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Stores enjoy winning World Cup and warm weather sales
England’s final Group game will be against Belgium on Thursday 28 June
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Nisa retailers place orders for Co-op's own-label range
Co-op products will be introduced to Nisa retailers in stages over the next few months
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Ministers to consult on confectionery display controls
The government will also consult on banning the sale of energy drinks to children
Stores enjoy winning World Cup and warm weather sales
England’s final Group game will be against Belgium on Thursday 28 June
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Scottish Bill to protect shopworkers gains MSP support
The Scottish Labour Party’s proposed Bill to protect shopworkers, including the creation of new offences for shop theft and assault of a retail worker, has achieved the required support from MSPs to be introduced in front of the Scottish Parliament.
CO₂ shortages causing suppliers to 'cancel promotional activity'
C-Store understands that some suppliers are cancelling their promotional activity with retailers in response to the recent CO2 shortage in northern Europe, which is impacting supply in the UK.
15,000 cigarettes seized in illegal tobacco raids
Nearly 15,000 cigarettes and more than nine kilograms of hand-rolling tobacco have been seized by Warwickshire Police and Border Force, following raids on stores carried out by Warwickshire County Council’s Trading Standards Service.
Illicit tobacco campaign generates hundreds of tip offs
Hundreds of people have come forward with illicit tobacco tip offs since the launch of a new local authority-funded campaign in the North East of England.
Scotland mulls limiting number of tobacco retailers
Plans to restrict the number of stores selling tobacco in “deprived communities” and areas with high smoking rates are being mooted by the Scottish government.
Welsh retailers react to Minimum Unit Pricing approval
Welsh retailers have reacted to the announcement that a minimum unit price on alcohol will be introduced in Wales, after legislation was approved by the Welsh Assembly earlier this week.
Police appeal for witnesses following c-store ram-raid
Officers are investigating a robbery which took place at a McColl’s store in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, in which thieves ram-raided the premises to try and steal the store’s ATM.
Northern Irish retailers voice Brexit fears over illicit tobacco
Tackling the growing scourge of cross-border tobacco smuggling must remain a priority during the ongoing Brexit negotiations, retailers claim.
Londis announces 19% sales growth amid strong recruitment
Londis has announced a 19% increase in overall sales growth after recruiting nearly 300 stores in the last financial year.
Businesses offered funding to tackle plastic waste
Businesses are being invited to apply for a share of £4m to fund plastic waste reduction projects.
Bestway agrees to buy two Blakemore depots
Bestway Wholesale has exchanged contracts with A.F. Blakemore with a view to purchasing two of the company’s cash and carry depots.
Booker products introduced into more than 50 Tesco stores
Tesco has announced that 30 top-selling Booker lines have been introduced into more than 50 Tesco stores, following a positive initial response to the group’s Chef Central trial.
Parfetts acquires Blakemore's Middlesbrough depot
Parfetts Cash & Carry has bought Blakemore Wholesale’s Middlesbrough depot for an undisclosed sum.
Warm weather and Royal Wedding boost May retail sales
Warm weather and Royal Wedding celebrations united to create a sunny spell of sales for retailers in May, new data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) suggests.
Connect Group to close Pass My Parcel service
Connect Group, the parent company of Smiths News, has announced it plans to close its Pass My Parcel service, which is used by an associated network of 3,000 retailers.
