News – Page 32
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Features and analysisHalf of Sandwell stores sold knives, vapes and alcohol to kids
The council said it will “shut down underage sales” and crack down on businesses selling illegal goods
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Features and analysisConvenience channel tipped for $1 trillion global sales by 2029
IGD predicts growth for convenience channel but warns of growing threat of discount and online
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Features and analysisSnappy Shopper and Young Scot to offer free grocery delivery for Scotland’s young
Snappy Shopper has partnered with Young Scot to offer free delivery for thousands of young peopl
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Features and analysisJisp creates new customer online prize draw
JispWin offers retailers the chance to earn revenue for promoting the prize draw in store
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Features and analysis29 prolific Lincoln shoplifters now banned from the city’s stores
A total of 29 shoplifters are now banned from shops in Lincoln city centre’s retail spaces
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Features and analysisOpal’s first year targets retail crime gangs behind £8m of thefts
National policing intelligence unit Opal has made significant strides in tackling organised retail crime during its first year of operation
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Features and analysisVaping Duty Stamp consultation raises questions from industry
A consultation on the new regulations around nicotine has thrown up varied responses from our industry
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Features and analysisHancocks announces its next Sweetest Day event packed with deals and NPD
Following the success of its March event, Hancocks has announced the next in-store and online Sweetest Day event
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Features and analysisWomen in Wholesale delivers speed mentoring event
WiW and FWD have just hosted a high energy speed mentoring event in London
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Features and analysisNestlé appoints Scott Coles as MD for confectionery in UK and Ireland
Nestlé has announced the appointment of Scott Coles as the new managing director for Nestlé Confectionery UK & Ireland
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Features and analysisTrade bodies welcome UK DMO as new operator of Deposit Return Scheme
The UK Deposit Management Organisation Ltd has been appointed to oversee the new Deposit Return Scheme in England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, as announced by the UK government today
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Features and analysisSGF issues poster and guidance in advance of disposable vapes ban
The SGF has issued retailer guidance for the upcoming disposable vape ban which is due on 1 June
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Features and analysisShoplifter who stole from the same Willenhall store four times jailed
A prolific shop thief has been handed a 10-week jail sentence for targeting a convenience store in Willenhall
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Features and analysisTargeted approach reduces anti-social behaviour and crime in Sussex as further funding announced
Crime and anti-social behaviour have fallen in Sussex’s hotspot areas after 12 months of targeted policing
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Features and analysisUK DMO tasked to deliver DRS by October 2027
The group is governed by a board that represents voices from the drinks and retail sectors across England, Northern Ireland and Scotland
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Features and analysis2.7 million illicit cigarettes uncovered in Northern Ireland sting
The haul is estimated to be worth £1.6m in unpaid duty and taxes
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Features and analysisLincolnshire Co-op celebrates retailer excellence at its annual awards
Colleagues and teams from across Lincolnshire Co-op’s diverse business were honoured at the retailer’s Spotlight Awards event
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Features and analysisOwnership to change at United Holdings as Nabeel Ramzan steps down
It has been announced that there has been a change in the ownership structure of United Holdings UK Limited
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Features and analysisSurrey Police report four-fold increase in shoplifting charges with retail crime a priority
Tackling retail crime has been highlighted as a priority for Surrey Police, it says
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Features and analysisOne in eight shoppers use cash daily, new survey finds
New research released reveals one in eight shoppers still rely on hard currency