News – Page 27
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NewsWorld Mental Health Day: What resources are available?
To mark World Mental Health Day, industry charity GroceryAid has reminded the retail sector of the suite of support services available to them
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NewsScotmid’s 13-week Cracking Deals of Christmas campaign launches
Scotmid is rolling out a value campaign this festive season with its Cracking Deals of Christmas
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NewsGovernment announces crackdown on rogue traders selling vapes to children
Government publishes call for evidence for expert views on new rules for retailers regarding underage sales
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NewsVPZ urges Scottish Government to adopt UK licensing scheme for vape retailers
UK vape retailer VPZ has written to the Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray
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NewsBooker’s Scoot platform celebrates 100th store opening
Scoot celebrates major milestone with 100th store launch for Booker’s rapid grocery platform
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NewsLicensing scheme proposals cautiously welcomed by industry
The industry has largely welcomed plans for a licensing scheme for retailers as part of the proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill
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NewsSt Andrew’s First Aid receives £5k from Scotmid cementing ten-year partnership
St Andrew’s First Aid receives donation from Scottish convenience retailer, marking decade of partnership
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NewsScottish Grocers’ Federation issues retailer advice on nicotine pouches
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has issued advice on selling pouches for stores
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NewsCall for evidence on proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill
The government has launched a consultation on the proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill, appealing for evidence to help decide on the potential legislation
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NewsPair awarded King’s Commendation for Bravery for intervening in 2016 Spar raid
Bravery during a raid on a Spar in 2016 which saw two men threatened with crowbars recognised by the King
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NewsWelsh store chain fined £36,000 for selling unsafe food
Company fined £36k after Pembrokeshire Council uncovered food allergen labelling breaches
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NewsMajor illicit tobacco seizure carried out in Oxford
Trading Standards in Oxford have seized almost 20,000 counterfeit and smuggled cigarettes and over 15kg of hand-rolling and waterpipe tobacco from retail premises
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NewsCo-op Wholesale and Haven relaunch holiday park Nisa stores
Holiday park operator Haven has installed 11 new Nisa fascias across its estate as part of its extended partnership with Co-op Wholesale
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NewsGovernment called on to support Post Office stores
The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the government to support local shops that host the majority of UK Post Offices, warning their future depends on the viability of convenience stores
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NewsCircana category analysis: Soft Drinks
The latest analysis from Circana examines the soft drinks category in convenience in terms of value sales and market share
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NewsBestway Foundation celebrates donating £250k to the British Asian Trust
The Bestway Foundation has donated £250k to the British Asian Trust cementing Bestway as one of the UK’s most philanthropic businesses
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NewsCash machine stolen in Bedfordshire c-store ram raid smash and grab
An ATM has been stolen in a ram raid after a truck smashed into a convenience store
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NewsAmerican Express says online shoppers expect better payment choices
New Amex research finds over half of businesses surveyed plan to improve online checkouts
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NewsJW Filshill reports robust results despite challenging market conditions
JW Filshill saw turnover remain stable in line with the market trend at £214 million last year
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NewsPoll reveals proposed tobacco bill unimportant to most Brits
Only two in five adults think the ban of the sale of tobacco to future generations in the UK is important