Responsible Retailing
ACS launches Decline09 tobacco age verification campaign
The Association of Convenience Stores has launched a new awareness campaign to help retailers prepare for incoming age verification rules that will ban tobacco sales to anyone born in 2009 or later
Local grocer reflects on 70 years of business in Broughshane
ViVOXTRA retailers James McNeill has been reflecting on seven decades of serving his local community
Damm UK joins alcohol industry’s main self-regulator
The Portman Group is to welcome Damm UK as its newest full member
AF 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.
Retailers welcome reforms to restore visible neighbourhood policing
Retailers have “strongly welcomed” reforms aimed at restoring visible neighbourhood policing
Stuart reports 97% compliance with age-restricted deliveries
Last-mile delivery service Stuart achieves over 97% compliance on age-restricted deliveries following the rollout of its new Challenge 25 technology
New report reveals Christmas confidence boost with 65% spending ’freely’
New report from the IGD reveals a season of contrasts across Christmas 2025
Scottish retailers call for CCTV funding support from government
The Fed calls for grants to help retailers upgrade security systems as shoplifting increases 57% over 10 years
Legislation surrounding nicotine pouches will be 'carefully considered'
The government has pledged “careful consideration” when it comes to regulation surrounding nicotine pouches so as to not undo any work on reducing adult smoking rates
ACS ‘disappointed’ as Met chief calls on retailers to ‘step up’ shoplifting efforts
The ACS expresses disappointment at head of Met Police’s comments telling retailers to ‘step up more’ in tackling shop theft
Cannabis vapes, a machete and 203,000 illegal cigarettes seized in shop raids
Multi-agency raids in Wellingborough have uncovered a machete, cannabis vapes and more than 203,000 illegal cigarettes, with estimated unpaid duty of £120,000
Hair salon owner fined £25k for illegal cigarettes sales
A Luton businessman has been fined over £25,000 after he was caught selling illegal cigarettes and counterfeit clothing
Liverpool c-store slapped with £13,000 fine after severe mice infestation
A Liverpool c-store owner has been fined £13,000 after inspectors discovered a severe rodent infestation, with more than 50 mice caught during its enforced closure
Lichfield mini-mart forced to close for another three months over illegal cigarettes
Euro Mini Market has been ordered to close for another three months after it was found selling illegal cigarettes and vapes
Indie retailers call for age-verification tech in vapes to tackle rising shop crime
A group of 30 leading independent retailers have called for age-verification technology to be built into vaping devices to curb youth access and protect staff
Portsmouth shop owner jailed for illegal tobacco operation
Three men have been sentenced for running an illegal tobacco operation across two Portsmouth stores
Sadiq Khan pledges crackdown on retail crime after ‘years of budget cuts’
The mayor of London tells Convenience Store that the Met is “bearing down” on retail crime following “record investment” from London City Hall
Have Your Say: ‘Responsible retailers need to be supported’
National President of the Federation of Independent Retailers, Hetal Patel, highlights the pressures facing responsible retailers
Unflavoured nicotine pouch launched by KLAR
Swedish nicotine brand KLAR has launched a new unflavoured nicotine pouch - BLANK
Crackdown on illicit tobacco and vapes leads to store closures
Trading Standards teams across the UK have cracked down on stores selling illicit tobacco and vape products
