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Retail modern slavery risks include convenience stores, where vulnerable workers can face exploitation and poor employment conditions.

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illegal tobacco
A major seizure of illicit cigarettes in North Lanarkshire has sparked renewed calls for stronger powers to tackle illegal tobacco trading.
North Lanarkshire Council
Paynes

Paynes’ Just Brazils is making a comeback, returning to shelves for shoppers.

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FMCG Leaders

Flexible plastic packaging, including sachets, wrappers and pouches, is the fastest-growing type of plastic packaging worldwide

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vending machine

TOMRA has revealed a space-saving reverse vending machine for convenience retailers.

TOMRA
SPAR store

Tutbury’s restored Art Deco landmark has been given a new lease of life with the opening of a modern SPAR convenience store.

A.F. Blakemore
KETTLE Chips

KETTLE Chips will be the title partner for EuroHockey 2027.

KETTLE Chips
​Maynards Bassetts

Maynards Bassetts has brought its ‘The Juiciest Summer’ campaign to Blackpool.

Maynards Bassetts
electronic tags

Electronic tags are to be trialled in Croydon for prolific shoplifters as authorities tackle repeat offences.

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illicit traders

SGF has raised concerns that tighter vape display restrictions could increase illicit trading activity.

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convenience stores

Buyer demand for convenience stores is surging as retail deal activity picks up across the UK.

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Illegal Tobacco Sales

Bedford Trading Standards has closed two businesses over illegal tobacco supply and distribution.

Bedford Borough Council
illicit goods

A major enforcement crackdown in Southall has resulted in the seizure of more than 18 tonnes of illicit goods.

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Unilever food brands Colman's mustard and Marmite
A photograph taken on March 19, 2024 shows a jar of Colman's mustard and a jar of Marmite, brands that are part of the British consumer goods giant Unilever.
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Southern Co-op logo
Southern Co-op members backed proposals to merge with Co-op Group
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fruit and veg stall food inflation
A worker adjusts a price sign on Walworth Road in south London on July 22, 2026.
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