All Responsible Retailing articles – Page 4
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Products In DepthProtecting your store from the illicit tobacco and vaping trade
What can retailers do to protect their stores from the rising illicit trade?
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Features and analysisOxfordshire County Council warns over illegal vapes after 10,000 seized
The team has seen a ”very concerning but unfortunately predictable development involving the use of reasonably sophisticated” concealments
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Features and analysisAllwyn unveils expanded mystery shopper programme
Retailers will be tested on their knowledge and safeguarding policies as part of the initiative
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Features and analysisUKVIA slams government over lack of balance on Tobacco and Vape Bill Committee
The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has criticised the Tobacco and Vape Bill Committee’s decision not to invite anyone from the industry to provide evidence for the proposed legislation
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OpinionWhy retailers should deter under fours from drinking slushies
More needs to be done to retail slush responsibly
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Features and analysisScratchcard in-store sales limit to kick in from 1st October
Allwyn has also revealed plans for a retail takeover as part of its ‘Best Gift Ever’ campaign
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Features and analysisJTI removes gantries from stores caught selling illicit tobacco
Two stores in the north-east of England have had their tobacco gantries removed for selling illicit products
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Features and analysisNew study highlights importance of vape flavours
A new report by the Royal College of Physicians has urged the government not to ban flavoured vapes
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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