News – Page 83
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Features and analysisSarwar praises local lifeline stores and calls for fresh leadership on the economy
Scottish labour will stand shoulder to shoulder with retailer workers and work with small businesses to deliver the “change we need”
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Features and analysisNisa and TYS Retail extend partnership for another five years
TYS Retail plans to refurbish some stores and potentially a new dual branded store.
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Features and analysisPercentage off discounts top list of most popular promotions in c-stores
Percentage off is the most popular promotion type, according to research by Lumina Intelligence
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Features and analysisLocal Vape Action scheme pilot launched to take on underage vaping
A new pilot programme to tackle underage vaping has been unveiled in Kent, ahead of a national roll-out in 2025
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Features and analysisCircana category analysis: Wine
The latest analysis from Circana examines the wine category in convenience in terms of value sales and market share
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Features and analysisManchester vape black market exposed in Rayner and Gwynne constituencies
During a We Vape uinvestigation, researchers were offered a choice from hundreds of non-compliant devices within minutes
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Features and analysisScottish wholesalers named 'unsung heroes' of Scotland's food and drink supply chain
The sector was acknowledged for its “often overlooked” role it plays in the food and drink supply.
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Features and analysisIllicit tobacco and vape trade fuelling organised crime in London, Philip Morris warns
An undercover investigation and study by PML have revealed the extent of the problem, prompting urgent calls for action from retailers and industry experts
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Features and analysisAli Kurji retires as CEO of Heart of England Co-op after 42 years
Steve Browne, formerly general manager of the Society’s food division, has taken over as chief executive
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Features and analysisOne Stop colleagues take on strenuous three peaks for Children In Need
38 One-Stop colleagues took part in the charity challenge this month
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Features and analysisNisa partners with Simble to provide energy efficiency tools for retailers
By integrating Simble’s cloud-based platform, SimbleSense, into operations, Nisa retailers can access real-time insights on energy usage and make informed decisions to improve efficiency and sustainability
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Features and analysisACS welcomes ‘consistent approach’ to HFSS regulations in Wales
ACS has responded to the Welsh Government’s consultation on the introduction of HFSS restrictions in Wales
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Features and analysisNearly £500k worth of illegal goods seized in Greater Manchester
The operation resulted in seizures across three premises in Aston
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Features and analysisNew prediction for retail spaces - in 2034!
Ten-year plan from property group Revo puts community hubs at centre of retail landscape in 2034
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Features and analysisBira calls on Chancellor to extend small business rate relief
The trade body has warned that many retailers could face an “existential crisis” if the Small Business Rate Relief schemecomes to an end.
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Features and analysisUK’s first sustainable shopping basket revealed
British shoppers making ‘more sustainable choices than they realise’, research shows
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Features and analysisCo-op delivers ‘strong and focused growth’ despite wholesale drop off
2024 first half figures show decline in wholesale, but profits and revenue rise
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Features and analysisPrime Minister highlights impact of summer riots in Labour conference speech
He warned that “we do not settle them with violent thuggery” and condemned “racism as vile”
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Features and analysisSpar awards £100,000 to charities across the UK
It comes as part of Spar’s 2024 Community Cashback Scheme
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Features and analysisHigh street businesses punished by ‘outdated’ business rates system, Chancellor says
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has pledged to “overhaul” business rates