One In Three Western Consumers Buy Products Discovered On Social Platforms - NIQ
Nearly one in three consumers in the West purchase products first discovered on social platforms, new research from NIQ revealed.
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Healthier options the key to attracting young people into stores, research shows
The study involved the University of Southampton, Sustain and City St George's, University of London
Retailers offered £2,000 cash incentive to join Morrisons Daily
The incentive was announced at Morrisons’ annual franchise conference, where it confirmed plans to open hundreds more franchise stores
Vape retailers urged to prepare for Vaping Products Duty
From October 2026, all vaping products sold in the UK must carry a duty stamp, with the rate being £2.20 per 10ml of vaping liquid
Aw-Shucks – Meny Reports 44% Rise In Oyster Sales As Younger Norwegians Drive Demand
Norwegian retailer Meny has reported a 44% year-on-year increase in oyster sales, with younger people emerging as a consumer group.
Fed raises retailer cost concerns with MP
Issues discussed included higher National Insurance contributions and rising operating costs
ACS urges Wales to remove glass from deposit return scheme
The trade body warns retailers could be forced to invest in more expensive "soft drop" RVMs or deal if Wales' DRS includes glass
More than 50 Post Office branches to shut due to Morrisons Daily closures
Most of these store closures are scheduled to take place by mid-August
Government response to small business plan criticised
The government accepted six of the 36 recommendations in the Business and Trade Committee’s report
Illegal tobacco found in one in four Liverpool shops
The operation involved 72 independent tobacco shops and was carried out on 30 January and 3 February 2026
Powerball to hit stores on 21 July with £1bn jackpots
Retailers will earn 5% commission on every line sold
Jempsons reveals plans to grow own-label range
Managing director Stephen Jempson spoke to Better Retailing