News – Page 129
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Features and analysisTalysis reveals convenience market data tool
The service analyses data from over 13,000 stores
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Features and analysisLegislation to reform business rates has First Reading
The new legislation aims to improve the accuracy of business rates bills for local shops
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Features and analysisThe Fed calls on Humza Yousaf to push ahead with DRS
The Scottish first minister has previously stated that he would be looking to delay DRS
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Features and analysisUKVIA urges £10,000 fine for under-age vape sales
The UKVIA wants on-the-spot fines of £10,000 for retailers caught selling vape products to those under the age of 18
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Features and analysisCentral Co-op gives over 400 Easter Eggs to charity
The eggs were collected at the Society’s colleague conference in Birmingham
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Features and analysisIllegal tobacco and vapes seized in Dartford and Swanley
Sniffer dogs aided teams of officers on shop inspections to uncover the contraband
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Features and analysisSpar extends partnership with Disability Sport Wales
The retailer has agreed to support the group for a further three years
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Features and analysisAlmost half of Scottish retailers unsure about approach to DRS
Research by the ACS has found 47% of retailers in Scotland are unsure about how they will approach DRS
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Features and analysisUKVIA warns of ‘glaring failure’ in vaping regulations
The UKVIA has warned that public confidence in the vape category has been damaged by non-compliance
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Features and analysisMiddlesbrough store selling illicit tobacco issued with Closure Order
5,750 illicit cigarettes and 2.1kg of illicit hand-rolling tobacco were found at the store
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Features and analysisParfetts opens new Birmingham depot as part of growth plans
The new depot in Birmingham is part of Parfetts’ national expansion plans
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Features and analysisJamie Davison appointed to retail director at Bestway
Davison will be replacing Mike Hollis, who is relocating to Australia
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Features and analysisSGF launches online tool to help retailers calculate Business Rates
The tool will help convenience retailers plan for the coming financial year
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Features and analysisPricing issues in Scottish stores costing consumers millions
Trading Standards in Scotland has found serious pricing problems in convenience stores and supermarkets
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Features and analysisLocal shops report record levels of theft over last year
New figures from the Association of Convenience Stores have revealed record levels of shop theft being committed against convenience retailers
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Features and analysisVape retailers urged to get behind VApril campaign
The awareness month is designed to help smokers to switch to vapes
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Features and analysisVape sector hits back at BAT compliance research
The Independent British Vape Trade Association has expressed concern over the impact of recent BAT research
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Features and analysisCentral Co-op trials Quiet Hours to cater for sensory sensitivities
During this time, selected Central Co-op stores will aim to reduce noise and lighting distractions
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Features and analysisGroceryAid Ball 2023 raises £810,000
More than 1,200 guests gathered to support the grocery industry
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Features and analysisRising cost of living will fuel illicit tobacco trade
Research by Philip Morris has warned that cash-strapped consumers will seek out illicit tobacco products