News – Page 132
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Features and analysisACS calls on retailers to help reduce loneliness
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is encouraging retailers to get involved in this year’s Loneliness Awareness Week (13 – 17 June)
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Features and analysisScotmid partners with Scottish Men’s Shed Association to promote mental health
The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) has teamed up with Scotmid for Men’s Health Week
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Features and analysisConvenience channel sales predicted to grow by £5.9bn over five years
IGD predicts that the convenience channel will see a £5.9bn sales growth between 2022 and 2027
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Features and analysisJisp teams up with *Shopt to improve transparency in convenience
The partnership claims to “break down the silos that exist today in the convenience channel”
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Features and analysisParty lines dominate Platinum Jubilee sales
Which categories saw a sales growth over the Platinum Jubilee weekend?
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Features and analysisIncreased minimum age of sale for tobacco and retailer licences proposed to cut smoking rates
A report into smoking in England has suggested measures such as increasing the legal age to buy tobacco, raising duties on the category and introducing sales licences
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Features and analysisDavinder Jheeta leaves Simply Fresh
The former brand and creative director has left Simply Fresh after nine years
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Features and analysisProgress made on underage drinking by Community Alcohol Partnerships
Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) has reported “substantial reductions” in children’s drinking, anti-social behaviour and underage sales in areas where it has created local partnerships
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Features and analysisImperial measurements proposals criticised by trade body
The Federation of Independent Retailers has lashed out at the government’s suggestion of a return to imperial measurements
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Features and analysisACS urges retailers to get involved with Sense charity
National disability charity Sense is encouraging people to host events with a sensory twist
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Features and analysisConvenience stores show off their Queen's Jubilee displays
Shops the length and breadth of the UK are brandishing red, white and blue merchandise as consumers gear up for the Queen’s Jubilee
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Features and analysisBestway to extend age verification tech to more stores
This follows the successful trial at three stores in Leeds
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Features and analysisJohn Baines retires from Unitas Wholesale trading director role
Baines steps down after 40 years in the wholesale and retail industry
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Features and analysisTrading Standards teams increase illicit tobacco investigations
Blackpool Trading Standards has quadrupled visits to stores to check for illicit tobacco
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Features and analysisMorrisons acquisition of McColl’s to be investigated by the CMA
The Competition and Markets Authority is to investigate if the acquisition would create a ”substantial lessening of competition”
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Features and analysisPayPoint disappointed with speed of Snappy Shopper roll-out
The service provider had hoped the delivery service would be in more of its stores by now
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Features and analysisCo-op customers trial Age Scan technology at self checkout
The age verification system is being trialled at four stores in Manchester
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Features and analysisBestway Retail Development Awards winners unveiled
Fairways of Wallasey, Merseyside has been crowned National Bestway Retailer of the Year
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Features and analysisRaj Aggarwal golf day expected to raise £20,000 for charity
The golf day featured 91 players all celebrating Raj Aggarwal
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Features and analysisCost of living crisis could spark illicit tobacco increase
The Local Government Association has warned that under-pressure consumers could turn to illicit tobacco