News – Page 3
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NewsSupreme reports 17% revenue growth driven by ‘positive impact’ from acquisitions
Supreme plc has reported a 17% revenue increase for the half year, driven by acquisitions and organic growth across its diversified FMCG portfolio
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NewsEnzo Wholesale to become latest Unitas member in January
Enzo Wholesale is to become the latest member of Unitas when it joins the buying group in January 2026
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NewsCo-op to open record 11 stores in one week
Co-op is opening 11 stores in a week as part of 50 launching during November and December
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NewsHigh street stores pose triple risk of underage nicotine pouch sales
New evidence highlights age verification issues in stores for nicotine pouch sales
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NewsThree-quarters of independent retailers plan to reject Black Friday
More than three-quarters of independent retailers are boycotting Black Friday this year
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NewsPremier hits milestone with 5,000th store opening
Premier launches community campaign to celebrate 5000 stores, including an £8,000 giveaway and 5,000 donated meals to food banks
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NewsGroceryAid Sporting Lunch raises more than a million for charity
The GroceryAid Sporting Lunch has helped raised £1,061,476 for the industry
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NewsSpar International’s annual driver competition held in Sweden
Sweden was home to Spar’s annual driver competition featuring key wholesalers and more
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NewsThe Bestway Awards 2025 celebrate outstanding achievement
Bestway Wholesale celebrated community achievements at its 2025 awards last week
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NewsLincolnshire Co-op reports 64% rise in capital spend of £10m
Lincolnshire Co-op’s capital spend has risen by £10m as sustainability projects get underway
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NewsAll UK vapes to carry digital QR codes to stamp out fakes
All vapes sold in the UK will be required to carry digital duty stamps with QR codes from October 2026
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NewsPoll shows only 10% support Irish ban on certain nicotine pouch strengths
New poll suggests pouch restrictions ignore demand for harm reduction in Ireland
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NewsCTSI urges Budget backing to tackle rogue high street businesses
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute is calling for urgent government funding in Wednesday’s budget to tackle serious and organised crime impacting Britain’s high streets and legitimate businesses
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NewsAllwyn’s Local Retail Champions crowned at awards ceremony in London
UK-wide campaign celebrates National Lottery retailers going above and beyond for communities
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NewsIndependent retailers condemn bank closures in rural areas
Bira has condemned the closure of banks in regional towns and rural locations
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NewsMPs hold first parliamentary discussion on criminal high street businesses
MPs have held the UK’s first parliamentary discussion dedicated to tackling criminal activity on the high street, amid growing concerns that some shops are being used as fronts for money laundering and organised crime
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NewsCo-op commits £70m to create 7,000 apprenticeships by 2030
Co-op’s Levy Share has already unlocked £40m for training - and more is coming
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NewsLatest Paypoint figures show resilience and progress in tough times
PayPoint has released its results for the half year to 30 September
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NewsUK community groups share £5m funding support from Co-op’s Local Community Fund
2,500 UK community groups celebrate sharing £5m funding from Co-op’s Local Community Fund
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News“Everyone wins except the criminals” - Essex Police on fighting retail crime
Essex Police has issued three initiatives to tackle retail crime and protect staff from abuse