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NewsResponsible Retailing Week: Priyesh Vekaria on serving his community responsibly
One Stop retailer Priyesh Vekaria speaks about the role responsible retiling plays in his community
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Products In DepthFive things you need to know about tobacco, vaping and next generation
From sweeping legislative changes to the rise of nicotine pouches and vaping innovation, the next-generation nicotine category is evolving fast. Here’s what convenience retailers need to know to stay compliant and capitalise on growth
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BlogWhy responsible retailing matters for independent stores
From age-restricted sales and the Tobacco and Vapes Act to deposit return schemes and employment law changes, Fed national president Hemanshu Patel explains why responsible retailing is about doing the right thing — not just ticking boxes
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NewsResponsible Retailing Week: Freshfields Market, Croydon
In the first catch-up with retailers during Responsible Retailing Week 2026, Convenience Store spoke to Benedict Selvaratnam
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Features and analysisResponsible Retailing Week: Selling energy drinks
The government is proposing a ban on selling high-caffeine energy drinks to children in order to “protect their physical and mental health”
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NewsWigan retailer fined £11,280 for illicit tobacco and vapes
A Wigan convenience store has been fined £11,280 and forced to close for three months after trading standards officers seized hundreds of illicit tobacco products and non-compliant vapes
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NewsBirmingham raid nets over 26,000 illicit cigarettes
Officers from West Midlands Police have seized more than 26,000 illicit cigarettes during a raid on a shop in Birmingham as part of Operation Fearless.
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Partner FeatureHow illegal tobacco is taking over UK high streets
To mark the one-year anniversary of the It Costs More Than You Think campaign, JTI shares hard-hitting new data showcasing what the British public thinks about illegal tobacco.
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NewsLandlords warned over illegal tobacco tenant liability
Imperial Brands UK has put commercial landlords on notice that they could face criminal prosecution if they fail to act against tenants selling counterfeit or illegal tobacco products
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NewsLancashire 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
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NewsIllegal 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
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NewsDisposable 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
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NewsHigh 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
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NewsRead 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
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NewsLincolnshire Co-op invests for growth after 'tough year'
New investment programme from Lincolnshire Co-op announced following its annual results
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NewsIGD warns of a shift in traditional shopper behaviours
The IGD urges retailer to note the shift in their shopper dynamics in its latest report
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NewsThe National Convenience Show 2026 kicks off today
Today sees the opening of the National Convenience Show in Birmingham
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NewsShocking 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
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NewsJTI 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
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NewsOver 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