News – Page 143
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Features and analysisStores that fail on sustainability will lose out, say Scots
The findings come from TWC research in collaboration with the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA)
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Features and analysisSGF takes on Circularity Scotland over DRS handling fees
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has issued a pre-action letter to Circularity Scotland over DRS handling fees
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Features and analysisPayPoint helps promote Energy Bills Support Scheme
PayPoint is working with Citizens Advice to ensure as many people can avail of the Energy Bills Support Scheme as possible
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Features and analysisConsistent approach to HFSS legislation urged by ACS
In evidence provided to a Welsh government consultation, the ACS called for consistency with legislation in England
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Features and analysisBestway appoints Jim Brown as trading controller of catering, fresh and frozen
Brown previously worked at Booker, Landmark Wholesale and Unitas Wholesale
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Features and analysisNisa launches ‘Fill Your Basket For Less’ campaign to tackle rising cost of living
Existing Nisa promotions such as the Big Deal, the Freezer Deal and One Week Deal, will now sit beneath the umbrella of Fill Your Basket For Less
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Features and analysisGreens Retail acquires Wilson Rea’s KeyStore More site
Wilson Rea’s KeyStore More site will be rebranded to Greens of Lanark
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Interviews and ProfilesE-cigarette usage rises to highest-rate ever
Research by Ash found that e-cigarette usage has reached record levels
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Features and analysisIllicit tobacco worth €73m seized in Belgium
The illicit cigarettes and cut tobacco were destined for the UK market
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Features and analysisSouthern Co-op launches second round of community fund to tackle crime
Southern Co-op is to make £120,000 available for local community projects that tackle the causes of crime
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Features and analysisCo-op sells 132 forecourt stores to Asda for £600m
Asda co-owner Moshin Issa sees convenience as a “growth opportunity” and a catalyst for the deal
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Features and analysisCJ Lang & Son appoints Guy Smith as chief financial officer
New CJ Lang chief financial officer Guy Smith has experience at Unilever, Coca-Cola and Costa Coffee
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Features and analysisHigh street store closures decline
The number of stores closing on UK high streets is reducing but warning issued over rising costs of running businesses
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Features and analysisHigh street retailers urged to crack down on underage vape sales
Under-age sales of disposable vape products are more likely to happen in stores than online
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Features and analysisGovernment urged to take action on small business energy costs
The ACS estimates that energy price rises will cost the convenience sector £2.5bn this year
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Features and analysisAscona donates £11,500 to Duke of Edinburgh charity
Ascona has supported the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) charity with a donation of £11,500
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Features and analysisGroceryAid and Business Debtline team up to offer free debt advice to retailers
The partnership comes as more retailers are seeking support on business rates, managing business finances, unpaid invoices and debt
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Features and analysisACS outlines local shops’ concerns with changes to units of measurement law
The ACS believes that the changes would confuse customers
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Features and analysisUKVIA: Up to 60% of disposable vapes in the UK are illicit
The UKVIA estimates that as much as 60% of disposable vapes in the UK are either non-compliant or counterfeit
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Features and analysisFood to go occasions within convenience show double digit growth
The data comes from TWC’s latest 12-week Mealtrak programme