Responsible Retailing
Lancashire retailer jailed for illegal tobacco and vape operation
Keyvan Manouchehri was sentenced to 20 months in prison after Trading Standards officers uncovered an illegal tobacco and vape operation at Euro Mini Market in Lancashire, with seized goods worth an estimated £74,000
Illegal tobacco found in 11 of 14 West Yorkshire stores
A test purchasing operation commissioned by JTI UK has revealed that illegal tobacco products were found in 11 out of the 14 independent stores selling tobacco visited in the West Yorkshire towns of Keighley and Ilkley
Disposable vape ban fuels black market, study finds
Research from Haypp has revealed that 35% of vapers have purchased disposable vapes since the ban was introduced in June 2025, with convenience stores identified as the primary source for illicit products
High street crime unit created to tackle ‘dodgy shops’
A new multi-agency task force backed by £30m in government funding will target serious organised crime gangs operating through illicit shops on UK high streets over the next three years
Read reaction to a shocking university study on youth vaping in schools
Stirling University has issued startling new research on nicotine use among the very young
Lincolnshire Co-op invests for growth after 'tough year'
New investment programme from Lincolnshire Co-op announced following its annual results
IGD warns of a shift in traditional shopper behaviours
The IGD urges retailer to note the shift in their shopper dynamics in its latest report
The National Convenience Show 2026 kicks off today
Today sees the opening of the National Convenience Show in Birmingham
Shocking scale of UK’s illegal tobacco trade revealed - and where it occurs most
New insight reveals over 2,000 retailers sold non-duty-paid tobacco last year
JTI test purchasing reveals high illicit trade in Birmingham
Test purchasing carried out by JTI across Birmingham has revealed alarming levels of illegal tobacco sales, with nearly half of independent stores visited found to be selling illicit products, some for as little as £4
Over 6.3 million vapes and pods thrown away every week despite single-use vape ban
More than 6.3 million vapes and pods are thrown away each week in the UK, according to new research from Material Focus
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 retailer 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
