David Shrimpton is an editor for Independent Retail News, focusing on national news in the United Kingdom. With a keen interest in the retail industry, David covers a wide range of topics including new regulations, consumer spending trends, industry developments, and profiles of local retailers.
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By: David Shrimpton
Imperial Brands has unveiled a new pouch size for its best-selling premium Golden Virginia Original hand-rolling tobacco. As well as the established 30g
With the new UK government having committed to pushing through with Rishi Sunak's plan for a “generational” smoking ban, the country is moving closer and closer towards kicking the habit completely.
By: David Shrimpton
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched an extended version of its Selling Vapes Responsibly guide to support retailers with the gradual move away from disposable vapes ahead of a ban on the products from 1 June 2025.
When it comes to sales of tobacco and vapes, you might think demand remains pretty much the same throughout the year. In fact, the category is subject to
Print 29th November 2024 Waitrose is planning a renewed push into the convenience market after opening its first store in six years in Hampton Hill, south-west London.
Print 10th December 2024 Premium Italian sparkling drinks brand Sanpellegrino has redesigned its cans range for the UK.
Responding to a question at today's Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, he said: “I have spoken to many who work in our shops who are very concerned about shoplifting.
Food prices are likely to rise by as much as 4.9% in 2025, adding up to a combined increase of 40% over the past five years, according to the IGD industry
A shop theft epidemic, a punishing UK budget, energy costs on the march again. Quite understandably, there’s a lot of doom and gloom around the
Just as there is sometimes a danger that a country can talk itself into a recession, there’s a danger in the independent convenience sector at the moment
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