News – Page 54
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Features and analysisWarning over health risk of imported American sweets
CTSI warns parents about additives in US imported sweets and drinks
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Features and analysisRugby retailer caught selling hundreds of laughing gas cannisters
He has been handed an 18-month suspended prison sentence and ordered to complete 240 hours of unpaid work after pleading guilty to selling nitrous oxide
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Features and analysisLGBT and younger staff more at risk of quitting retail
More than two in five UK retail workers were at risk of quitting or working while unwell over summer, survey finds
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Features and analysisAsda trials electronic shelf edge labels in convenience store
Asda has launched a trial of electronic shelf edge labels at its Asda Express convenience store in Manchester
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Features and analysisTalysis develops AI and voice-powered VOX interface
The VOX technology enables retailers to streamline processes, improve communication and uncover hidden growth opportunities simply by asking for critical insights
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Features and analysisUnitas members save almost £3m on non-resale purchases
Unitas members have collectively saved £2.97m on non-resale purchases such as stationery, energy, packaging and payment solutions thanks to Unitas Procurement
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Features and analysisCoventry store issued issued with closure order over illicit vapes
A store in Coventry has been ordered to close its doors for six weeks after a Council investigation revealed “persistent sale” of illegal tobacco and vaping products
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Features and analysisThe Brookfield Group donates £5,000 to Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals Charity
The donation aims to inspire Doncaster’s youth to consider a career in the health and care sector
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Features and analysisPostmasters Brian Smith and Sara Barlow elected as non-executive directors of Post Office Board
This is the second time in the Post Office’s 360-year history that serving postmasters have been elected
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Features and analysis£5000 fine for retailers not providing vape takeback system
Waste management company Biffa is warning business owners about the risk of significant fines for not complying with UK WEEE regulations - including the provision of a takeback system for consumers
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Features and analysisParfetts celebrates Go Local retailers at awards
Go Local retailers from across the UK gathered in Manchester to celebrate Parfetts’ annual Retailer Awards
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Features and analysisSWA calls for Scottish wholesale strategy at Covid-19 Inquiry
The Scottish Wholesale Association has joined other business and industry groups to give evidence to the inquiry
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Features and analysisRetailers urged to give evidence to government over Tobacco and Vapes Bill
Campaign group We Vape is also encouraging businesses to ‘spread the word’ among consumers about how to respond to the government’s request for more data
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Features and analysisAllwyn reveals its first ever Retail Champions at awards event
National Lottery operator announces Coldean Convenience in Brighton and Londis Solo Convenience Store in Glasgow as winners
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Features and analysisUse of cash on the rise for second year in a row
Cash usage in stores has increased for the second year running, the BRC reports
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Features and analysisAnother damaging blow for Scottish retail as rates relief is passed over again
The SGF has urged the Scottish Government to extend the business rates support to cover retail as well
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Features and analysisFWD draws a crowd in Parliament as wholesale sector is championed
The Federation of Wholesale Distributors met over 50 MPs in Westminster, introducing them to the sector and setting out its challenges
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Features and analysisSnappy Shopper and One Stop expand partnership with 530 stores
One Stop to add 280 new stores to Snappy Shopper, reaching more communities
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Features and analysisCircana category analysis: Petcare
The latest analysis from Circana examines the petcare category in convenience in terms of value sales and market share
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Features and analysisHigh street auctions scheme launches across four councils
The first wave of high street auctions following the Government’s new plan to reinvigorate our high streets came into force yesterday