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NewsMinisters to consult on confectionery display controls
The government will soon launch an official consultation on banning stores from displaying confectionery and other “unhealthy” foods at till points, aisle ends and store entrances, as part of its updated Childhood Obesity Plan.
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NewsScottish Bill to protect shopworkers gains MSP support
The Scottish Labour Party’s proposed Bill to protect shopworkers, including the creation of new offences for shop theft and assault of a retail worker, has achieved the required support from MSPs to be introduced in front of the Scottish Parliament.
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NewsCO₂ shortages causing suppliers to 'cancel promotional activity'
C-Store understands that some suppliers are cancelling their promotional activity with retailers in response to the recent CO₂ shortage in northern Europe, which is impacting supply in the UK.
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News15,000 cigarettes seized in illegal tobacco raids
Nearly 15,000 cigarettes and more than nine kilograms of hand-rolling tobacco have been seized by Warwickshire Police and Border Force, following raids on stores carried out by Warwickshire County Council’s Trading Standards Service.
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NewsIllicit tobacco campaign generates hundreds of tip offs
Hundreds of people have come forward with illicit tobacco tip offs since the launch of a new local authority-funded campaign in the North East of England.
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NewsScotland mulls limiting number of tobacco retailers
Plans to restrict the number of stores selling tobacco in “deprived communities” and areas with high smoking rates are being mooted by the Scottish government.
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NewsWelsh retailers react to Minimum Unit Pricing approval
Welsh retailers have reacted to the announcement that a minimum unit price on alcohol will be introduced in Wales, after legislation was approved by the Welsh Assembly earlier this week.
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NewsPolice appeal for witnesses following c-store ram-raid
Officers are investigating a robbery which took place at a McColl’s store in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, in which thieves ram-raided the premises to try and steal the store’s ATM.
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NewsNorthern Irish retailers voice Brexit fears over illicit tobacco
Tackling the growing scourge of cross-border tobacco smuggling must remain a priority during the ongoing Brexit negotiations, retailers claim.
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NewsLondis announces 19% sales growth amid strong recruitment
Londis has announced a 19% increase in overall sales growth after recruiting nearly 300 stores in the last financial year.
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NewsBusinesses offered funding to tackle plastic waste
Businesses are being invited to apply for a share of £4m to fund plastic waste reduction projects.
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Features and analysisTutorial: Raising the bar in biscuits
As part of C-Store’s Shop Project, Mondelez International visited five stores with a plan to build biscuit sales and create new opportunities.
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NewsBestway agrees to buy two Blakemore depots
Bestway Wholesale has exchanged contracts with AF Blakemore with a view to purchasing two of the company’s cash and carry depots.
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NewsBooker products introduced into more than 50 Tesco stores
Tesco has announced that 30 top-selling Booker lines have been introduced into more than 50 Tesco stores, following a positive initial response to the group’s Chef Central trial.
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NewsParfetts acquires Blakemore's Middlesbrough depot
Parfetts Cash & Carry has bought Blakemore Wholesale’s Middlesbrough depot for an undisclosed sum.
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Features and analysisSign up to high standards
All stores will soon have to display their food hygiene ratings for all shoppers to see, so it’s crucial retailers run a five-star operation.
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NewsIllicit tobacco sales continue to climb year on year
UK sales of illicit tobacco have continued to grow in the past year, new HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) figures show.
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NewsWarm weather and Royal Wedding boost May retail sales
Warm weather and Royal Wedding celebrations united to create a sunny spell of sales for retailers in May, new data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) suggests.
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NewsConnect Group to close Pass My Parcel service
Connect Group, the parent company of Smiths News, has announced it plans to close its Pass My Parcel service, which is used by an associated network of 3,000 retailers.
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NewsCostcutter rolls out updated ordering platform for retailers
Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) has rolled out its latest ordering platform upgrade, designed to help retailers operate more efficiently.