News – Page 41
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Features and analysisUnitas celebrates the best at its 2025 awards ceremony
Over 650 suppliers, wholesalers and service providers gathered in Liverpool for the Unitas Connect Awards
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Features and analysisCo-op further commits to a living wage for staff with new increase
The Co-op has today announced its frontline staff will receive an above inflation pay increase
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Features and analysis‘Nicotine free’ vapes found to contain nicotine
National Trading Standards has issued a warning following a study on nicotine free vapes
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Features and analysisACS issues reminder for retailers with under three months until disposable vape ban
The ACS, in association with Government and Trading Standards, urges retailers to prepare for the ban
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Features and analysisBusiness campaign group holds its first forum in Liverpool
High Streets UK’s meeting provided a crucial platform to talk over the proposed changes and agree on policy recommendations
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Features and analysisImperial Brands calls for a rethink on tobacco excise rate to protect retailers
Imperial Brands calls for a rethink on tobacco excise rate to help protect retailers from theft and illicit trade
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Features and analysisHeineken relaunches the Star Retailer scheme for excellence in beer and cider retailing
Heineken UK is revamping its acclaimed loyalty programme, Star Retailer, for convenience
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Features and analysisPost Office and DPD expand partnership with international delivery services
The international delivery services are now available at 4,100 Post Offices across the UK
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Features and analysisChanges to sick pay for the lowest paid workers to come into effect
Government has pledged to help lower income workers no longer having to choose between their health or their jobs
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Features and analysis66,000 illicit nicotine pouches destined for UK seized in Kent
66,000 tubs of nicotine pouches have been detained by the Kent Trading Standards’ ports team
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Features and analysisAlmost £1bn spent on flowers and gifts this Valentine’s Day
Love was in the air when it came to spending on loved ones this year, data shows
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Features and analysisProudfoots’ Valerie Aston on leadership and equality in convenience
For International Women’s Day 2025, Nisa is shining the spotlight on the contributions of women in convenience retail
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Features and analysis£20m promised for 75 UK towns by Government in its Plan for Change
Locals will see high streets revived, community hubs saved and public services transformed and strengthened through the plan
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Features and analysisBradford named as one of the worst places in the UK for illicit tobacco sales
Bradford found to be a hotbed of illicit tobacco activity following JTI test purchasing operation
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Features and analysisACS ‘strongly’ encourages retailers to host local MPs in their stores
A recent store visit saw retailer Amit Puntambekar discuss his experience with retail crime
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Features and analysisRetailers disappointed as PayPoint hikes monthly service fees
The Fed has warned this move could lead to retailers looking more closely at the feasibility of offering some of PayPoint’s services
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Features and analysisGovernment to manage redress for postmasters who have had convictions overturned
The Post Office will cease to be involved in the redress for postmasters following calls from campaigners and postmasters
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Features and analysisLincolnshire Co-op pledges to raise £200,000 in aid of Macmillan
Local retailer has pledged to raise £200,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support in just six months
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Features and analysisSouth West operation seizes over £37,000 of illegal tobacco and vapes
13 out of 14 stores visited were found to be selling illegal products
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Features and analysisCareer development celebrated at James Hall & Co. Achievement Awards
The celebratory occasion rewarded current and former apprentices for their “effort and endeavour”