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All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 27
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Features and analysisSlow start to HFSS enforcement by local authorities
Only two local authorities reported carrying out HFSS-specific visits since the legislation was introduced in October
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Features and analysisSwansea retailer jailed following seizure of 140,000 illicit cigarettes
Trading standards officers seized illicit tobacco products worth £176,000
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Features and analysisGeek Bar invests £120m in new plant to grow UK distribution
The new plant will feature tracking technology to help reduce counterfeit products
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Features and analysisSpar retailer Peter McBride awarded MBE in New Year Honours List
Peter McBride has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to the economy and the community in County Tyrone
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Features and analysisPrice tipped to be main factor for shoppers going smoke-free
New research has found that UK retailers expect affordability to be the deciding factor for adult smokers choosing a smoke-free alternative in 2023
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Features and analysisInside Shingadia’s Budgens & Post Office, Caterways
The store has changed from a Londis to a Budgens following an extensive refit
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Features and analysisTakeaway boom predicted for Christmas Eve
23% of the UK are planning to order in on Christmas Eve, providing an opportunity for retailers to cash in with their hot food offer
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Features and analysisClarity demanded on business energy bill support
The ACS has called on the government to detail which sectors will receive support when the Energy Bill Relief Scheme ends in March 2023
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Features and analysisNew King Charles III banknotes unveiled
The new notes featuring King Charles III will enter circulation in 2024
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Features and analysisVape category dominates 2022 grocery sales
Vaping was the fastest-growing grocery category in 2022, driven by its presence in the convenience channel, new data has revealed
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Features and analysisSupply chain investments bolster A.F. Blakemore sales
Investments in supply chain, technology and improving efficiencies has helped A.F. Blakemore record a 9% increase in sales for the six months to 1 October 2022
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Features and analysisS&W Wholesale moves to Employee Ownership Trust as part of succession plan
Control of the business will move from its current private ownership to a Trust, which will manage and control the shares indirectly on behalf of its 320+ employees
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Features and analysisSGF partners with GroceryAid to help provide support to industry
Through the partnership, those working in retail in Scotland will have access to access to support such as financial guidance and advice, online health and wellbeing support, counselling and the free helpline
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Features and analysisScotmid looks to grow community orchard scheme
Scotmid has launched an environmental and wellbeing initiative that aims to benefit almost 200 communities across Scotland
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Features and analysisJW Filshill appoints new regional development manager
The wholesaler has appointed Arwel Carter as its new regional development manager
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Features and analysisImpact of Welsh HFSS legislation discussed by cross-party group
The Welsh government has put forward proposals to introduce HFSS legislation
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Features and analysisWhy I invested £4,000 in my store’s security system
A retailer who won £4,000 in a Walkers and Bestway competition has upgraded his store’s security system
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Features and analysisSnappy Shopper raises seven-figure investment to grow platform
Highland Technology, Kelvin Capital and Scottish Enterprise have all invested more funds into the home delivery service
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Features and analysisFWD cash and carry crime campaign supported by Metropolitan Police
Relaunching the campaign, the FWD has published new leaflets and posters outlining simple actions retailers can take to keep their belongings safe
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Features and analysisParfetts Retailer Awards winners revealed
Parfetts has unveiled the winners of its annual Retailer Awards
