All articles by Sunneva Moore – Page 30
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Features and analysisLuton wholesaler pleads guilty to selling fake Wonka bars
The counterfeit Wonka chocolate bars were found with incorrect labelling and undeclared nut allergens
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Features and analysisACS calls on Chancellor to support growth and investment in submission to Autumn Budget
The ACS is calling for conditions that will help retailers continue to invest in their businesses
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Features and analysisStrong results for JW Filshill as wholesaler grows turnover and profit
The wholesaler has reported a significant increase in turnover and profit for the year ending 31 January 2024
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Features and analysisPostmaster Jo Hamilton calls out new Post Office minister at National Television Awards
ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office triumphs with three awards throughout the evening
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Features and analysisPrime Minister pledges tougher laws to protect retail workers
The Prime Minister responded to a question by Usdaw President Jane Jones at the annual Trades Union Congress in Brighton
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Features and analysisMother-daughter duo open store in Bedford to fill ‘long-standing’ cultural gap
New store Sammy’s Hat Groceries is making a significant impact thanks to a dedicated mother and daughter team
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Features and analysisNational Living Wage could increase to £12.10 per hour next year
The LPC estimates the recommended national living wage for April 2025
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Features and analysisCanine 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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Features and analysisHigh street footfall holds up in August despite riot disruption
High street footfall in August decreased by 0.3% YoY, an improvement from the -3.3% in July
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Features and analysisH&Jodie’s teams up with local council to reduce antisocial behaviour in Walsall
Retailer Harjit Singh has joined forces with Walsall Council and security service RG8 Security to create Project Phoenix
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Features and analysisGreater Manchester Police seize hundreds of illegal vapes
It comes as part of ongoing work to tackle serious and violent crime across the city
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Features and analysisHeart of England Co-op raises £10,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support
Colleagues have more events planned to raise cash for the charity
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Features and analysisNisa appoints Taranjit Singh Dhillon as head of retail
Dhillon will join Katie Secretan’s retail & sales leadership team
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Features and analysisA ban on disposable vapes would be a gift to the illegal market, warns World Vapers’ Alliance
The World Vapers’ Alliance has slammed the Labour Party’s proposal to ban disposable vapes
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Features and analysisConvenience stores become home to viral TikTok challenges
Retailers are daring participants to consume an entire 2L fizzy drink within 60 seconds to win £50 cash
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Features and analysisPetition launched against BMA’s vape flavour ban recommendation
Vape and nicotine pouches supplier Haypp has launched a petition opposing a recommendation from the British Medical Association to ban flavoured vapes in the UK
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Features and analysisBlack market warning over BMA vape recommendations
The British Medical Association has outlined its recommendations for legislation aimed at addressing the increasing use of vapes, particularly among children and young people
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Features and analysisOpal makes strides in fight against organised retail crime
The policing central intelligence team has identified 152 individuals linked to organised retail crime in the three months since opening up referrals from police forces and retailers
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Features and analysisRetailers reflect on ‘summer of sport’ sales
As summer 2024 draws to a close, retailers are looking back on how major sporting events such as the Euros, Olympics and Wimbledon played on sales
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Features and analysisHeart of England Co-op to pump further £1.75m into green projects
Key projects planned for 2026 include a second phase of refrigeration upgrades, solar installations and energy-saving lighting