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Fairfields Farm

After 20 years producing field-to-pack crisps, Fairfields Farm is planning to double capacity, highlighting its ambitions for continued growth in the snacks market.

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HFSS Clusters

Alpen has announced new non-HFSS Clusters, bringing a new product development into focus for shoppers and retailers across the food sector.

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Bringing used water bottles to recycle at vending machines

European consumer groups in November 2023 accused the three companies of featuring deceptive greenwashing claims on bottled water products.

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man withdrawing cash from ATM machine

Cash traps can prevent money from dispensing, even though the customer’s account has been debited.

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An Aldi store under construction on Edison Bell Way in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.

Once a retailer is designated as Large Grocery Retailer, it cannot include any prohibited restrictions in new agreements to make it harder for rival supermarkets to open nearby.

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Illegal vapes
Illegal vapes seized during Operation Machinize 2
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convenience store

A South London convenience store retailer has faced a leafleting campaign described as racist, bringing questions about discrimination and community relations into focus.

Facebook/Liam Conlon for Beckenham & Penge
electronic tags
Prolific shoplifter fitted with GPS tag in Merseyside first
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stolen goods

The Met is stepping up action against retailers suspected of selling stolen goods, with the crackdown focused on tackling illegal activity in the retail sector.

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Retail Trust

Although retail worker wellbeing has stabilised, Retail Trust says some pressures remain, keeping employee welfare an important issue for the sector.

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ELFBAR UK

ELFBAR UK is calling for retail licensing to accompany new vape restrictions, arguing for a regulatory approach that also addresses how vaping products are sold.

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King’s Award

The King’s Award for Enterprise has been awarded to Sewell on the go’s parent company, recognising its achievements in business.

Patrick Sewell
Sarakan

Sarakan’s herbal oral care range is getting a packaging refresh, bringing an updated look to the brand’s products in the oral care category.

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vape eliquid plain pack
The government's consultation on new rules for vaping products includes introducing plain packaging.
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Tango

Tango has unveiled a £10,000 Hunger Games-themed competition for shoppers, linking its brand promotion with the well-known entertainment franchise.

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InPost parcel locker

InPost research examines the role of parcel lockers in delivery services, offering insights into their importance for consumers, retailers and logistics providers.

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vape device and liquids
The vape duty applies at a flat rate of 22p per ml and covers vaping liquids whether they contain nicotine or not.
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