News – Page 149
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Features and analysisACS calls for entries for the Raj Aggarwal Trophy
Community retailers are invited to enter to win the Raj Aggarwal Trophy
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Features and analysisBlakemore launches 'stock and sell' retailer scheme
Blakemore Trade Partners has unveiled a new ‘stock and sell’ scheme for its retailers
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Features and analysisSenior shake-up at Snappy Shopper with COO Mark Steven departure
Snappy Shopper chief operating officer Mark Steven has left the business after more than three years
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Features and analysisWhich categories are going to be most hit by inflation?
New research predicts rising inflation will last until the middle of 2023
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Features and analysisBarnardo’s named as charity beneficiary for Bestway Charity Race Day
Around £100,000 is expected to be raised at the Bestway Charity Race Day in support of Barnardo’s
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Features and analysisLincolnshire stores issued with Closure Orders following illicit tobacco seizure
Two stores in Lincolnshire have been issued with Closure Orders following the discovery of illicit tobacco by Trading Standards officers
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Features and analysisACS calls on retailers to help reduce loneliness
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is encouraging retailers to get involved in this year’s Loneliness Awareness Week (13 – 17 June)
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Features and analysisScotmid partners with Scottish Men’s Shed Association to promote mental health
The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) has teamed up with Scotmid for Men’s Health Week
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Features and analysisConvenience channel sales predicted to grow by £5.9bn over five years
IGD predicts that the convenience channel will see a £5.9bn sales growth between 2022 and 2027
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Features and analysisJisp teams up with *Shopt to improve transparency in convenience
The partnership claims to “break down the silos that exist today in the convenience channel”
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Features and analysisParty lines dominate Platinum Jubilee sales
Which categories saw a sales growth over the Platinum Jubilee weekend?
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Features and analysisIncreased minimum age of sale for tobacco and retailer licences proposed to cut smoking rates
A report into smoking in England has suggested measures such as increasing the legal age to buy tobacco, raising duties on the category and introducing sales licences
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Features and analysisDavinder Jheeta leaves Simply Fresh
The former brand and creative director has left Simply Fresh after nine years
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Features and analysisProgress made on underage drinking by Community Alcohol Partnerships
Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) has reported “substantial reductions” in children’s drinking, anti-social behaviour and underage sales in areas where it has created local partnerships
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Features and analysisImperial measurements proposals criticised by trade body
The Federation of Independent Retailers has lashed out at the government’s suggestion of a return to imperial measurements
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Features and analysisACS urges retailers to get involved with Sense charity
National disability charity Sense is encouraging people to host events with a sensory twist
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Features and analysisConvenience stores show off their Queen's Jubilee displays
Shops the length and breadth of the UK are brandishing red, white and blue merchandise as consumers gear up for the Queen’s Jubilee
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Features and analysisBestway to extend age verification tech to more stores
This follows the successful trial at three stores in Leeds
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Features and analysisJohn Baines retires from Unitas Wholesale trading director role
Baines steps down after 40 years in the wholesale and retail industry
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Features and analysisTrading Standards teams increase illicit tobacco investigations
Blackpool Trading Standards has quadrupled visits to stores to check for illicit tobacco