News – Page 9
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NewsPremium treats, AI gifting and more hint at first test of HFSS rules this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day could see spending hit £1.6bn as shoppers trade up despite bargain hunting
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NewsTesco acquires former Amazon Fresh sites in convenience expansion
Tesco confirms its convenience estate expansion is on course to deliver more than 70 new stores by March 2027
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NewsMorrisons group wholesale and convenience director exits business
Morrisons has confirmed the departure of group wholesale and convenience director Matt Heslop, who joined the retailer in March 2025 after spending over 20 years at Lidl
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NewsOurCoop unveils MediaCoop platform to ‘connect products and people’
OurCoop has announced the launch of a platform aiming to link up products, people and more
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NewsMatthew Howie appointed as BDM at JW Filshill
Wholesaler JW Filshill has appointed Matthew Howie as business development manager
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NewsUnitas sets out its 2026 plans to 'Think Bigger, Win Together'
UK wholesale buying group Unitas has shared its plans for 2026 and beyond
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NewsOne in four Collect+ parcels handled outside office hours in 2025
New data from Collect+ reveals that more than a quarter of all parcels were picked up or dropped off outside traditional office hours in 2025
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NewsCJ Lang & Son Ltd appoints Eoin McGettigan as its non-executive chair
CJ Lang & Son Ltd has announced the appointment of Eoin McGettigan as non-executive chair
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NewsConvenience sector mourns passing of independent retailer Nila Patel
The convenience sector is mourning the loss of Nila Patel who passed away on 2 February at the age of 45
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News864,000 sole traders and landlords face new tax rules in two months
Over 860k sole traders and landlords need to start using digital tax reporting from April
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NewsRetailers urged to embrace AI to stand out
Independent retailers have a major opportunity to stand out using artificial intelligence
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News1.3m illicit cigarettes seized in West Yorkshire
Illicit cigarettes worth over £1m have been seized in a crackdown on organised crime in West Yorkshire
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NewsIndependent retailers enjoy a busy week of MP and PCC input
Retailers in Staffordshire and Cleveland met MPs in stores this week
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NewsShop owner fined £105,000 after repeatedly selling fake cigarettes and vapes
A Bognor Regis shop owner has been fined £105,000 after repeatedly selling counterfeit cigarettes and illegal vapes
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NewsCo-op extends contract with eco hauliers Buffaload
Buffaload has just been awarded a new five-year contract with the Co-op
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NewsRevealed: The nine Welsh neighbourhoods due to receive a share of £180m
Nine Welsh neighbourhoods to receive £20m each, Government announces
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NewsAF Blakemore’s 2025 report ‘shows momentum’ despite 8.1% revenue drop
AF Blakemore has reported its results for the year ended 27 April 2025, revealing the impact of tougher trading conditions on the Spar convenience store operator, but highlighting strategic progress and early signs of recovery.
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NewsTrade body responds to Government’s new Pride in Place renewal programme
Bira responds as thousands are handed power to decide how millions are spent in their area
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NewsAmerican Express launches a flexible option to help support small businesses
American Express’ new Flexible Payment Option will better benefit small businesses
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NewsWales’ rise in minimum alcohol price will 'hit retailers near English borders'
The Fed warns the 30% increase in MUP for alcohol in Wales will impact retailers trading near English borders