All articles by Aidan Fortune – Page 7
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Features and analysisMPs warn against ban on flavoured vapes
MPs have cautioned against the ban on flavoured vapes, branded packaging and displays in stores
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Features and analysisRetail sector welcomes new crime measures
Announced by the Prime Minister, the measures include a plan to make assault on a shopworker a specific offence that carries sentences of up to six months
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Features and analysisMeasures to protect shopworkers from crime unveiled by Prime Minister
The Prime Minister hopes to send “a message” to those committing crimes against retailers
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Features and analysisGroceryAid School Essentials Grant returns for 2024
£1m of support will be provided through the grant
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Features and analysis'Balance is essential' for vape legislation
Elf Bar has warned that a ban on disposable vapes could lead to more illicit sales in the UK
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Features and analysisAllwyn begins roll-out of new National Lottery PPOS
National Lottery operator Allwyn has started rolling out permanent point of sale materials to retailers
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Features and analysisSGF research warns of the rising cost of employment
New research has warned that if the cost of employment continues to rise, many stores will no longer be viable as businesses
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Features and analysisEast of England Co-op to install Pricer digital shelf edge labels
The East of England Co-operative Society has signed an agreement with in-store digital shelf-edge solutions provider Pricer for a full-chain installation at its 120+ food stores
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Features and analysisIllicit trade warning issued over disposable vape ban
The ACS has warned that the illicit trade could see a boost of £645m if the disposable vape ban happens
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Features and analysisThe Convenience Awards 2024: What makes a winner?
The winners of the Convenience Awards 2024 have been revealed, find out what set them apart from the competition
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Features and analysisNew Store of the Year: Tout’s of Cleeve
Tout’s of Cleeve picked up the New Store/Refit of the Year category at the Convenience Awards 2024
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Features and analysisConvenience Retailer of the Year: Costcutter Triple ‘a’ Foodhall
Costcutter Triple ‘a’ Foodhall was crowned Convenience Retailer of the Year and Large Convenience Store of the Year
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Features and analysisEast of England Co-op partners with Osprey to grow EV network
Rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging provider Osprey Charging has entered into partnership with East of England Co-op
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Features and analysisRetailers face on-the-spot fines for underage sales under new Tobacco and Vape Bill
The new bill is part of the Prime Minister’s commitment to “create a smokefree generation”
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Features and analysisParfetts reports growth in turnover and profit
Parfetts attributed the growth to focusing on increasing customers’ profits through developments in its retail offering, extensive relevant product ranges, including the Go Local own label, and more frequent promotions
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Features and analysisPCCs highlight work being done to tackle retail crime
Tackling Business & Retail Crime In Focus contains 19 different case studies, outlining what steps it is taking to curb crimes against retailers
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Features and analysisViolence against retail staff soars
Almost one in five (18%) retail staff suffered a violent attack in 2023, according to Usdaw research, up from 8% in 2022
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Features and analysisClosure order issued against store selling illicit tobacco
A store in Middlesbrough has been closed down over the sale of illegal tobacco following a joint operation by Middlesbrough Trading Standards and HMRC
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Features and analysisGovernment’s vape ban plans come under fire
The government’s plans for the ban on disposable vapes have been heavily criticised by the retail industry
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Features and analysisFilshill changes sales and development team with new appointments
JW Filshill has restructured its sales and development team with the internal promotions of Shirley Ruane and Elaine Feeney to the newly created positions of sales managers