News – Page 89
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Features and analysisParfetts to add 25 new own label products to range
Parfetts is expanding its own label range from 125 lines to 150 by the end of 2024
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Features and analysisFormer Snappy Shopper CEO Mark Steven takes the helm at Retail AI Limited
Steven brings over 30 years of retail experience with him to the Artificial Intelligence specialist
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Features and analysisWarning that tightened restrictions on vape industry could fuel rise in smoking and illicit trade
Over one million adult smokers and recent ex-smokers may switch back to smoking or purchase illegal vapes if single-use vapes and flavours are banned
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Features and analysisCategory Analysis: Carbonated Soft Drinks
The latest analysis from Circana examines carbonated soft drinks in convenience in terms of value sales and market share
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Features and analysisUnited Wholesale Scotland partners with ShopMate
ShopMate has announced a new partnership with United Wholesale Scotland Ltd
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Features and analysisPCCs urged to prioritise retail crime
Police and Crime Commissioners have been called on to prioritise shop theft as they outline plans to tackle crime in their local areas
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Features and analysisConvenience retail ‘weathers the storm’ of challenging economy
Despite facing several challenges in 2023, many stores maintained good profitability according to Christie & Co
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Features and analysisEthical retailer Hisbe ‘temporarily closes’ stores in Brighton and Worthing
Ethical retailer Hisbe has temporarily closed its two stores in Sussex, citing a “disappointing Christmas trading period”
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Features and analysisS&W Wholesale granted permission for new £15m facility
The company was given the green light at a Newry, Mourne & Down District Council Planning Committee meeting
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Features and analysisPrime Minister announces legislation to clear Horizon Post Office victims
Legislation to help clear victims of the Horizon scandal has been announced by the Prime Minister
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Features and analysisLincolnshire Police seizes suspected cigarettes and vape from Sleaford store
The suspected illicit products were seized after a police officer witnessed the store selling vapes to under-age customers
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Features and analysisPaula Vennells to return CBE following Horizon scandal
A petition to have her stripped of her CBE received 1.2m signatures
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Features and analysisWhat’s happening at the National Convenience Show 2024?
The National Convenience Show takes place at the NEC in Birmingham on 29 April – 1 May
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Features and analysisNisa rolls out £1m retailer price drop campaign
Nisa has unveiled a £1m price drop campaign to lower the wholesale selling price of hundreds of products
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Features and analysisMet Police steps up investigation into Post Office over Horizon failings
The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that it has interviewed two people in relation to the Post Office/Fujitsu Horizon software scandal
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Features and analysisBooker unveils new £5m value promotion
Booker has launched a new value promotion campaign
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Features and analysisJisp reports ‘record-breaking’ finish to 2023
Its Scan & Save has now racked up £4.3m for retailers since its launch
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Features and analysisSpar launches £1.25 value promotion
The consumer campaign will last for six weeks until 15 February and includes Spar own label and branded items
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Features and analysisAsda and Usdaw sign convenience recognition agreement
The union will represent hourly-paid colleagues employed in the 356 convenience stores
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Features and analysisPost Office chief executive issues apology to Horizon victims
Post Office chief executive Nick Read has apologised to the victims of the Horizon scandal following the broadcast of Mr Bates versus the Post Office