News – Page 98
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Features and analysisNew study highlights importance of vape flavours
A new report by the Royal College of Physicians has urged the government not to ban flavoured vapes
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Features and analysisOne Stop joins Cadbury’s 200th anniversary celebrations
20 One Stop stores will be embracing all things purple as part of the initiative
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Features and analysisKP Snacks appoints new sales director
Matt Collins has been with KP Snacks for 10 years
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Features and analysisAsda underlying profits top £1bn thanks to focus on growth
The retailer has announced its full year results for the period ending 31 December 2023
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Features and analysisUnite strike action could hit Morrisons Daily stores
Supply to Morrisons Daily sites could be disrupted if proposed strike action by Unite goes ahead
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Features and analysisMixed reactions from indies on Scotland’s MUP hike
MSPs have backed plans to increase the minimum unit price (MUP) of alcohol by 30%
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Features and analysisHunts Spar group reveals in-store Parcel+ concept
The hub services all major couriers and has the capacity to store large volumes of parcels
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Features and analysisParfetts appoints new commercial director
Richard Bone will support commercial development, as part of Parfetts’ growth plans of achieving a £1bn turnover and expanding their symbol store estate to 2000 stores
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Features and analysisBP implements Auror crime platform and Reveal body cameras
The tech will aid offender identification and allow improved collaboration with the police
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Features and analysisRetail industry shares crime evidence with Home Affairs Select Committee
The Home Affairs Select Committee is taking evidence from the retail sector and police forces as part of its inquiry into violence and abuse against retail workers
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Features and analysisPCC candidates urged to get tough on retail crime
It comes ahead of the the PCC elections on 2 May 2024
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Features and analysisGovernment votes in favour of Tobacco and Vapes Bill
In its Second Reading in Parliament, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill passed by 383 votes to 67
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Features and analysisNisa’s MADL teams up with Kellanova
Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally charity has partnered with grocery brand Kellanova in a move to support grassroots and inclusive football teams across the UK
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Features and analysisMRMU opens seventh Co-op franchise store
The Comberton-based store is one of three opened by the firm in the past five months
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Features and analysisSenior departures announced at Unitas
Unitas Wholesale’s finance director and commercial director are to leave the business in the coming months
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Features and analysisLook inside enhanced Portsmouth One Stop store
Improved zoning and lay out make the store quicker and easier to shop
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Features and analysisGenerational smoking ban will have ‘dire consequences’ for retailers
Imperial Tobacco has warned that the generational smoking ban will damage retailers’ trade and lead to a rise in the illicit market
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Features and analysisParfetts expands presence in Midlands
Parfetts has marked the first anniversary of its Birmingham depot by reaching the milestone of 60 Go Local stores in the region
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Features and analysis80% of UK smokers have bought illicit tobacco in the past year
Research carried out by the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association found the number of smokers that had bought illicit tobacco increased 6% on the previous year
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Features and analysisMPs warn against ban on flavoured vapes
MPs have cautioned against the ban on flavoured vapes, branded packaging and displays in stores