News – Page 59
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Features and analysis66,000 illicit nicotine pouches destined for UK seized in Kent
66,000 tubs of nicotine pouches have been detained by the Kent Trading Standards’ ports team
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Features and analysisAlmost £1bn spent on flowers and gifts this Valentine’s Day
Love was in the air when it came to spending on loved ones this year, data shows
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Features and analysisProudfoots’ Valerie Aston on leadership and equality in convenience
For International Women’s Day 2025, Nisa is shining the spotlight on the contributions of women in convenience retail
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Features and analysis£20m promised for 75 UK towns by Government in its Plan for Change
Locals will see high streets revived, community hubs saved and public services transformed and strengthened through the plan
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Features and analysisBradford named as one of the worst places in the UK for illicit tobacco sales
Bradford found to be a hotbed of illicit tobacco activity following JTI test purchasing operation
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Features and analysisACS ‘strongly’ encourages retailers to host local MPs in their stores
A recent store visit saw retailer Amit Puntambekar discuss his experience with retail crime
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Features and analysisRetailers disappointed as PayPoint hikes monthly service fees
The Fed has warned this move could lead to retailers looking more closely at the feasibility of offering some of PayPoint’s services
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Features and analysisGovernment to manage redress for postmasters who have had convictions overturned
The Post Office will cease to be involved in the redress for postmasters following calls from campaigners and postmasters
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Features and analysisLincolnshire Co-op pledges to raise £200,000 in aid of Macmillan
Local retailer has pledged to raise £200,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support in just six months
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Features and analysisSouth West operation seizes over £37,000 of illegal tobacco and vapes
13 out of 14 stores visited were found to be selling illegal products
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Features and analysisCareer development celebrated at James Hall & Co. Achievement Awards
The celebratory occasion rewarded current and former apprentices for their “effort and endeavour”
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Features and analysisWaste myths debunked - and how to avoid fines from next month’s new recycling laws
From 31 March, businesses must have separate bins and collections for food waste, cardboard and paper
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Features and analysisSave £50k with Booker’s latest Added Value Services Guide
Wholesaler Booker is continuing to support independent retailers with its latest Added Value Services (AVS) Guide
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Features and analysisDUP MP says high streets could soon be filled with 'tumbleweed rather than shoppers'
MP Carla Lockhart says our high streets will see tumbleweed rather than shoppers unless the Government steps back from recent policies
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Features and analysisPayPoint boosts inclusivity and accessibility for retailers with new translated guides
Payment provider Paypoint has released its guides in some of the most popularly used non-English languages
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Features and analysisBarista Bar brews up a challenge for NI’s future designers to mark ten-year anniversary
Northern Ireland’s coffee-to-go brand Barista Bar is celebrating a decade serving local communities
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Features and analysisWhich new penalties are being introduced in the Crime and Policing Bill?
What do the new measures mean for retailers?
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Features and analysisThe Wholesale Group announces 11 new members
Since its launch on 1 January The Wholesale Group has added 11 new wholesale members
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Features and analysisNew report finds private label goods have an almost 40% market share
Researchers Circana have revealed that private label lines now hold an almost 40% market share in Europe
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Features and analysisCo-op launches Peckish app to allow independent retailers to offer online delivery
The Co-op to help independent retailers with deliveries via its new Peckish app