News – Page 130
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Features and analysisPhoenix 2 Retail unveils new vape compliance testing scheme
The vape supplier has worked with Trading Standards and trade bodies to design the programme
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Features and analysisLack of energy support in Budget sparks dismay among retail industry
The government’s failure to act on rising energy costs has led to warnings over store closures
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Features and analysisSnappy Shopper expands national presence
Snappy Shopper is expanding its coverage by increasing its presence in Walsall, Bentley, Wednesbury, Cannock and Lichfield
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Features and analysisCo-op delivery robots roll out to Greater Manchester
The service will initially be available to 24,000 local residents
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Features and analysisGreens Retail to go national as part of expansion plans with Nisa
The firm has committed to opening 20 more stores
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Features and analysisJempson’s partners with Morrisons in ‘Together’ format
Six Jempson’s stores will be rebranded as ‘Together with Morrisons’
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Features and analysisBarry’s Stores in Scotland join Spar
Four Barry’s Stores based in the south of Glasgow and Paisley have switched from Premier to Spar
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Features and analysisCMA identifies 13 areas of concern for Asda’s acquisition of Co-op sites
The Competition and Markets Authority raised concerns that the deal could lead to higher prices or lower quality services for consumers
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Features and analysisCo-op expands tech-recirculation trials with Spring
The Co-op Group is launching reusable postal pouches
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Features and analysisBestway launches Whatsapp business platform
The B2B WhatsApp integration allows the group to share personalised offers and promotions with customers.
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Features and analysisScottish stores to receive £190,000 through SGF Go Local scheme
The match-funding programme supports stores to upgrade their locally sourced Scottish offering in store
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Features and analysisWhat’s happening at the National Convenience Show 2023?
The National Convenience Show returns to the NEC, Birmingham from 24-26 April, as part of the UK Food & Drink Show
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Features and analysisCTSI warns non-compliant vape situation is ‘getting out of control’
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute has called for more support to help tackle the rise of non-compliant vape products
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Features and analysisSpar Scotland launches Gander trial to tackle food waste
Two Spar Scotland stores have begun a trial with food waste app Gander
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Features and analysis‘Insufficient energy bill support will lead to store closures’ warns ACS
The ACS has warned that up to 7,000 stores could close if the government doesn’t provide further support with energy bills
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Features and analysisBestway Wholesale partners with The Plunkett Foundation
The Plunkett Foundation has announced a new charity partnership with Bestway Wholesale to help support rural community retail businesses
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Features and analysisAlcohol display restriction plans would cost Scottish c-stores £90 million
ACS claims the proposals are ”tin-eared” to mounting pressures facing retailers
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Features and analysisCo-op signs up to Mayor of London’s Women’s Night Safety Charter
Local shops in all areas are encouraged to take part in the charter
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Features and analysisBook your tickets for The Convenience Conference 2023
The Convenience Conference 2023 takes place on 6 June at Kings Place in London
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Features and analysisAlmost two thirds of adults think buying illegal tobacco is “understandable”
The results are from a poll commissioned by Forest