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NewsCircana category analysis: Ice Cream
The latest analysis from Circana examines the ice cream category in convenience in terms of value sales and market share
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NewsNew rateable property values come into effect for 2026 to 2029
New rateable values for over two million non-domestic properties have now come into effect
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NewsHMRC urges UK businesses to apply now for Vaping Products Duty
Businesses in the vaping industry can now apply for duty and stamp scheme approvals
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NewsACS highlights pressure on stores from rising employment costs
The ACS details the pressure on stores from rising employment costs to the Low Pay Commission
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NewsWarning from NIQ on shopper spends despite boost from occasion-heavy March
New data from NIQ shows March’s jump in till sales but it adds external forces will hit stores later
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NewsSGF study highlights true cost of minimum wage hikes for Scottish retailers
New research from the SGF signals the ongoing impact of costs on Scottish retailers
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NewsVPZ launches Initiative to tackle big puff vape waste
VPZ has launched an initiative aimed at reducing the number of single-use vaping devices being discarded
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NewsIGD analyses learnings from in-store activations for Easter 2026
The IGD has studied the impact of Easter on retail and has noticed a shift in behaviours
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NewsReloop welcomes news the UK’s DRS is just 18 months away
Today marks the 18-month countdown to the introduction of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme
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NewsGrocery inflation holds steady as war in Middle East rages on
Take-home grocery sales increased by 4.4% in the four weeks to 22 March 2026
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NewsVaping industry responds to Which? investigation into underage sales in Lambeth
Consumer group Which? recently conducted age-check tests in London’s Lambeth
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NewsSpar Malone Road reflects on its Convenience Awards 2026 win
The store in Northern Ireland won the biggest award at the ceremony earlier this month
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NewsNew research reveals how vital convenience stores can be for Easter shoppers
Convenience stores could capitalise on a last-minute rush for chocolate eggs this week. New research has shown that over a third (35%) of UK shoppers say their local convenience store is very important over Easter weekend, with one in five (19%) citing location and 16% citing longer ...
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NewsHow to identify a counterfeit vape
Lost Mary is calling on retailers to remain vigilant against the growing threat of counterfeit vapes
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NewsPricecheck expands operational footprint with new warehouse and opening hours
Pricecheck Brand Partners has announced a significant expansion of its logistics capabilities
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NewsProlific Leeds shoplifter jailed for three years and banned from Co-op stores
A shoplifter banned from many of Leeds’ shops also received a four-year CBO
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NewsShocking scale of UK’s illegal tobacco trade revealed - and where it occurs most
New insight reveals over 2,000 retailers sold non-duty-paid tobacco last year
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NewsJTI test purchasing reveals high illicit trade in Birmingham
Test purchasing carried out by JTI across Birmingham has revealed alarming levels of illegal tobacco sales, with nearly half of independent stores visited found to be selling illicit products, some for as little as £4
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NewsNew UK wildlife banknote security features could affect retailers
Future UK banknotes to feature new anti-counterfeiting features and designs
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NewsBira fears February's sales dip could signal shoppers reining in spending
Retailers association warns falling February sales are a sign of consumers cutting back