News – Page 112
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Features and analysisSpar extends partnership with Disability Sport Wales
The retailer has agreed to support the group for a further three years
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Features and analysisAlmost half of Scottish retailers unsure about approach to DRS
Research by the ACS has found 47% of retailers in Scotland are unsure about how they will approach DRS
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Features and analysisUKVIA warns of ‘glaring failure’ in vaping regulations
The UKVIA has warned that public confidence in the vape category has been damaged by non-compliance
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Features and analysisMiddlesbrough store selling illicit tobacco issued with Closure Order
5,750 illicit cigarettes and 2.1kg of illicit hand-rolling tobacco were found at the store
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Features and analysisParfetts opens new Birmingham depot as part of growth plans
The new depot in Birmingham is part of Parfetts’ national expansion plans
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Features and analysisJamie Davison appointed to retail director at Bestway
Davison will be replacing Mike Hollis, who is relocating to Australia
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Features and analysisSGF launches online tool to help retailers calculate Business Rates
The tool will help convenience retailers plan for the coming financial year
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Features and analysisPricing issues in Scottish stores costing consumers millions
Trading Standards in Scotland has found serious pricing problems in convenience stores and supermarkets
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Features and analysisLocal shops report record levels of theft over last year
New figures from the Association of Convenience Stores have revealed record levels of shop theft being committed against convenience retailers
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Features and analysisVape retailers urged to get behind VApril campaign
The awareness month is designed to help smokers to switch to vapes
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Features and analysisVape sector hits back at BAT compliance research
The Independent British Vape Trade Association has expressed concern over the impact of recent BAT research
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Features and analysisCentral Co-op trials Quiet Hours to cater for sensory sensitivities
During this time, selected Central Co-op stores will aim to reduce noise and lighting distractions
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Features and analysisGroceryAid Ball 2023 raises £810,000
More than 1,200 guests gathered to support the grocery industry
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Features and analysisRising cost of living will fuel illicit tobacco trade
Research by Philip Morris has warned that cash-strapped consumers will seek out illicit tobacco products
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Features and analysisPhoenix 2 Retail unveils new vape compliance testing scheme
The vape supplier has worked with Trading Standards and trade bodies to design the programme
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Features and analysisLack of energy support in Budget sparks dismay among retail industry
The government’s failure to act on rising energy costs has led to warnings over store closures
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Features and analysisSnappy Shopper expands national presence
Snappy Shopper is expanding its coverage by increasing its presence in Walsall, Bentley, Wednesbury, Cannock and Lichfield
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Features and analysisCo-op delivery robots roll out to Greater Manchester
The service will initially be available to 24,000 local residents
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Features and analysisGreens Retail to go national as part of expansion plans with Nisa
The firm has committed to opening 20 more stores
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Features and analysisJempson’s partners with Morrisons in ‘Together’ format
Six Jempson’s stores will be rebranded as ‘Together with Morrisons’