News – Page 21
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NewsLincolnshire Co-op reports 64% rise in capital spend of £10m
Lincolnshire Co-op’s capital spend has risen by £10m as sustainability projects get underway
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NewsAll UK vapes to carry digital QR codes to stamp out fakes
All vapes sold in the UK will be required to carry digital duty stamps with QR codes from October 2026
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NewsPoll shows only 10% support Irish ban on certain nicotine pouch strengths
New poll suggests pouch restrictions ignore demand for harm reduction in Ireland
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NewsCTSI urges Budget backing to tackle rogue high street businesses
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute is calling for urgent government funding in Wednesday’s budget to tackle serious and organised crime impacting Britain’s high streets and legitimate businesses
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NewsAllwyn’s Local Retail Champions crowned at awards ceremony in London
UK-wide campaign celebrates National Lottery retailers going above and beyond for communities
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NewsIndependent retailers condemn bank closures in rural areas
Bira has condemned the closure of banks in regional towns and rural locations
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NewsMPs hold first parliamentary discussion on criminal high street businesses
MPs have held the UK’s first parliamentary discussion dedicated to tackling criminal activity on the high street, amid growing concerns that some shops are being used as fronts for money laundering and organised crime
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NewsCo-op commits £70m to create 7,000 apprenticeships by 2030
Co-op’s Levy Share has already unlocked £40m for training - and more is coming
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NewsLatest Paypoint figures show resilience and progress in tough times
PayPoint has released its results for the half year to 30 September
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NewsUK community groups share £5m funding support from Co-op’s Local Community Fund
2,500 UK community groups celebrate sharing £5m funding from Co-op’s Local Community Fund
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News“Everyone wins except the criminals” - Essex Police on fighting retail crime
Essex Police has issued three initiatives to tackle retail crime and protect staff from abuse
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NewsThe Fed says the abolishment of PCCs won’t stop its work around retail crime
Following the new police and crime commissioners are to be abolished, the Fed says it will continue its work on crime
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NewsIGD says food inflation may have already reached its peak
The rate of inflation has eased to 3.6%, according to ONS figures
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NewsNew research shows many ‘healthy’ snack bars are loaded with hidden sugars
New survey by Action on Salt and Sugar exposes misleading ‘healthy’ snack bars
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NewsCo-op announces higher welfare move across its continental meats range
Co-op becomes first convenience retailer to announce a 100% cage-free commitment for its meats
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NewsMorrisons launches More Card promotion for franchise partners
Morrison’s has launched a More Card promotion exclusively for its franchise partners
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NewsINTERVIEW: CJ Lang & Son builds resilience and momentum in challenging market
CJ Lang & Son CEO Colin McLean speaks on a year of challenges and innovation for Spar Scotland
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NewsNestlé invests £28m in Dalston factory to drive innovation
Nestlé is to invest £28m in its Dalston factory in Cumbria, home of Nescafé Frothy Coffee
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NewsSmall businesses could see a £5bn Christmas boost in sales
Next month’s Small Business Saturday is hoping to promote a slice of the big Christmas spend for stores
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NewsCo-op Wholesale’s head of retail Taranjit Singh Dhillon joins AF Blakemore
AF Blakemore has recruited Taranjit Singh Dhillon to lead its independent retail division and Trade Partners Plus initiative