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We bring you industry & product news and analysis from the #convenience and independent #grocery #retail sectors.

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Retailers encouraged by @BATplc to respond to tobacco and vape consultation as deadline approaches ow.ly/nvrU50ZQAoA #TobaccoRetailers #VapeConsultation #VapeRegulations

Retailers encouraged to respond to tobacco and vape consultation as deadline approaches

The UK government's 'Tobacco and vapes: packaging, appearance and display' consultation will close on 2 October. BAT's UK & Ireland commercial

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AI-powered platform unveiled for @SnappyShopperUK retailers ow.ly/wXWA50ZOMbT #SnappyShopper #RetailTech #AIPlatform #ConvenienceRetail
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Chancellor must act to stem rising inflation, says @the_brc ow.ly/33NK50ZOmGx #InflationControl #ChancellorAction #ConvenienceStores

Chancellor must act to stem rising inflation, says BRC

The latest CPI inflation figures show headline inflation rose to 2.9%, up by 31% in the 12 months to August, and food inflation remained unchanged at

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Independent owner-operators remain dominant buyers of convenience stores, @ChristieCo data shows ow.ly/evev50ZOmkk #ConvenienceStores #OwnerOperators #IndependentOwners
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Scotland store bosses reveal crime concerns as vaping display consultation continues talkingretail.com/featured/s… @ScotGrocersFed #VapeDisplay #CrimePrevention #RetailNews #ConvenienceStores

Scotland store bosses reveal crime concerns as vaping display consultation continues

Convenience store bosses in Scotland fear that forcing vaping products behind shutters could further fuel illicit trade. A consultation into how products

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The September 2026 Digital Edition of Independent Retail News is available! Catch up on the latest developments affecting independent retailers, with industry news, expert insight and practical advice. Read here: digital.talkingretail.com/pl…
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Packed lunch revival boosts demand for meal prep staples, @Ocado data shows ow.ly/Pkkx50ZNo1m #PackedLunch #ConvenienceRetail

Packed lunch revival boosts demand for meal prep staples, data shows

Office professionals are sparking a major packed lunch revival. Driven by rising costs, workers across the country are swapping store-bought lunches for

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Illegal tobacco found in almost two thirds of tested independent stores in Coventry ow.ly/MSkk50ZNnHm @UKJTI #IllegalTobacco #StopIllegalTrade #ConvenienceRetail

Illegal tobacco found in almost two thirds of tested independent stores in Coventry

The latest test purchasing operation commissioned by JTI UK found that almost two thirds (64%) of independent Coventry shops visited selling tobacco, sold

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Cadbury Delights and @Oreo team up for low calorie treat launch ow.ly/yCHA50ZLYCj #CadburyDelights #OreoTreats #LowCalorieSnacks @CadburyUK
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Minister and convenience sector representatives meet to oppose illegal trade in Scotland ow.ly/k00E50ZLY3Y #IllegalTrade #ConvenienceSector @ScotGrocersFed

Minister and convenience sector representatives meet to oppose illegal trade in Scotland

Minister for victims and community safety, Kirsten Oswald MSP, hosted leading representatives of the Scottish convenience sector in the Scottish

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Local Shops take Cost of Trading campaign to Parliament during @ACS_LocalShops event ow.ly/aSMF50ZLXTq #LocalShops #Parliament

Local Shops take Cost of Trading campaign to Parliament during ACS event

Convenience store retailers from across the country gathered with suppliers, wholesalers, symbol group bosses and more at the Association of Convenience

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Retail industry urges home secretary to enact Protection of Workers’ law @UsdawUnion @the_brc @ACS_LocalShops @retail_trust @BusinessCrimeUK ow.ly/uCXl50ZLu3B #RetailWorkers #ProtectWorkers #ConvenienceRetail
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Cigarettes and tobacco are most commonly investigated counterfeit products, according to The Intellectual Property Office’s (@The_IPO) latest Trading Standards Survey ow.ly/1SGr50ZKIyk #ProductSafety #ConsumerProtection #ConvenienceRetail
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Chief Executive Ed Woodall was on LBC News this morning discussing the latest figures from the 2026 Local Shop Report and the pressure local shops are under. 👇 Tune in below 👇
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Tax and inflation outpacing investment and sales, @ACS_LocalShops Report shows ow.ly/kPO850ZKnFY #ConvenienceRetail #LocalShops #BusinesRates #NationalInsurance
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Exchange for change launches monthly pulse check of retailer readiness for DRS ow.ly/4MkL50ZKnCT #DepositReturnScheme #ConvenienceRetail

Exchange for Change launches monthly pulse check of retailer readiness for DRS

Exchange for Change, the industry-led organisation delivering the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) across the UK, is inviting retailers to take part in a

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Digital proof of age adoption must be cross-compatible, says @ACS_LocalShops talkingretail.com/news/indus… #DigitalProofOfAge #AgeVerification #ConvenienceRetail

Digital proof of age adoption must be cross-compatible, says ACS

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called on the government to ensure that digital proof of age schemes are interoperable, meaning key

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Nestlé Confectionery has unveiled its Christmas 2026 range, bringing together favourites and new launches. ow.ly/maLZ50ZHGp8 @NestleUKI # #NestleConfectionery #Christmas2026

Nestlé Confectionery reveals 2026 Christmas lineup

Nestlé Confectionery has unveiled its Christmas 2026 range, bringing together favourites and new launches. Leading the range this year is an expansion of

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Shoppers look to local stores for safer parcel collection and returns ow.ly/YqYA50ZHG5E #ParcelPickup #ConvenienceStores @CollectPlus
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Scottish government price cap could decimate c-stores, warns @ScotGrocersFed ow.ly/uLH550ZHFYs #ScottishGovernment #PriceCap #ConvenienceRetail
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