News – Page 17
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NewsHeatwave spending cools as at home dining shopping surges
New data from NIQ shows till sales slowing as temperatures cool
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NewsNew study shows link between youth vaping, smoking and wider health issues
Researchers suspect e-cigarette use may act as a gateway to cigarettes and health issues in the young
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NewsCan a warmer welcome deter shoplifters? Lancashire Constabulary think so…
Lancashire Police’s latest initiative advises on the benefits of a warm welcome to deter thieves
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NewsEvri and Vinted roll out free reusable packaging in UK-first
Evri has teamed up with pre-loved marketplace Vinted to offer free reusable packaging across 100 Parcelshops nationwide
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NewsScottish Grocers’ Federation updates its retail crime site with fresh advice
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has updated retail crime-specific website
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NewsWales launches consultation on Deposit Return Scheme as trade bodies respond
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on the Deposit Return Scheme
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NewsKingston convenience store keeps its licence after suspicion of selling stolen goods
The Met and the council in Kingston have let a store keep its licence
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NewsRegulators warning on the vape market over two months after disposables ban
Regulators Broughton have issued warnings on the culture around vaping post-disposables ban
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NewsEssex Police issue images of wine stealing thugs who threatened shop staff
Images have been issued by police after a shopworker was threatened in Essex
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NewsParfetts’ Go Local fascia tops customer satisfaction ratings
New Lumina research finds Parfetts’ Go Local fascia a standout performer across multiple categories
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NewsIndie retailers face crash in sales as household finances tighten, finds Bira
Almost half of high street-based indie retailers have reported a crash in sales compared to last year, according to a new survey by Bira
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NewsHow to prepare for April’s Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps scheme
Find out why you need to prepare for 1 April 2026 if you manufacture, import or store vaping products in the UK
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NewsGovernment launches AI crime prevention challenge to support safer streets
AI is set to help police catch criminals before they strike, Government says
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NewsCTSI issues warning after dangerous fake Labubu dolls flood UK market
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute has issued an urgent warning about counterfeit Labubu dolls being sold in UK shops and online
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News“I’m very angry” - more retailers react to The National Lottery update as Allwyn responds
Over the past week many stores have commented on Allwyn’s tricky tech update
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NewsRetailers share stories of posting pictures of shoplifters in their stores
Stores respond to our story on whether you should highlight shoplifters publicly
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Features and analysisTop tips for entering The Convenience Awards 2026
The Convenience Awards 2026 are now accepting entries, with the ceremony set to take place at Liverpool’s Rum Warehouse on 11 March 2026
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NewsComplaint upheld against a Lemon, Grapefruit & Pineapple radler beer
A complaint against Vault City’s Radler Lemon, Grapefruit & Pineapple Beer has been upheld
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NewsLondon businesses warn of £2bn rates hike next April
HOLBA has urged the Government to reform its ‘outdated’ model before next April’s changes
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NewsBolton police issue image of man who threatened Spar staff with violence
Police in Bolton have issued an image of a man they are urgently looking to speak to