News – Page 15
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NewsGovernment plans ban on sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children
The government has launched a consultation on plans to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to children under 16, citing concerns about impacts on physical and mental health
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NewsSpar stores herald return of 12 Deals of Christmas
Spar’s 12 Deals of Christmas campaign returns, celebrating a decade of deals
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NewsSnappy Shopper integrates with Google in breakthrough for convenience stores
Selected Snappy Shopper stores are now listed on Google Shopping powering the UK’s digital high street
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NewsCo-op unveils changes to leadership team
Co-op has unveiled a series of leadership changes, with managing director for growth Jerome Saint-Marc leaving the business to pursue other opportunities
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NewsOne in five Scottish retailers selling vapes to minors
Test purchases in Scotland reveal concerning levels of illegal vape and tobacco sales to children
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NewsGriffiths Forecourts renews Co-op Wholesale partnership for five more years
South Wales-based retailer Griffiths Forecourts has extended its partnership with Co-op Wholesale for another five years
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NewsJob and investment warning issued to convenience sector
Convenience stores hit with both rising costs and reduced spending could face a drop in jobs, investment and sales, according to the latest Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) Local Shop Report
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NewsRetailer ends decade-long partnership with Evri due to low commission and high workload
Retailer processing over 100 parcels daily questions whether parcel services genuinely drive profitable footfall to local c-stores
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NewsCo-op Wholesale scraps levies for Northern Ireland retailers
The wholesaler is also “working at pace to resolve product availability issues” in the region
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NewsUnitas Wholesale appoints David Cooke as first COO in leadership shake-up
Unitas announces key leadership changes
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NewsTrading Standards in Scotland face crisis as officer numbers hit record low
Trading Standards officers in Scotland has dropped below 250 for the first time, according to a recent workforce survey
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NewsScottish retailers call for tougher response to shoplifting crisis
Indie retailers across Scotland demand urgent government and police intervention as new figures reveal shoplifting incidents have surged by 17% in the past year
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NewsDeposit return scheme body appoints ex-FareShare boss as first chairman
The industry veteran was announced today by the UK Deposit Management Organisation, the business-led not-for-profit organisation tasked with operating the deposit return scheme
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NewsRetailer boosts beer sales by 35% thanks to new ‘invisible air door’ in beer cave
A forecourt in Longford, Ireland, reports 35% boost in beer sales after installing a new ‘invisible air door’ in its beer cave
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NewsAsda to open 22 Express sites by end of year
Asda is set to resume its Express store expansion next month, with 22 new sites scheduled to open before the end of 2025
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NewsUK food industry unites to tackle ‘workforce crisis’
The IGD launches its ’Mmmake Your Mark’ campaign to tackle UK’s workforce crisis
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NewsSnappy Shopper unlocks 24/7 delivery for UK convenience retailers
Snappy Shopper has launched 24/7 delivery capability nationwide after its trials in selected UK stores
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NewsCo-op boosts its health and wellbeing offer with Holland & Barrett partnership
Co-op has partnered with Holland & Barrett to boost its health and wellness offer
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NewsLincolnshire Co-op commits to net zero emissions by 2045
The society’s commitment has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative
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NewsThe SRC issues statement on sharp rise in Scottish shoplifting incidents
Scottish Retail Consortium says further funding and team work should be the priority when fighting retail crime