News – Page 141
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Features and analysisScottish government's consultation fails to yield clear direction on vape category controls
A consultation into the vaping category has led to criticism by the industry
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Features and analysisSpar UK plants 12,500 trees as part of global 90th anniversary celebrations
From January to June 2022, Spar UK planted sixty-six varieties of trees and plants
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Features and analysisPremier goes green by planting 4,000 trees to match store numbers
Over the next five year, a tree for every store in the Premier estate will be planted
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Features and analysisA.F. Blakemore helps 108 drivers get their LGV licence
Blakemore’s training scheme has helped 108 people get their LGV licence free of charge over the past year
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Features and analysisHFSS location restrictions introduction confirmed by the government
Rumours of a last-minute u-turn proved to be unfounded with the HFSS location restrictions coming into force on 1 October
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Features and analysisSouthern Co-op trials water vending machine with tap and upgraded options
The machine offers free tap water, as well as still or sparkling twice filtered water
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Features and analysisCo-op reveals plans to treble franchise stores to be largest convenience retailer in the UK
The group is also investing £37m in price reductions
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Features and analysisPlant-based ready meals supplier The Brook announces closure
The plant-based ready meals supplier worked with Budgens retailers
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Features and analysisSnappy Shopper reports record-breaking order numbers
Retailers report a £26 average basket spend through Snappy, claims the rapid grocery delivery platform
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Features and analysisPremier rolls out new sustainability technology as it passes 4,000-store milestone
Premier is making QR code technology and electronic shelf-edge labels available to its retailers
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Features and analysisNisa unveils store offer and tech updates for retailers
At its Expo, Nisa showcased the latest store changes and technology offerings
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Features and analysisNisa’s Making a Difference Locally charity passes £15m milestone
The charity has raised £15m for charity since its introduction in 2008
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Features and analysisNisa invests £5m in Co-op own brand pricing
The investment will include over 1,000 price reductions
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Features and analysisTrading Standards officers seize 12,000 illicit cigarettes in Telford
Trading standards officers from Telford & Wrekin Council have seized 12,000 cigarettes along with a quantity of illegal vapes in a raid on stores in the area
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Features and analysisDeadline approaching for paper £20 and £50 banknotes
The Bank of England has set a deadline of 30 September for the withdrawal of paper £20 and £50 notes
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Features and analysisGovernment unveils ‘Mini-Budget’ measures including tax cuts
The retail sector welcomed the measures in the ‘Mini-Budget’ but called for more long-term action
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Features and analysisDavid Sands Group joins Spar Scotland
The four David Sands stores will be joining Spar Scotland
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Features and analysisWelsh government proposes ban on sale of plastic bags
The proposed ban is part of a wider environmental Bill to prohibit the sale of single-use plastic items
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Features and analysisNisa CEO Michael Fletcher to step down after nine months
Jo Whitfield is also stepping down from her role as Co-op food CEO after six years
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Features and analysisGreens Retail appoints Kevin Polley as fresh foods & FTG development manager
Polley previously served as fresh food development manager at Nisa for 15 years