HeyJaredDavid Harris
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- Sep 27, 2026
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Vapers in the dark over price hikes as vape tax hits (opens the original)
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By David Harris in Industry News 28th September 2026 Most vapers are unaware that the cost of their vaping products is set to rise sharply when the government’s new vape products duty comes into force this week, says new research from the UK’s Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA). A survey of almost 3,500 adults who vape to quit or stay off cigarettes found that more than half had no idea the new duty was being introduced, while almost 60% did not know it would also apply to nicotine-free product
Co-op extends deal with Scottish convenience group (opens the original)
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By David Harris in Featured, Industry News 25th September 2026 Co-op Wholesale has signed a five-year contract extension with Scottish independent convenience operator Pro Gro Supermarkets. The deal covers all Pro Gro’s 12 Nisa stores across Scotland. Under the extended contract, Pro Gro Supermarkets will continue to have access to Co-op’s own-brand ranges across categories including beer, wine and spirits, food-to-go, snacks and treats, and food for tonight. Jay Javid, managing director at Pro
Prolific Sussex shoplifter tagged to curb offending (opens the original)
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By David Harris in Featured, Industry News 25th September 2026 A prolific shoplifter has become the first offender in West Sussex to be fitted with an electronic tag to prevent further offending. Daryl Hunt, aged 30, has also been banned from entering all Co-op stores in West Sussex. It follows his latest crime spree, where he admitted 13 shoplifting offences at Co-op stores in Worthing. Hunt, of no fixed address, appeared before Worthing Magistrates’ Court last week. It followed the offences wh
Go big and stay home | In focus: Big night in (opens the original)
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By David Harris in Category Management 17th September 2026 The big night in is not a new phenomenon – but it has become more important, and it is evolving. During the Covid epidemic, it was a necessity, and since then it has developed in various forms, many of which offer important opportunities for convenience stores. By general consensus, a key factor in the growth of the big night in is rising prices. The cost of going out has gone up and many people are looking for cheaper alternatives to re
Spooky Saturday | In focus: Halloween (opens the original)
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By David Harris in Category Management 11th September 2026 Halloween is always good for business, but Halloween on a Saturday is best of all. Suppliers are urging convenience stores to be aware of the weekend’s opportunity for increasing sales, with families more able to extend the Halloween celebration because it is outside the standard working week. Scott Bell, marketing director at SHS Drinks, says: “With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, the occasion has even greater potential to st
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