All articles by Sunneva Moore – Page 28
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Features and analysisIs 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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Features and analysisTwo 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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Features and analysisOver 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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Features and analysisVape 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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Features and analysisDroylsden shop shut down after repeated illicit vapes and tobacco sales
Amsterdam Off-Licence was issued with a three months closure order to “prevent future disorder or serious nuisance”
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Features and analysisGlasgow retailer hit with 12 month tobacco and vape sales ban
The ban follows repeated sales to under 18s
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Features and analysisYouth 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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Features and analysisConsumers aren’t aware of the shoplifting epidemic quietly reshaping retail, warns Fiona Malone
Top retailer Fiona Malone warns that consumers are not considering the often overlooked impact of shoplifting, urging them to see the “bigger picture”
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Features and analysisWright’s family celebrates 15 years with Spar and 89 years of service with Shopper Appreciation Week
The Northern Ireland store originally opened in 1935 as Wright’s Service Station
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Features and analysisInPost acquires remaining 70% in Menzies for £60.4m
InPost has acquired the remaining 70% stake in Menzies in an all-cash transaction valued at £60.4 m
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Features and analysisScottish wholesaler cuts food waste by over a third
Mark Murphy Dole has reduced its food waste by 33% following a collaborative project with the Scottish Wholesale Association and Zero Waste Scotland
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Features and analysisSpar’s ‘Big Deals of Christmas’ returns for 2024
Launching in Scotland stores on 17 October and England and Wales stores from 31 October
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Features and analysisNew Employees Rights Bill will ‘stifle’ job creation, the Fed warns
The Federation of Independent Retailers has raised concerns over Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner’s proposed workers’ rights
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Features and analysisSafer 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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Features and analysisWorld Mental Health Day 2024: Retailers share their personal tips for managing mental health
Ahead of World Mental Health Day, retailers share personal tips on managing mental health and supporting their employees during tough times
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Features and analysisShopper confidence remained stable in September
Food sales increased by 3.1% YOY over the three months to September, according to the British Retail Consortium’s KPMG Retail Sales Monitor
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Features and analysisWorld Mental Health Day 2024: How can GroceryAid support you and your staff?
The charity has provided emotional, practical and financial support for grocery people since 1857.
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Features and analysisSWA to offer members the opportunity to rent electric HGVs
The Scottish Wholesale Association has partnered with Renault Trucks and contract hire company, Vertellus
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Features and analysisOne Stop to replace own label products with Tesco’s own brand range
Tesco’s products are set to be introduced in phases, starting from this month and rolling into next year
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Features and analysisScottish c-stores invested over 50% more in 2024, injecting £94m into their businesses
The Scottish Local Shop Report 2024 was launched at the SGF’s Annual Conference.