Responsible Retailing

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Hundreds of shop workers take part in free Retail Trust pre-Christmas training

Workers received free training from the charity Retail Trust to help protect against an expected rise in abusive incidents at Christmas

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Changes are coming to The National Lottery: explore how they will impact your store

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Hear from Brett Langford, retail sales manager, Allwyn and Atul Sodha, owner, Londis Harefield, as they talk you through how changes to The National Lottery will impact your store. 

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Licensing scheme to be introduced to sell tobacco, vape and nicotine products

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will be introduced to Parliament as part of plans to create a ‘smoke-free’ generation

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Julie Kaur on why ‘we should all be doing our little bit’ for our local communities

Local community hero raises over £1000 for Severn Hospice 

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Record levels of illicit tobacco purchased in the UK

83% of UK smokers have bought illicit tobacco, the highest level since the records began

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Is the disposable vape ban extension enough time for retailers to prepare?

The government has confirmed that the proposed implementation of a ban on disposable vaping products will be delayed to 1 June 2025

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Vape industry concern over disposable ban impact on smoking cessation

Smoking cessation and sustainability are key concerns for the vape industry as the new disposable ban date is announced

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Government confirms 1 June for disposable vape ban

The Government confirmed the ban on disposable vaping products is delayed to 1 June

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Two stores ordered to close again weeks after previous closure order expired

Stop N Shop store and Nida store on Winsover Road have been reissued with three-month closure orders

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Over 25,000 vapes per month swept up on Aberdeenshire’s streets

Vapes are found within the drainage fittings on roads and highways

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Vape licensing ‘crucial to preventing youth access and tackling illicit market’

A webinar hosted by the UKVIA discussed what is needed to prevent issues in the vape industry

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‘Responsible Retailing is at the very heart of our approach to supporting retailers’: Allwyn

As part of Responsible Retailing Week 2024, Convenience Store spoke with Julie Brian, head of retail strategy and operations at Allwyn, to discuss its commitment to fostering responsible retailing among National Lottery retailers

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What are the age restrictions on National Lottery products?

Confused about who can buy National Lottery products? 

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What is the future of the tobacco, vaping and next-gen category?

What does the next year hold for the tobacco, vaping and next-gen sectors?

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Youth smoking hits historic lows, recent ONS data finds

Smoking prevalence in the 18 to 24-year-old age group has dropped from 25.7% in 2011 to just 9.8% in 2023

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Safer Business Action Week: How are Nisa retailers tackling retail crime?

Retailers Prem Uthayakumaran, Benedict Selvaratnam and Amit Puntambekar highlight the proactive measures they are taking to tackle these pressing concerns head on.

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Responsible Vaping calls for evidence for inquiry

The All-Party Parliamentary Group is to examine government proposals for regulation and calls for evidence on the state of vaping in the UK

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Local Vape Action scheme pilot launched to take on underage vaping

A new pilot programme to tackle underage vaping has been unveiled in Kent, ahead of a national roll-out in 2025

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Support for vape licensing scheme welcomed

Comments supporting a licensing scheme for vape retailers by Baroness Merrion have been welcomed by the industry

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Canine detectives sniff out £50k of illegal tobacco

Two sniffer dogs have uncovered £50,000 worth of illegal vapes and tobacco in Oldham, Greater Manchester

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How to sell vape products legally in the UK

Confused about what vape products you can sell in your store? 

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How to sell fireworks in your store

With Halloween, Diwali and the festive season a key period for fireworks, retailers must be careful to sell them within the correct dates and adhere to safety guidelines for correct storage and sale. 

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What support is available to retailers on proxy purchasing?

Proxy purchasing is a challenge for retailers, what advice is out there for store owners?

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What you need to know about selling energy drinks

With no legislation on selling energy drinks in place, the pressure is on retailers to be responsible

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What advice is available to retailers on age-restricted sales?

JTI outlines what retailers need to know and what support is available when it comes to tobacco sales.