All articles by Aidan Fortune
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Features and analysisPeter Batt and Ayaz Alam to leave Nisa
It was confirmed that Batt and Alam were exiting the business as part of a “wider group strategy to deliver growth and enhance value for member-owners and partners”
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Features and analysisVape trade body calls for balance when reporting on sector
The IBVTA has called for balance ahead of major changes to the vape sector
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Features and analysis8.2m vapes thrown away every week
Material Focus research found the number of vapes thrown away or incorrectly recycled has risen to 8.2m per week
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Features and analysisParfetts increases South West presence with new appointment
Parfetts has appointed Duncan Jelfs as its new regional business manager, with a focus on the South West
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Features and analysisAsda trials electronic shelf edge labels in convenience store
Asda has launched a trial of electronic shelf edge labels at its Asda Express convenience store in Manchester
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Products In DepthTobacco, Vaping & Next Generation: Consumer Education
With the disposable vape ban coming down the line, what can retailers do to prepare their customers for big changes in the category?
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Features and analysisCoventry store issued issued with closure order over illicit vapes
A store in Coventry has been ordered to close its doors for six weeks after a Council investigation revealed “persistent sale” of illegal tobacco and vaping products
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Features and analysis£5000 fine for retailers not providing vape takeback system
Waste management company Biffa is warning business owners about the risk of significant fines for not complying with UK WEEE regulations - including the provision of a takeback system for consumers
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Features and analysisParfetts celebrates Go Local retailers at awards
Go Local retailers from across the UK gathered in Manchester to celebrate Parfetts’ annual Retailer Awards
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Features and analysisParfetts launches new Shop & Go format
The new symbol format focuses on shoppers that are on the go
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Features and analysisJisp invests in new barcode scanning technology
It has invested in Scanbot’s Barcode Scanner SDK technology to help ensure a “seamless” shopping experience
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Features and analysisAllwyn appoints new director of commercial partnerships and retail sales
National Lottery operator Allwyn has appointed Alison Acquaye-Acford as director of commercial partnerships and retail sales
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Features and analysisEast of England Co-op completes EDGEPoS installation
Located at its five forecourt sites in Felixstowe, Colchester, Brightlingsea, Ipswich and Framlingham, EDGEPoS has been installed in two tills per site, and fully integrated to receive fuel sales
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Features and analysisBestway donates £100,000 to The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
The £100,000 being donated to The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award was raised through Bestway’s annual Ascot Charity Race Day
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Features and analysisJisp unveils new NPD service for retailers
The NPD service will allow brands to launch or trial new products in a guaranteed number of convenience store locations
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Features and analysisSnappy Shopper partners with Foodhub to offer 'all-in-one' delivery experience
Snappy Shopper has entered into a strategic partnership with Foodhub, one of the country’s fastest-growing online food ordering platforms
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Features and analysisPublic urged to respect retail staff during festive period
The Scottish Retail Consortium and trade union Usdaw have urged the public to be ‘kind and considerate’ to all retail workers and fellow customers when doing their shopping this Christmas
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Features and analysisThe Dougall Group extends Nisa partnership for five more years
The Dougall Group has renewed its supply contract with Nisa for an additional five years
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Features and analysisOne in three would continue to buy flavoured vapes despite planned restrictions
Research by We Vape found that 35% of UK vapers would continue to buy flavoured vapes, regardless of proposed legislation that could see them banned
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Features and analysis‘I feel proud that we’ve been able to make a difference’: retailers celebrate 30 years of The National Lottery
As The National Lottery celebrates 30 years, we hear from retailers that have been helping raise money for Good Causes since 1994