News – Page 33
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Features and analysisElfbar calls for strong enforcement and unified Government action after vape ban
With the disposable vape ban now a month away, Elfbar is calling on the Government to enforce the rules in a unified way
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Features and analysisA.F. Blakemore hires Steven Nuttall as chief financial officer
He will succeed Ian Kellett, who is retiring at the end of May
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Features and analysisCo-op opens the first ever convenience store-based banking hub
The first ever banking hub inside a convenience store opened its doors this week
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Features and analysisWholesale should be recognised as a critical national infrastructure, FWD says
A new report was presented to Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs Daniel Zeichner by Food & Drink Wholesale last week
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Features and analysisRetailers on their readiness for next month’s disposable vape ban
There is one month until the implementation of the disposable vape ban - here’s how some retailers are preparing
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Features and analysisBira launches online forum for retailers to support one another
A new forum has been launched exclusively for the British Independent Retailers Association’s members
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Features and analysisGoing cash free would cause a two-tier society, Treasury Committee warns
A decline in cash acceptance could lead to a two-tier society - with the most vulnerable bearing the cost, a new report has found
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Features and analysisSwift action is vital for retailers yet to prepare for major disposable vape ban
Vape trade bodies explain why retailers should take action now - if they haven’t already
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Features and analysisNew Post Office CEO hits the ground running by meeting postmasters on day one
New Post Office CEO Neil Brocklehurst announces fresh postmaster deal and signals comitment to cash in communities
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Features and analysisPetition to stop restrictions on vape flavours passes 12,000
A petition to stop flavour restrictions proposed under the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill has reached 12,000 signatures
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Features and analysisDudley Council efforts sees 19 illegal ‘pop-up’ shops close in less than a year
It is understood to be the highest number made by any single Trading Standards team in the country during a single financial year
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Features and analysisGovernment unveils plans to further reduce sugar in soft drinks
HMRC and HM Treasury are seeking the public’s views on proposed changes to the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL)
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Features and analysisFood industry must use AI, robotics and more to combat labour costs
Seismic shifts mean a long-term commitment is needed to transform the industry, IGD report finds
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Features and analysisEngineering school seeking independent convenience retailers for its research
The LSBU London School of Engineering and Design has this week put out a call to independent convenience retailers nationwide
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Features and analysisMohsin Issa steps down as CEO of EG Group
Group CFO Russell Colaco has been appointed CEO, with a search for new CFO ’well-advanced’
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Features and analysisNottingham shoplifter returns to scene of crime only to steal again
Officers investigating a robbery at a convenience store in Nottingham have released images of a man they are looking to trace
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Features and analysis52% of managers in retail blame admin for labour productivity paralysis
Retail managers are struggling to find sufficient time to coach and develop their team, new report reveals
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Features and analysisEstablished players drive Easter confectionery sales over NPD
Easter 2025 delivered a noteworthy increase in value sales for the channel
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Features and analysisBBC report reveals Post Office used £600m of public money on the Horizon IT system
BBC’s new report shows that even after they ceased using Fujitsu’s system for a decade, they still paid
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Features and analysisSuntory team running the London Marathon dressed a Lucozade bottles for GroceryAid
A team from Suntory will don giant bottle costumes for the London Marathon