News – Page 46
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NewsRetailers feel ‘let down’ by Labour Government over increased legislation
A survey of 1,000 retailers, carried out by JTI, found that 82% of respondents feel the Labour Government has broken its promise to support small businesses
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Features and analysisSpar Alloa flooded with 400+ disposable vape requests days after ban
Frustrated retailer Mohammed Tayab said vapers are still confused about the ban and the shift to rechargeables
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NewsCo-op and Royal Mail agree parcel locker partnership
Royal Mail is to install parcel lockers at 100 Co-op stores
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NewsCo-op switches to new sustainable packaging for three own-brand lines
The move aims to cut over 100 tonnes of plastic annually
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NewsLincolnshire Co-op expands executive leadership team
Karen Bennett and Andy Warman have new roles at Lincolnshire Co-op
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NewsSafety campaign Ask for Angela seeks to expand into retail stores
It follows the recent appointment of Julie Lilley, CEO of the Federation of Small Businesses, as an ambassador for the safety initiative
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NewsNegotiations for new owner for Appleby Westward Group ‘underway’
Spar Group said it is in exclusive negotiations with an established UK-based company that is ’well positioned to further develop and grow AWG’
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NewsGovernment action urged as banned single-use vapes remain on sale
Vape retailer VPZ has raised serious questions about enforcement and regulatory oversight
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NewsPost Office signs deal with Western Union for money transfer services
The partnership would see Western Union as the sole provider of international money transfer services at Post Office branches
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NewsDisposable vape listings removed by eBay
Listings for disposable vape products were removed when Convenience Store brought them to the attention of eBay
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NewsDentsu, Co-op and more set sights on transforming retail media with world-first tech
New technology signals the benefits of marketing in small stores, instore ads and more
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NewsUsdaw welcomes government’s zero tolerance of violence against retail staff
The government responded to a concern about abuse against shopworkers raised during the Home Office Questions yesterday
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NewsThe Fed slams InPost’s decision to scrap over the counter services
InPost’s removal of over the counter parcel services is a described as a ’blow to independent retailers’
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NewsLeverhulme Trust opens its postgraduate bursary applications
The scheme is currently open for those keen to return to university, closing on 1 September 2025
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NewsGroceryAid School Essentials Grant opens for applications
Organised by the industry charity, eligible applicants may receive £150 per school-age child, for up to three children per household
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NewsAnalysis shows ocean-bound plastic bottle waste 54% lower in countries with a DRS
New global analysis unveiled today by circular economy non-profit group, Reloop, has revealed dramatic falls in beach litter
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NewsIllicit trade is ‘biggest threat’ to convenience stores
The SGF has warned that the illicit trade will further damage Scottish convenience stores
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NewsMore resources needed to enforce disposable vape ban
The ACS has called for more support for Trading Standards to help them enforce the disposable vape ban
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NewsSpar’s National Guild Board study gains convenience insights in Japan and South Korea
The National Guild Board of Spar has completed its latest international retail study tour
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News67% of stores planing on investing in AI, new research shows
Research by Pricer has revealed over two thirds (67%) of retailers are planning on investing in AI