News – Page 45
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NewsAllergen warning around imported Dubai chocolate issued by FSA
The FSA is warning those with allergies about the risks of the cult chocolate variety
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NewsOne in four cigarettes consumed in the UK found to be illicit
A new report by KPMG and commissioned by PMI found that one in four cigarettes consumed in the UK in 2024 were illicit
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NewsStaffordshire Police appeal for info on aggravated burglary at Co-op store
A store in Sutton Coldfield was raided by three men with metal bars earlier this month
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NewsBodycams make customers ‘less aggressive’, believe Certas Energy employees
The fuel and forecourt provider has invested £48k in 100 body-worn cameras for staff
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NewsLatest Tesco sales figures reveal a 5.4% growth for Booker
Figures just revealed for the 13 weeks to 24 May 2025 have shown growth of 5.4% for Booker in its core retail sales
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NewsUnusual flavours could hold the key for retailers and manufacturers
A growth in shoppers trialling different food flavours at home could help retailers
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NewsChancellor’s Spending Review sees police funding upped by £2bn per year
The additional funds would support the government’s ‘Plan for Change’ commitment
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NewsOne in eight retailers witness ‘kamikaze’ shoplifting daily
The type of theft involves offenders clearing shelves in plain sight
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NewsWorld champion Luke Littler throws darts to raise money for retailers’ mental health
Sporting prodigy Luke Littler throws for charity at KP Snacks event
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NewsWomen’s Euros tipped to boost retail by £593m
With this year’s tournament held in Switzerland, most games will take place in the evenings and at weekends
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NewsBestway to host suite of campaigns to celebrate 50th anniversary
The celebratory campaigns are designed to drive footfall, increase sales, and boost profitability
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NewsCircana category analysis: Confectionery
The latest analysis from Circana examines the confectionery category in convenience in terms of value sales and market share
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NewsCo-op Local Community Fund open for applications
The Local Community Fund has helped 39,000 causes across the UK since 2016
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NewsCounterfeit tobacco and cash uncovered in Exeter raid
The raid followed detailed intelligence from the local community
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NewsRetail jobs fall by 360,000 in past decade
The BRC has estimated that a further 160,000 jobs are expected to be at risk over the next three years
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NewsStaffordshire Trading Standards back campaign to tackle underage sales
The ‘Right Age, Right Sale’ campaign highlights the importance of retail compliance
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News‘Vital role’ of Scottish wholesale sector praised
The Scottish wholesale industry has been praised for its contribution to the country’s economy and food system
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NewsIndies frustrated over Evri’s switch to digital receipts
The new move requires the manual input of customers’ details when parcels are being dropped off
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NewsSenior changes announced at VoCoVo
Retail communications technology supplier VoCoVo has appointed Beth Worrall as CEO
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NewsIndie retailers are struggling to survive, according to The Fed
Retailers are grappling with rising costs, retail crime and the impact of illicit trade