News – Page 57
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Features and analysisHeineken and more target young males in Christmas drink-driving campaign
Famous alcohol and pub brands, including Heineken and Fuller’s, have this week joined the government’s new Think! campaign
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Features and analysisJisp unveils new NPD service for retailers
The NPD service will allow brands to launch or trial new products in a guaranteed number of convenience store locations
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Features and analysis‘Right to rent’ coming to UK high streets in bid to restore empty shops
From 2 December, local authorities in England will be able to hold rental auctions to let out vacant high street and town centre properties
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Features and analysisTrudy Davies blames glass exclusion for Wales decision to abandon UK-wide DRS
Environmental organisation City of Sea also said the scheme has lost a nation due to ”flip flopping around on whether glass should be included”
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Features and analysisACS needs your feedback on crime in stores
The Association of Convenience Stores has this week called on every retailer to fill in its annual Crime Survey
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Features and analysisBudget hikes could cost retail industry £7bn, letter to Chancellor warns
Over 80 retail industry bosses including Spar UK, Tesco and The Southern Co-operative have written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves over the recent Budget hikes
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Features and analysisBestway’s Profit Express train brings Christmas deals to B2B customers
Retailers can board Bestway’s Profit Express’ train giving access to its leading festive deals to drive shopper footfall
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Features and analysisACS raises concerns over ‘confusing, costly and disruptive’ DRS in Wales
It follows the news from Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies, who announced the country is withdrawing from the UK DRS
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Features and analysisBarista Bar cleans up Carrick to mark NI Environment Week
A team from Barista Bar joined forces with charity Carrickfergus for their annual litter pick in Carrickfergus
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Features and analysisWales to withdraw from UK-wide DRS scheme
Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies said Wales was “not able to proceed with the joint process at this point”
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Features and analysisACS launches extended vaping guide to help retailers with disposables ban
The guide provides support for retailers with the transition away from disposable vapes ahead of a ban on the products on 1 June 2025
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Features and analysisSnappy Shopper partners with Foodhub to offer 'all-in-one' delivery experience
Snappy Shopper has entered into a strategic partnership with Foodhub, one of the country’s fastest-growing online food ordering platforms
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Features and analysisTwo million fake cigarettes taken off the streets of Hull
Hull City Council’s Tobacco Control Team has seized two million counterfeit cigarettes this year
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Features and analysisPublic urged to respect retail staff during festive period
The Scottish Retail Consortium and trade union Usdaw have urged the public to be ‘kind and considerate’ to all retail workers and fellow customers when doing their shopping this Christmas
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Features and analysis‘Love Your High Street Week’ campaign returns for second year
Love Your High Street Week takes place from 18-25 November 2024
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Features and analysisSpar sponsors new Earlestown Athletic Juniors kit
Earlestown Athletic Juniors have a new training kit thanks to Spar Newton-le-Willows
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Features and analysisSun shines and world class boxer shows up at Cheez-It activation in Pontefract
Shoppers were treated to a DJ and snacks at the pre-Christmas Kellanova event at BB Superstore
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Features and analysisThe Dougall Group extends Nisa partnership for five more years
The Dougall Group has renewed its supply contract with Nisa for an additional five years
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Features and analysisOne in three would continue to buy flavoured vapes despite planned restrictions
Research by We Vape found that 35% of UK vapers would continue to buy flavoured vapes, regardless of proposed legislation that could see them banned
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Features and analysis‘I feel proud that we’ve been able to make a difference’: retailers celebrate 30 years of The National Lottery
As The National Lottery celebrates 30 years, we hear from retailers that have been helping raise money for Good Causes since 1994