh Parliament
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Features and analysisJTI removes support from stores caught selling illicit tobacco
Two stores in London have had support from JTI withdrawn after being found guilty of selling illicit tobacco
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Features and analysisIllicit tobacco factory dismantled following £1m haul
A HMRC and Police Scotland led to the closure of the factory that was described as the biggest-ever in the country
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Features and analysisImpact of retail crime highlighted by sector
The Federation of Independent Retailers has called on the Minister of State for Policing to do more to protect store owners
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Features and analysisMore than 7,000 toys donated through Central Co-op Christmas Toy Appeal
Central Co-op worked with four distribution partners to ensure the toys made it to those in need
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Features and analysisRise in demand for vegan and healthier option provides food to go opportunity for retailers
Research from Lumina Intelligence found an increase in vegan dishes offered in the out of home channel
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Features and analysisSlow start to HFSS enforcement by local authorities
Only two local authorities reported carrying out HFSS-specific visits since the legislation was introduced in October
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Features and analysisSwansea retailer jailed following seizure of 140,000 illicit cigarettes
Trading standards officers seized illicit tobacco products worth £176,000
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Features and analysisGeek Bar invests £120m in new plant to grow UK distribution
The new plant will feature tracking technology to help reduce counterfeit products
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Features and analysisSpar retailer Peter McBride awarded MBE in New Year Honours List
Peter McBride has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to the economy and the community in County Tyrone
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Features and analysisPrice tipped to be main factor for shoppers going smoke-free
New research has found that UK retailers expect affordability to be the deciding factor for adult smokers choosing a smoke-free alternative in 2023
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Features and analysisInside Shingadia’s Budgens & Post Office, Caterways
The store has changed from a Londis to a Budgens following an extensive refit
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Features and analysisTakeaway boom predicted for Christmas Eve
23% of the UK are planning to order in on Christmas Eve, providing an opportunity for retailers to cash in with their hot food offer