News – Page 6
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NewsIndependent retailers urge Chancellor to provide confidence at Budget
Britain’s independent retailers call on Rachel Reeves to use the autumn budget to restore business confidence
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NewsOne Stop to make 10 Christmas wishes come true in new festive campaign
One Stop has launched a festive campaign giving ten customers the chance to win a Christmas wish worth up to £1,000
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NewsCo-op Wholesale announces Nisa relaunch
Co-op Wholesale has unveiled a relaunch for the Nisa brand that features a new look and increased focus on promotions
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NewsCall for regulations on nicotine pouches
New research has revealed overwhelming public support for regulations surrounding nicotine pouches
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NewsUK DMO appoints chief executive officer to manage DRS
The UK Deposit Management Organisation has appointed Russell Davies as its chief executive officer
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NewsSmoking rates hit historic low as e-cigs overtake tobacco
Smoking rates among UK adults have dropped to a record low of 10.6%, with e-cigarette daily users now outnumbering traditional smokers for the first time, according to new ONS data.
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NewsConvenience retailers to focus on ‘immediate consumption’ in 2026
Convenience retailers are to shift their focus to food and drink designed for “immediate consumption”, reducing space for take-home groceries, says IGD report
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NewsMidcounties Co-op boss takes over as ACS chair
Phil Ponsonby has officially begun his tenure as chair of the Association of Convenience Stores, replacing Ramesh Shingadia who completed his two-year term
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NewsRetail staff share stories of abuse from customers
Shop workers have shared their experiences of physical and verbal abuse from customers as part of the Let’s Respect Retail campaign
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NewsShop staff abuse rises as 77% face intimidating behaviour from customers
New research reveals 77% of shop workers experienced intimidating behaviour in the past year, with weekly attacks up 10% as Retail Trust launches Let’s Respect Retail for Christmas
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NewsImperial calls on retailers to have their say on Tobacco & Vapes Bill
Imperial Brands is encouraging retailers to participate in a Government consultation that could determine the structure of a new retail licensing scheme for nicotine products across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
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NewsSadiq Khan pledges crackdown on retail crime after ‘years of budget cuts’
The mayor of London tells Convenience Store that the Met is “bearing down” on retail crime following “record investment” from London City Hall
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NewsHighland Group renews partnership with Co-op Wholesale
Forecourt operator, Highland Group, has renewed its partnership with Co-op Wholesale
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NewsRetailers take the plight of corner shops to Westminster as costs rise
As a new poll warns of mass corner shop closures, retailers make their voices heard to MPs
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NewsServe Legal CEO on the many new challenges of responsible retailing
Kate Rand from Serve Legal on digital ID, energy drinks, alcohol checks and more
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NewsACS urges retailers to write to their MPs ahead of Autumn Budget
The ACS is encouraging more retailers to write to their local MP ahead of the Autumn Budget
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NewsCircana category analysis: Savoury Frozen
The latest analysis from Circana examines the savoury frozen category in convenience in terms of value sales and market share
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NewsMr Kipling invests £2.1m in solar farm at its Carlton bakery
New installation to power cake production and cut carbon at Mr Kipling’s local site announced
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NewsVPZ meets MPs in Parliament to strengthen its role as a vaping authority
Vape retailer VPZ has strengthened its position as a responsible authority on vape regulation
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NewsUsdaw condemns peers supporting unfair dismissal in new employment bill
Union leader says she’s staggered at Conservative and Lib Dem amendments to new bill