News – Page 118
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Features and analysisC-stores slam Labour’s proposal to consult on cigarette sales ban
Retailers fear a ban on selling cigarettes could fuel the illicit trade
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Features and analysis The Local off-licence store launches in Chesterfield
Retailer Sharma Kumaresan bought the former vape shop in 2022
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Features and analysisWilliam Reed acquires Retail Week and World Retail Congress
The Retail Week and World Retail Congress brands will become part of William Reed’s Retail and Manufacturing business unit
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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 analysisCCEP supports community retailers with donations to help local groups
The finalists and winners from the community categories of The Convenience Awards have been provided with donations to give to local charities
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Features and analysisClarity demanded on business energy bill support
The ACS has called on the government to detail which sectors will receive support when the Energy Bill Relief Scheme ends in March 2023
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Interviews and ProfilesChaz Chahal discusses his latest Costcutter refit
In our latest video, Chaz Chahal talks us through the upgrade of his Costcutter Marlpool store in Kidderminster
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Features and analysisNew King Charles III banknotes unveiled
The new notes featuring King Charles III will enter circulation in 2024
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Features and analysisVape category dominates 2022 grocery sales
Vaping was the fastest-growing grocery category in 2022, driven by its presence in the convenience channel, new data has revealed
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Features and analysisSupply chain investments bolster A.F. Blakemore sales
Investments in supply chain, technology and improving efficiencies has helped A.F. Blakemore record a 9% increase in sales for the six months to 1 October 2022
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Features and analysisJust Eat and Co-op to launch nationwide delivery partnership
From early next year Co-op will be offering on-demand online deliveries via Just Eat
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Features and analysisOne Stop moves to recyclable clear milk bottle tops after successful trial
An extra 16.5 metric tonnes of plastic packaging can now be more easily recycled each year
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Features and analysisS&W Wholesale moves to Employee Ownership Trust as part of succession plan
Control of the business will move from its current private ownership to a Trust, which will manage and control the shares indirectly on behalf of its 320+ employees
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Features and analysisSGF partners with GroceryAid to help provide support to industry
Through the partnership, those working in retail in Scotland will have access to access to support such as financial guidance and advice, online health and wellbeing support, counselling and the free helpline
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Features and analysisHow I made over £600 profit in a day with Elf Bar and Lost Mary Christmas gift boxes
Nisa retailer Daniall Nadeem has seen a huge sales spike in vapes since launching the gift sets
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Features and analysisScotmid looks to grow community orchard scheme
Scotmid has launched an environmental and wellbeing initiative that aims to benefit almost 200 communities across Scotland
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Features and analysisJW Filshill appoints new regional development manager
The wholesaler has appointed Arwel Carter as its new regional development manager
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Features and analysisNisa retailer warms up community with 99p hot water bottles
H & Jodie’s in Walsall is helping shoppers fight rising energy costs by offering hot water bottles for 99p
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Features and analysisImpact of Welsh HFSS legislation discussed by cross-party group
The Welsh government has put forward proposals to introduce HFSS legislation