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NewsCTSI issues warning after dangerous fake Labubu dolls flood UK market
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute has issued an urgent warning about counterfeit Labubu dolls being sold in UK shops and online
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NewsPriyesh Vekaria criticises police and fire service’s due diligence after ‘heavy-handed raid’
Priyesh Vekaria has criticised the police and fire service’s due diligence following a “heavy-handed raid” at his store, prompted by an anonymous tip-off
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NewsRetailer jailed for 22 months was 'caught red handed' for illegal cigarette sales
Jutyar Jelal Salah has been jailed for 22 months after possessing more than 77,000 illegal cigarettes and 16kg of hand rolling tobacco
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NewsChoking hazard warning issued after loose parts found on fake Labubu dolls
Fake Labubu dolls have been labelled as “potentially dangerous” by Trading Standards due to safety concerns associated with loose parts that may pose a choking hazard to children
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NewsRetailer jailed over selling counterfeit and illegal cigarettes to children
A Trading Standards investigation was sparked by concerns relayed by a tobacco brand representative
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NewsEaling convenience store sees licence revoked after selling beer to a child
An Ealing convenience store has had its licence revoked after a selling alcohol to a child
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Features and analysis52% of managers in retail blame admin for labour productivity paralysis
Retail managers are struggling to find sufficient time to coach and develop their team, new report reveals
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Features and analysisNumber of illicit cigarettes, tobacco and vape seized in Hull doubles
More than 2.4m counterfeit cigarettes, tobacco and vapes were seized by Hull City Council’s Public Protection Team during 2024
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Features and analysisTrading Standards to bolster street presence with new £10m boost
The additional funding would support the recruitment of an additional 80 apprentice enforcement officers
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Features and analysisResponsible Retailer of the Year: Costcutter Epsom
Being a responsible retailer is at the heart of everything that happens at Costcutter Epsom
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Features and analysisGovernment warned against under-estimating scale of illicit tobacco trade
The Institute of Economic Affair said the government’s estimates of the size of the illicit tobacco trade were ‘laughable’
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Features and analysis80% of stores caught selling corrosives to minors in Gloucestershire undercover sting
The products sold included brick and patio cleaner, plughole unblocker and caustic soda drain unblocker
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Promotional VideoScratchcard success: how to boost sales & engage new players
The National Lottery is gearing up for another exciting phase, with great opportunities on the horizon for retailers to maximise Scratchcard sales in the coming months. Find out how Allwyn, the operator of The National Lottery, is investing heavily in raising awareness and boosting player engagement.
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Features and analysisNew technology launched to address youth vaping
IKE Tech - an age and biometric verification platform - is calling on the government to pave the way for tech solutions that can effectively address the issue of youth vaping access
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Features and analysisJTI test purchasing operation reveals scale of illicit tobacco and vape sales
Convenience Store participated in a JTI covert operation in Wolverhampton to determine the scale of the illicit tobacco and vape issue
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Features and analysisBrits demand greater clarity on food labelling, study shows
The National Sanitation Foundation has been studying British approaches to food labelling
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Features and analysisBAT research highlights call for harsher penalties for underage sales
The vape manufacturer polled 6,000 members of the public, with almost two-thirds of respondents feeling that the proposed £200 fine for underage sales was too low
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Features and analysisHundreds of shop workers take part in free Retail Trust pre-Christmas training
Workers received free training from the charity Retail Trust to help protect against an expected rise in abusive incidents at Christmas
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Promotional VideoChanges are coming to The National Lottery: explore how they will impact your store
Hear from Brett Langford, retail sales manager, Allwyn and Atul Sodha, owner, Londis Harefield, as they talk you through how changes to The National Lottery will impact your store.
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Features and analysisLicensing scheme to be introduced to sell tobacco, vape and nicotine products
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will be introduced to Parliament as part of plans to create a ‘smoke-free’ generation