News – Page 70
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Features and analysisMinister urged to consider independent retailers as part of living wage increases
The national president of the Federation of Independent Retailers has written to the new Secretary of State for Business and Trade
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Features and analysisUK Vaping Industry Association warns of increase in illegal ‘Spice vapes’
The UKVIA has called for urgent government action to protect people using vapes as a way of taking drugs
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Features and analysisSGF appeals for support for local businesses
The trade has signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge in support of local businesses
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Features and analysisSpar supports Marie Curie’s Blooming Great Tea Party throughout August
Spar and Marie Curie are encouraging people to bake their favourite cakes, hold a tea party and raise vital funds
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Features and analysisMixed picture for convenience in 2024, latest data reveals
Data analysts Lumina Intelligence has released its report focusing on the second quarter of 2024
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Features and analysisHeart of England Co-op to pump further £1.75m into green projects
Key projects planned for 2026 include a second phase of refrigeration upgrades, solar installations and energy-saving lighting
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Features and analysisFirst £1 coins bearing King Charles III’s portrait enter circulation
The first £1 coin bearing His Majesty King Charles III’s official coin portrait enters circulation
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Features and analysisHow bank holidays affected retailers in 2024
As this year’s final summer bank holiday approaches, Convenience Store asked retailers how they plan for the long weekend, and how a summer of sport helped – or hindered – sales
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Features and analysisConfex divides retail and foodservice divisions in restructure
Following significant growth since 2020, Confex has announced a restructure to the business
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Features and analysisShopkeeper sentenced for counterfeit illegal cigarettes
Ali Khader pleaded guilty to offences relating to proceeds of crime, tobacco regulation offences, and trademark offences
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Features and analysisPeterborough store to close as a result of drug seizures, despite appeal
A store in Peterborough has been closed by police following concerns around drugs, exploitation and organised crime links
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Features and analysisEast of England Co-op employs AI to raise sustainability levels
East of England Co-op ramps up sustainability efforts, deploying new electronic shelf edge labels integration with AI
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Features and analysisHow energy meter tampering is impacting retailers - and how you can help
Figures from Crimestoppers show reports of energy theft have increased since the start of the cost-of-living crisis
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Features and analysisSWA president Tom Slaven pays tribute to predecessor Julie Dunn
The new president of the Scottish Wholesale Association, Tom Slaven, has paid tribute to his predecessor Julie Dunn
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Features and analysisChelmsford Star Co-op partners with Quadient
Chelmsford Star Co-op partners with Quadient to launch lockers in stores
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Features and analysisJohn Brodie steps down as Scotmid CEO
Scotmid CEO John Brodie has retired from his role after more than 30 years in the business
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Features and analysisToo Good To Go saves 40 million Surprise Bags since UK launch
The UK food saving app has saved over 40 million Surprise Bags from going to waste since its 2016 UK launch
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Features and analysisSWA launches wholesale fund to boost local Scottish produce
The fund offers up to £10,000 per business and is open for applications from 13 August 2024 to 6 September 2024
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Features and analysisArdleigh Village Service Station relaunches with Nisa
Ardleigh Village Service Station near Colchester has relaunched as a Nisa Local
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Features and analysisUnitas adds Direct Line Supplies to member roster
Foodservice distributor Direct Line Supplies Ltd has joined Unitas