News – Page 34
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NewsTwo-thirds of shoppers concerned about c-store cleanliness
A new survey found 66% of UK consumers worry about hygiene standards in c-stores, with only 10% believing they are cleaner than supermarkets
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NewsGovernment to issue healthier food standards advice for baby foods and packaging
Government issues new guidelines challenging baby food manufacturers to reduce sugar and salt levels in products aimed at children
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NewsLeading retailers and trade bodies urge tax reforms in letter to Chancellor
60 retail leaders and trade bodies have written to the Chancellor calling for tax reforms ahead of the Autumn Budget
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NewsPayPoint to reduce parcel commissions for retailers
The drop in commission for parcels coincides with an expected increase in volume due to InPost’s acquisition of Yodel earlier this year
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NewsFSA seeks input on new guidance to tackle grey market goods
The Food Standards Agency has opened a consultation on new guidance to help local authorities tackle grey market goods
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NewsPoole convenience store has licence revoked after links with crime
Alcohol licence for a store in Poole has been revoked following links to criminal activity
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NewsNew ONS figures hint pressures on businesses show no signs of easing
The ONS has updated its insight into business habits and the impact on the UK economy
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NewsShould pine nuts, honey and lentils be added to allergy lists on packs?
A new medical report suggests eight products should be included on the UK’s mandatory packaging warnings
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NewsArrests up by a third in London’s crime and anti-social behaviour hotspots
The Met Police has reported an increase in arrests for anti-social behaviour across London’s hotspots
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NewsAllwyn’s rollout of over 30,000 state-of the-art National Lottery terminals gathers pace
Allwyn has moved to the next stage of its wide-ranging transformation plan by installation over 30,000 new terminals
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NewsACS urges retailers to write to their MPs in business rates campaign
The Association of Convenience Stores has launched a new campaign urging retailers to contact their MPs ahead of the Autumn Budget to push for reforms to the business rates system
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NewsHeatwave spending cools as at home dining shopping surges
New data from NIQ shows till sales slowing as temperatures cool
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NewsNew study shows link between youth vaping, smoking and wider health issues
Researchers suspect e-cigarette use may act as a gateway to cigarettes and health issues in the young
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NewsCan a warmer welcome deter shoplifters? Lancashire Constabulary think so…
Lancashire Police’s latest initiative advises on the benefits of a warm welcome to deter thieves
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NewsEvri and Vinted roll out free reusable packaging in UK-first
Evri has teamed up with pre-loved marketplace Vinted to offer free reusable packaging across 100 Parcelshops nationwide
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NewsScottish Grocers’ Federation updates its retail crime site with fresh advice
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has updated retail crime-specific website
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NewsWales launches consultation on Deposit Return Scheme as trade bodies respond
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on the Deposit Return Scheme
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NewsKingston convenience store keeps its licence after suspicion of selling stolen goods
The Met and the council in Kingston have let a store keep its licence
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NewsRegulators warning on the vape market over two months after disposables ban
Regulators Broughton have issued warnings on the culture around vaping post-disposables ban
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NewsEssex Police issue images of wine stealing thugs who threatened shop staff
Images have been issued by police after a shopworker was threatened in Essex