All articles by Jake Kennedy – Page 6
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Features and analysisThe House of Commons’ second read through of the Tobacco and Vapes bill passes
Contentious vote will move the UK one step closer to becoming smoke-free, Government says
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Features and analysisJames Bruce announced as new commercial director at Weetabix
Weetabix has announced James Bruce as its new commercial director and a member of its executive leadership team
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Features and analysisSpar’s Lancashire School Games gets a rebrand and Team GB Paralympian support
Fifty children attended the celebratory launch of the SPAR Lancashire School Games, rebranded for 2024-25
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Features and analysisHundreds of shop workers take part in free Retail Trust pre-Christmas training
Workers received free training from the charity Retail Trust to help protect against an expected rise in abusive incidents at Christmas
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Features and analysisTwo new management announcements at Scotmid
Scotmid has announced two significant additions to its management team, including retail
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Features and analysisGovernment must give every penny of vape licence scheme to enforcement agencies, says supplier
Funds generated from the government’s vape licencing scheme must help agencies tackle the ‘impending black market explosion,’ We Vape says
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Features and analysisPepsico to celebrate women in frontline manufacturing roles
The ‘She Is PepsiCo’ campaign spotlights women working in manufacturing at three UK PepsiCo sites
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Features and analysisScottish retailer relaunches two Avens stores and focuses on local produce
An independent retailer operating as part of the Nisa network recently celebrated the grand reopening of two stores
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Features and analysisWhat to expect from your insurers if your store is affected by Storm Bert
Your insurer will be able to advise on the best course of action and what to do first
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Features and analysisLincolnshire Co-op reveals positive trading year with sales up 6.1%
Community retailer Lincolnshire Co-op has had a positive year of trading, with growth of 6.1%, it reports
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Features and analysis1.5m illegal vapes seized by UK Trading Standards this year
Freedom of information (FOI) requests issued by vape retailers Totally Wicked shows a decrease in certain regions
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Features and analysisThree in five Brits expect food prices to rise because of family farm tax
Research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats reveals almost 60% of Brits expect food prices to rise budget’s family farm tax
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Features and analysisRespect Orders welcomed by Usdaw union as a key step to tackle retail crime epidemic
Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed proposed action from Home Secretary Yvette Cooper
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Features and analysisHeineken and more target young males in Christmas drink-driving campaign
Famous alcohol and pub brands, including Heineken and Fuller’s, have this week joined the government’s new Think! campaign
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Features and analysisVolumatic welcomes new FCA rules safeguarding access to cash
New rules from the Financial Conduct Authority safeguarding access to cash for businesses and consumers has been recognised by cash handling company, Volumatic
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Product NewsLactalis predicts cheese trends for 2025 and beyond
Supplier reports volume sales of branded cheese are now returning to growth
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Features and analysis‘Right to rent’ coming to UK high streets in bid to restore empty shops
From 2 December, local authorities in England will be able to hold rental auctions to let out vacant high street and town centre properties
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Product NewsEpicurium highlights key trends in the breakfast category
UK wholesaler Epicurium has unveiled new insights into the ever growing breakfast category
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Features and analysisACS needs your feedback on crime in stores
The Association of Convenience Stores has this week called on every retailer to fill in its annual Crime Survey
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Features and analysisBestway’s Profit Express train brings Christmas deals to B2B customers
Retailers can board Bestway’s Profit Express’ train giving access to its leading festive deals to drive shopper footfall