News – Page 2
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NewsCheshire Police arrest 32 in retail crime crackdown
More than 30 arrests made following a week of action targeting retail crime across Cheshire
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NewsUsdaw welcomes Peers passing landmark protection of shop workers law
Usdaw has weclomed Peers decision to pass the Bill but expresses concerns over a decision in Wales
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NewsOver 6.3 million vapes and pods thrown away every week despite single-use vape ban
More than 6.3 million vapes and pods are thrown away each week in the UK, according to new research from Material Focus
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News3.5m Brits throw away hot cross buns at Easter
Too Good To Good has highlighted a shocking amount of Easter treats waste each year
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NewsMore campaigners add their voice to call for a 20mg cap on nicotine pouches
Growing campaign calls for ministers to use powers in Tobacco & Vapes Bill to introduce a 20mg cap on nicotine pouches
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Product NewsEaster sales forecast to rise by 14% as shoppers balance value with higher spending
Easter sales could rise by as much as 14% as shoppers balance value with higher spends
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NewsCo-op Group reports ‘challenging’ year as revenue drops in 2025
The Co-op Group has reported a 2% drop in revenue for 2025, with the retailer citing a cyber attack, declining tobacco demand and changing shopping habits as key factors behind the fall
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NewsShirine Khoury-Haq announces departure from Co-op Group
Shirine Khoury-Haq has announced she will step down as Co-op Group CEO on 29 March after nearly seven years with the business, including four as chief executive
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NewsThe IGD forecasts food inflation spike as Middle East conflict continues
IGD warns UK households face higher grocery bills as instability drives up energy costs
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NewsSandeep Bains grows delivery service to £750,000 annually
Sandeep Bains has grown his delivery operation into a £750,000-a-year business
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NewsACS reiterates need for more support on stamping out black market products
MPs, retailers and industry groups have written to the Government, calling for action to tackle the UK’s black market
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NewsIndependent retailers share employment law reform concerns with business secretary
The national president of the Fed, Hetal Patel, has written to business secretary Peter Kyle
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NewsDRS regulations passed by Welsh Senedd
The Welsh Senedd has passed regulations for a deposit return scheme expected to launch in October 2027, despite concerns over the inclusion of glass and space requirements for reverse vending machines in stores
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NewsBestway Retail Showcase focuses on the World Cup
World Cup Ready is the theme of Bestway Retail’s Showcase this year
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NewsPolice Scotland launch online tool for reporting shoplifting
Any size of theft can be reported via Police Scotland’s new online form
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NewsNational Convenience Show 2026: The female leaders shaping convenience
A panel of female industry leaders will discuss career development and challenges facing women in convenience retail at the National Convenience Show in April, addressing the gender gap in store ownership
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NewsIndependent reviewer sought to examine DWP’s activities relating to Post Office prosecutions
The Government is seeking an independent reviewer to examine DWP prosecutions of Post Office staff
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NewsThe Fed meet with Plaid Cymru and Lib Dem candidates in Cardiff
Representatives from the Fed met with Nick Carter and Rodney Berman this week
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NewsSymbol groups act to maintain retailer supply following Enterprise Foods collapse
Independent retailers are not expected to be adversely affected by Enterprise Foods’ collapse
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NewsACS welcomes permitted development rights for DRS reverse vending machines
ACS welcomes amendments that will allow new machines to be installed without full planning permission