ACS: Vape display ban could cost retailers £160m
The government’s own impact assessment estimated new gantries would cost each store £151.20
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EXCLUSIVE: Claw machine bringing c-stores in £1-2k monthly
The machines from Genda Europe contain official plush toy prizes from partnered Japanese brands popular with kids and young adults such as One Piece and Dragon Ball
Coffee-to-go supplier promising 50%+ margins with no upfronts
Barista Bar's commercial and development director Mark Stewart-Maunder recently spoke to Better Retailing
EXCLUSIVE: Retailers report delays and faults with Retail AI security system
Retail AI's products combine retail audio, digital content and AI-driven technology for shops and retail networks
AF Blakemore CEO Carol Welch steps down
Executive chairman Peter Blakemore will lead the wholesaler
DFS appoints Elizabeth McMeikan as chair designate
McMeikan has held senior non-executive roles across consumer, property and manufacturing businesses
BrewDog plans seven-figure field sales investment
The expanded operation is aimed to be in place in the short to medium term
Post Office finalising DVLA contract extension
The current contract was set to expire on 31 March 2027
HND Month launches with £10,000 in retailer prizes
The campaign includes a £200 daily prize draw, with one retailer selected each day in October
CMA considers sale of 15 Co-op convenience stores
Co-op Group completed its takeover of Southern Co-op in July, but the deal remains subject to CMA approval
What the high street can learn from betting’s digital migration
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Symbol and independent stores hold 12% grocery share
The figure is higher than some industry estimates and could affect how suppliers assess the channel