News – Page 20
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NewsIndie retailers call for age-verification tech in vapes to tackle rising shop crime
A group of 30 leading independent retailers have called for age-verification technology to be built into vaping devices to curb youth access and protect staff
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NewsMusgrave acquires fresh supplier Delifresh
Irish retail and wholesale business Musgrave has acquired Bradford-based fresh produce supplier Delifresh as part of its strategy to strengthen its position in the premium foodservice sector across Great Britain
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NewsCo-op unveils ‘biggest ever’ price cuts in £1bn ‘Back Britain’ plan
Co-op is rolling out its “biggest ever” round of price cuts across 1,000 products as part of a £1bn plan to support consumers and businesses during the cost-of-living crisis
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NewsBudget 2025: What retailers need to know
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers Budget 2025 with measures directly impacting convenience retailers
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NewsBudget 2025: Industry reacts to Autumn Budget
The industry reacts to the Chancellor’s Budget 2025
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NewsLumina Intelligence Category Management & Insight Awards winners revealed
The winners of the inaugural Lumina Intelligence Category Management & Insight Awards have been unveiled
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NewsNational Living Wage set to hit £12.71 per hour in April 2026
The Government has accepted the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations on the future rate of the National Living Wage
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NewsSoft Drinks Levy extended to cover milkshakes and dairy-based drinks
The Soft Drinks Industry Levy will be extended to cover milk-based drinks from January 2028, with the sugar threshold lowered to 4.5g per 100ml
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NewsPortsmouth shop owner jailed for illegal tobacco operation
Three men have been sentenced for running an illegal tobacco operation across two Portsmouth stores
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NewsDoncaster launches kerbside collection for vapes and batteries
Doncaster residents can now recycle vapes and household batteries through kerbside collections in a bid to tackle a ”surge” in battery-related fires
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NewsACS calls for 12-month lead time for implementing energy drinks ban
The ACS responds to the Government’s planned ban of underage energy drink sales
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NewsSupreme reports 17% revenue growth driven by ‘positive impact’ from acquisitions
Supreme plc has reported a 17% revenue increase for the half year, driven by acquisitions and organic growth across its diversified FMCG portfolio
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NewsEnzo Wholesale to become latest Unitas member in January
Enzo Wholesale is to become the latest member of Unitas when it joins the buying group in January 2026
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NewsCo-op to open record 11 stores in one week
Co-op is opening 11 stores in a week as part of 50 launching during November and December
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NewsHigh street stores pose triple risk of underage nicotine pouch sales
New evidence highlights age verification issues in stores for nicotine pouch sales
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NewsThree-quarters of independent retailers plan to reject Black Friday
More than three-quarters of independent retailers are boycotting Black Friday this year
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NewsPremier hits milestone with 5,000th store opening
Premier launches community campaign to celebrate 5000 stores, including an £8,000 giveaway and 5,000 donated meals to food banks
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NewsGroceryAid Sporting Lunch raises more than a million for charity
The GroceryAid Sporting Lunch has helped raised £1,061,476 for the industry
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NewsSpar International’s annual driver competition held in Sweden
Sweden was home to Spar’s annual driver competition featuring key wholesalers and more
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NewsThe Bestway Awards 2025 celebrate outstanding achievement
Bestway Wholesale celebrated community achievements at its 2025 awards last week