News – Page 87
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Features and analysisPetition launched against BMA’s vape flavour ban recommendation
Vape and nicotine pouches supplier Haypp has launched a petition opposing a recommendation from the British Medical Association to ban flavoured vapes in the UK
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Features and analysisScottish Government and SGF publish guide to upcoming alcohol price changes
The Scottish Government and Scottish Grocers’ Federation have published a guide to new minimum unit pricing
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Features and analysisUK Food and Drink Industry unites for landmark Mmmake Your Mark campaign
The UK’s food and drink industry has united for a landmark campaign celebrating the food and drink workplace
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Features and analysisBallygally schoolboy’s sweet makes it to Spar shelves
Nine-year old Archie Barr has seen his imaginary packet of sweets made a reality by his local Spar retailer
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Features and analysisBlack market warning over BMA vape recommendations
The British Medical Association has outlined its recommendations for legislation aimed at addressing the increasing use of vapes, particularly among children and young people
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Features and analysisOpal makes strides in fight against organised retail crime
The policing central intelligence team has identified 152 individuals linked to organised retail crime in the three months since opening up referrals from police forces and retailers
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Features and analysisThe Fed mourns the passing of ‘retail pioneer’ Margaret Adams
The Fed has today reported on the sudden passing of its first ever female National President, Margaret Adams
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Features and analysisShocking figures revealed in latest crime response survey
The Victims’ Commissioner’s annual victim survey made for a grim, if unsurprising read for retailers this year
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Features and analysisMinister urged to consider independent retailers as part of living wage increases
The national president of the Federation of Independent Retailers has written to the new Secretary of State for Business and Trade
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Features and analysisUK Vaping Industry Association warns of increase in illegal ‘Spice vapes’
The UKVIA has called for urgent government action to protect people using vapes as a way of taking drugs
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Features and analysisSGF appeals for support for local businesses
The trade has signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge in support of local businesses
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Features and analysisSpar supports Marie Curie’s Blooming Great Tea Party throughout August
Spar and Marie Curie are encouraging people to bake their favourite cakes, hold a tea party and raise vital funds
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Features and analysisMixed picture for convenience in 2024, latest data reveals
Data analysts Lumina Intelligence has released its report focusing on the second quarter of 2024
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Features and analysisHeart of England Co-op to pump further £1.75m into green projects
Key projects planned for 2026 include a second phase of refrigeration upgrades, solar installations and energy-saving lighting
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Features and analysisFirst £1 coins bearing King Charles III’s portrait enter circulation
The first £1 coin bearing His Majesty King Charles III’s official coin portrait enters circulation
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Features and analysisHow bank holidays affected retailers in 2024
As this year’s final summer bank holiday approaches, Convenience Store asked retailers how they plan for the long weekend, and how a summer of sport helped – or hindered – sales
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Features and analysisConfex divides retail and foodservice divisions in restructure
Following significant growth since 2020, Confex has announced a restructure to the business
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Features and analysisShopkeeper sentenced for counterfeit illegal cigarettes
Ali Khader pleaded guilty to offences relating to proceeds of crime, tobacco regulation offences, and trademark offences
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Features and analysisPeterborough store to close as a result of drug seizures, despite appeal
A store in Peterborough has been closed by police following concerns around drugs, exploitation and organised crime links
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Features and analysisEast of England Co-op employs AI to raise sustainability levels
East of England Co-op ramps up sustainability efforts, deploying new electronic shelf edge labels integration with AI