News – Page 8
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NewsUnilever and Google Cloud join forces to bring AI powers to consumer brands
A new five-year partnership unites Unilever’s brands with Google Cloud’s AI capabilties
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NewsACS calls for cap on card scheme fees amid rising costs for retailers
The ACS responds to the Payment Systems Regulator’s consultation on card scheme and processing fees
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NewsKent Trading Standards seize three million illegal vapes in five years
Trading Standards teams at Kent County Council have stopped three million illegal vapes from reaching residents over the past five years
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NewsNottinghamshire shoplifter jailed after repeatedly targeting Co-op store
Shoplifter who ignored a court order jailed for eight months
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NewsCo‑op Wholesale ‘resets Nisa for a new retail era’
Co‑op Wholesale has unveiled a “major new chapter” for Nisa retailers and the group itself
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NewsDogs sniff out £100k of illicit tobacco in east Lancashire
More than £100,000 worth of illicit tobacco has been seized in a crackdown on organised crime in Pendle, Lancashire
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NewsProlific shoplifter who stole over £2k worth of alcohol finally jailed
Prolific shoplifter who stole over £2k worth of alcohol as well as committing other offences jailed
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NewsRetailers face ‘added burden’ as Wales cleared to include glass in DRS, warns ACS
The Welsh government has been granted permission to introduce its own DRS that includes glass containers
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NewsThe Fed says InPost’s carriage charge move shows it’s listening to retailers
InPost Newstrade has frozen the carriage charge for around half its UK customers
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NewsCo-op’s member price savings introduced for Just Eat shoppers
Online shoppers via Just Eat are to benefit from Co-op member price savings
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NewsSoft drinks made up 17.5% of total convenience sales in 2025
Soft drinks accounted for 17.5% of UK convenience store sales in 2025, driven largely by growth in energy and sports products
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NewsGander integrates with ShopMate EPOS in a big move for food waste
Gander’s partnership with ShopMate EPOS will unlock access to thousands of convenience retailers
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NewsIGD reveals the five trends shaping convenience in 2026
New IGD report reveals forecasts, challenges and opportunities ahead for convenience retailers
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NewsLondon’s Square Mile sees shoplifting levels drop by 5%
City of London Police say its efforts to curb retail crime are working
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NewsShop theft drained £54.5m from Scottish convenience sector in 2025
New figures reveal the devastating toll of retail crime on Scotland’s convenience stores
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NewsMPs back ACS calls to remove CCTV from business rating list
ACS welcomes recommendations aimed at tackling crime and reducing costs for local shops
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NewsHost for the Convenience Awards 2026 unveiled
Broadcaster Cherry Healey will be hosting the Convenience Awards 2026 in Liverpool
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NewsMore details of timeline for vaping duty registration issued by HMRC
Vaping businesses are being urged to prepare for new vape product registration from April this year
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NewsIs your store ready for Valentine’s Day?
Need some romantic inspiration for Valentine’s Day? Check out these store displays
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NewsPolice charge man after shop worker stabbed in Birmingham
A shop worker has been left seriously injured after a stabbing last week