News – Page 80
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Features and analysisShoplifting rises 37% Office of National Statistics reveals
The latest figures are the highest in recorded history
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Features and analysisGovernment confirms DRS delay until October 2027
The government has confirmed that the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will be pushed back until October 2027
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Features and analysisJTI removes gantries from stores caught selling illicit tobacco
Two stores in the north-east of England have had their tobacco gantries removed for selling illicit products
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Features and analysisCo-op appoints new director of property, development and estates to drive growth ambitions
Rachel Hargreaves previously served as regional head of property at Lidl Great Britain
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Features and analysisCountry Choice appoints allergen ambassador
The company said the role is pivotal in educating and supporting convenience retailers to ensure they are compliant with Natasha’s Law
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Features and analysisSuccess for Gander and Snappy Shopper partnership
A partnership between Gander and Snappy Shopper has yielded “outstanding results” in tackling food waste
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Features and analysisRetail NI launches action plan to tackle crime
The plan comes after its latest survey found that 91% of its members experience shopliting on a regular basis
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Features and analysisSpar to offer new retail recruits £100k of free stock at NCS
The incentive is targeting retailers in England, Scotland and Wales
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Features and analysisTwo-thirds of ex-smokers at risk of returning to tobacco if flavour restrictions go ahead
In light of Evapo’s recent survey, it has urged the government to reconsider its proposed flavour restrictions and ban on disposables
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Features and analysisSelect & Save announces rebrand and investment
The group is also working on a new own label range
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Features and analysisNext-generation barcodes to simplify allergen labelling
GS1 UK is piloting a new barcode system among its members that combines linear barcode and QR code technologies
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Features and analysisAllergy Awareness Week: Over 50% suffer from mislabelled or unclear food packaging
GS1 UK has revealed a new study that focuses on food allergen labelling
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Features and analysisCo-op moves to 100% British strawberries this summer
The group is predicting sales of over 1.4 million punnets over the coming fortnight
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Features and analysisAllwyn to launch National Lottery-integrated EPOS system
Allwyn is to partner with technology supplier MADIC UK to launch a prototype of new EPOS software integrated with The National Lottery
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Features and analysisNew study highlights importance of vape flavours
A new report by the Royal College of Physicians has urged the government not to ban flavoured vapes
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Features and analysisOne Stop joins Cadbury’s 200th anniversary celebrations
20 One Stop stores will be embracing all things purple as part of the initiative
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Features and analysisKP Snacks appoints new sales director
Matt Collins has been with KP Snacks for 10 years
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Features and analysisAsda underlying profits top £1bn thanks to focus on growth
The retailer has announced its full year results for the period ending 31 December 2023
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Features and analysisUnite strike action could hit Morrisons Daily stores
Supply to Morrisons Daily sites could be disrupted if proposed strike action by Unite goes ahead
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Features and analysisMixed reactions from indies on Scotland’s MUP hike
MSPs have backed plans to increase the minimum unit price (MUP) of alcohol by 30%