All Responsible Retailing articles
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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 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 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 analysis'Balance is essential' for vape legislation
Elf Bar has warned that a ban on disposable vapes could lead to more illicit sales in the UK
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Features and analysisAsda to contribute almost £1m to Community Alcohol Partnerships
The move aims to increase the number of CAPs nationwide
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Opinion‘Vape ban difficult for retailers to swallow’
Daniall Nadeem of Spar Motherwell Road reacts to the ban announcement and what this means for the illicit trade
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PodcastBreaking Down the Disposable Vape Ban: The Convenience Mix Podcast
The Convenience Mix looks at the impact of the government’s plan to ban disposable vapes
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Features and analysisSupplier frustration over disposable vape ban
The government’s proposed ban on single-use vapes has attracted criticism from suppliers in the category
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Features and analysisRetailers warn against disposable vape ban
Independent retailers warn that a ban on disposable vapes won’t have any effect
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Features and analysis28% of retailers report a rise in customers asking for illicit tobacco and vapes
Research from JTI reveals the devastating effects of illegal activity
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Features and analysis£10,000 fine issued for illicit tobacco sales
A store in Tameside has been fined almost £10,000 for the sale and supply of illicit tobacco
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Features and analysisLincolnshire Police seizes suspected cigarettes and vape from Sleaford store
The suspected illicit products were seized after a police officer witnessed the store selling vapes to under-age customers
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Promotional VideoHow to responsibly recycle single-use vapes
Not disposing of vape products properly is having a growing environmental impact, so how can retailers support their consumers to act responsibly on vape disposal? Find out how Phoenix 2 Retail and a registered waste management company are combating the issue.
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Features and analysisVape industry Code of Conduct unveiled by IBVTA
The code of conduct sets out agreed standards and behaviours to help voluntarily regulate the vape sector, including how products should be marketed and their names and flavours
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Features and analysisSuspended jail sentence and £125,000 fine for illicit vape trader
A former trader in Salford has received a suspended jail sentence and ordered to pay £125k after 55,000 counterfeit items were seized
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Features and analysisRetailer concern that generational ban will harm businesses
A survey, carried out by JTI, revealed that 86% of retailer are concerned about the impact of a generational tobacco ban on their business
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Features and analysisLack of targeted enforcement fuels youth vaping
New research shows more needs to be done to tackle irresponsible vape traders
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Dear JacWhat can you do if another retailer is selling illicit tobacco?
Seeing other retailers near you flaunting the laws can be frustrating but there are ways to tackle it
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Features and analysisOver £100,000 of illegal tobacco found in ‘James Bond style’ hiding places
Illegal and potentially dangerous tobacco, worth over £100,000, has been seized from retailers in Dewsbury following a joint operation by West Yorkshire Police and West Yorkshire Trading Standards.
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Features and analysisIBVTA warns of ‘uncertain future’ for vape sector unless action is taken
The Independent British Vape Trade Association has set out five recommendations to tackle key challenges in the vaping sector