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Responsible Retailing
Trading Standards to bolster street presence with new £10m boost
The additional funding would support the recruitment of an additional 80 apprentice enforcement officers
Responsible Retailer of the Year: Costcutter Epsom
Being a responsible retailer is at the heart of everything that happens at Costcutter Epsom
Government warned against under-estimating scale of illicit tobacco trade
The Institute of Economic Affair said the government’s estimates of the size of the illicit tobacco trade were ‘laughable’
80% of stores caught selling corrosives to minors in Gloucestershire undercover sting
The products sold included brick and patio cleaner, plughole unblocker and caustic soda drain unblocker
Scratchcard success: how to boost sales & engage new players
The National Lottery is gearing up for another exciting phase, with great opportunities on the horizon for retailers to maximise Scratchcard sales in the coming months. Find out how Allwyn, the operator of The National Lottery, is investing heavily in raising awareness and boosting player engagement.
New technology launched to address youth vaping
IKE Tech - an age and biometric verification platform - is calling on the government to pave the way for tech solutions that can effectively address the issue of youth vaping access
JTI test purchasing operation reveals scale of illicit tobacco and vape sales
Convenience Store participated in a JTI covert operation in Wolverhampton to determine the scale of the illicit tobacco and vape issue
Brits demand greater clarity on food labelling, study shows
The National Sanitation Foundation has been studying British approaches to food labelling
BAT research highlights call for harsher penalties for underage sales
The vape manufacturer polled 6,000 members of the public, with almost two-thirds of respondents feeling that the proposed £200 fine for underage sales was too low
Hundreds 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
Changes are coming to The National Lottery: explore how they will impact your store
Hear from Brett Langford, retail sales manager, Allwyn and Atul Sodha, owner, Londis Harefield, as they talk you through how changes to The National Lottery will impact your store.
Licensing 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
Julie Kaur on why ‘we should all be doing our little bit’ for our local communities
Local community hero raises over £1000 for Severn Hospice
Record levels of illicit tobacco purchased in the UK
83% of UK smokers have bought illicit tobacco, the highest level since the records began
Is the disposable vape ban extension enough time for retailers to prepare?
The government has confirmed that the proposed implementation of a ban on disposable vaping products will be delayed to 1 June 2025
Vape industry concern over disposable ban impact on smoking cessation
Smoking cessation and sustainability are key concerns for the vape industry as the new disposable ban date is announced
Government confirms 1 June for disposable vape ban
The Government confirmed the ban on disposable vaping products is delayed to 1 June
Two stores ordered to close again weeks after previous closure order expired
Stop N Shop store and Nida store on Winsover Road have been reissued with three-month closure orders
Over 25,000 vapes per month swept up on Aberdeenshire’s streets
Vapes are found within the drainage fittings on roads and highways
Vape licensing ‘crucial to preventing youth access and tackling illicit market’
A webinar hosted by the UKVIA discussed what is needed to prevent issues in the vape industry
