All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 2
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Features and analysisPost Office looks for ‘new relationship’ with subpostmasters in five-year plan
The Transformation Plan sets out an ambition to deliver £250m boost to postmasters’ income by 2030, subject to funding discussions with the government
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Features and analysis11.5 million illicit cigarettes seized in Northern Ireland
Four men have been arrested after the seizure of more than 11m cigarettes in Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland
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Features and analysisJordon Group joins Bellrock Group in merger
The Jordon Group has joined technology and property services provider Bellrock Group via a merger
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Features and analysisAllwyn completes MFG National Lottery terminal roll-out
337 Morrisons Daily petrol sites across the UK have had National Lottery terminals installed by Allwyn
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Features and analysisJTI undercover operation reveals illicit tobacco and vapes in Leeds stores
An undercover operation conducted by JTI at stores in Leeds has revealed the abundant presence of illicit tobacco and vapes
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Features and analysisConfex and Fairway Foodservice join to create new wholesale buying group
The Wholesale Group will officially launch on 1 January 2025
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Features and analysisTobacco businesses warn of ‘chaos’ over new legislation
The new Tobacco and Vapes Bill has sparked warnings of “chaos” from manufacturers, particularly when it comes enforcing the generational smoking ban
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Features and analysisLicensing scheme to be introduced to sell tobacco, vape and nicotine products
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will be introduced to Parliament as part of plans to create a ‘smoke-free’ generation
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Features and analysisGlenshire Group appoints property director to grow estate
Daniel Arrandale will oversee acquisitions, development, and growth for Greens Retail, Pizza Hut, and wider Glenshire Group
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Features and analysisRecord levels of illicit tobacco purchased in the UK
83% of UK smokers have bought illicit tobacco, the highest level since the records began
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Features and analysisBestway welcomes back senior appointments to retail team
Nick Russell, Steve Moore and Rodney Tucker are all returning to Bestway following time at other businesses
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Features and analysisFSA adds more products to peanut contamination recall list
Manufacturers continue to recall mustard products that may contain peanut
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Features and analysisBudget 2024: What do the trade bodies want from the Autumn Statement?
Ahead of the Autumn Statement on 30 October, Convenience Store examines what the sector wants from the new government
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Features and analysisBooker saves retailers £5,000 a year with energy buying club
Booker has teamed up with Saffron Business Solutions to help its symbol retailers save an average of £5,000 per year on their energy prices
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Features and analysisLocal Vape Action scheme pilot launched to take on underage vaping
A new pilot programme to tackle underage vaping has been unveiled in Kent, ahead of a national roll-out in 2025
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Features and analysisNisa partners with Simble to provide energy efficiency tools for retailers
By integrating Simble’s cloud-based platform, SimbleSense, into operations, Nisa retailers can access real-time insights on energy usage and make informed decisions to improve efficiency and sustainability
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Features and analysisJonathan James becomes chairman of Soham Town Rangers FC
Cambridgeshire retailer and Convenience Store Champion Jonathan James has been appointed as chairman of local football club Soham Town Rangers FC
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Features and analysisSupport for vape licensing scheme welcomed
Comments supporting a licensing scheme for vape retailers by Baroness Merrion have been welcomed by the industry
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Features and analysisSGF appeals for support for local businesses
The trade has signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge in support of local businesses
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Features and analysisJohn Brodie steps down as Scotmid CEO
Scotmid CEO John Brodie has retired from his role after more than 30 years in the business