Tony Corbin

London

Digital Editor at Independent Retail News

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Articles

Preston shop gets sales ban and staff fines for underage vape sales

1 day ago | talkingretail.com | Tony Corbin

Lancaster Magistrates’ Court made the Restricted Premises Order following an application to the court by Lancashire County Council’s Trading Standards service. The premises was operated until recently by a company known as Sweet Shop 136 Ltd., trading under the name of PR1 Euro Mini Market. The Order follows that company’s conviction in January 2025 for six offences of selling vapes to under-18s during Trading Standards’ test purchasing exercises.
Snappy Shopper partners with Purpl to offer disability discount

1 day ago | talkingretail.com | Tony Corbin

Through the collaboration, eligible Purpl members will receive a 25% discount on their first online grocery order via Snappy Shopper, available through the app and website. The offer includes same-day delivery (within 30–60 minutes) or click and collect at selected local retailers. Additionally, all Purpl users will benefit from three months of free delivery during the trial period.
Retailers see April sales rise but brace themselves for new costs

1 day ago | talkingretail.com | Tony Corbin

in Industry News UK total retail sales increased by 7% year on year in April, against a decline of 4% in April 2024, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. This was above the 3-month average growth of 2.9% and above the 12-month average growth of 1.4%.
PayPoint partners with Roblox to expand digital gaming voucher offering

1 day ago | talkingretail.com | Tony Corbin

Roblox invites its community to explore, create and share endless unique experiences. The company’s vision is to reimagine the way people come together– in a world that’s safe, civil, and optimistic. The partnerships will see retailers across the PayPoint network now offering customers the option to purchase Roblox digital gift code vouchers from over 30,000 stores.
Independent retailers in Scotland welcome delay to 'latte levy'

1 day ago | talkingretail.com | Tony Corbin

The Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) had warned that adding a charge of at least 25p to every disposable drinks cup, regardless of the material used, would be bad for business and would not achieve the government’s aims of cutting cup waste. When the move was first proposed, the Fed’s national president Mo Razzaq, who runs Premier Mo’s in Blantyre, said the move would give retailers no incentive to use cups made from recycled materials.
Mini profile: Glasgow retailer invests in store transformation

1 day ago | talkingretail.com | Tony Corbin

Store owner Raheem Ali Razaq has invested significantly in a full refit that includes a redesigned store layout, enhanced product range, and modernised in-store branding. Key improvements include striking new internal graphics, a 3D fascia, and bold window vinyls. A major part of the revamp is the increased presence of Co-op own brand products throughout the store.
Illegal vapes and tobacco clampdown leads to Bristol c-store closure

2 days ago | talkingretail.com | Tony Corbin

The Closure Order follows a large number of complaints being received and investigations undertaken into the activities at the premises, which were found to be contributing to anti-social behaviour in the area. The Closure Order was granted by Bath Magistrates Court after Trading Standards presented compelling evidence of criminal behaviour and nuisance and/or disorder that was associated with the premises, in particular the sales of illegal vapes and tobacco.
Shoppers believe loyalty cards benefit supermarkets more than customers, poll shows

2 days ago | talkingretail.com | Tony Corbin

Almost three in four (73%) believe supermarkets raise product prices to make loyalty card discounts appear more attractive. The new research from Ipsos in the UK reveals surprising insights into British shoppers’ usage and perceptions of supermarket loyalty cards. While 95% of Britons aged 16-75 possess at least one supermarket loyalty card, nearly 4 in 5 (79%) use multiple cards, suggesting that true loyalty to a single supermarket is rare.
InPost launches next-day locker delivery in partnership with ASOS

2 days ago | talkingretail.com | Tony Corbin

The service, available exclusively to ASOS customers, marks a major step forward for out-of-home (OOH) delivery in the UK, offering next-day collection from InPost’s extensive network of lockers and parcel shops for the first time. Shoppers will be able to select InPost Lockers at checkout as their primary OOH delivery option. The service is available to all ASOS customers, with the added bonus of being free of charge for ASOS Premier customers.
SGF advises retailers how to stay on the right side of law ahead of disposable vape ban

2 days ago | talkingretail.com | Tony Corbin

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) is helping its members – covering more than 5,000 convenience stores – to ensure they stay on the right side of the law. Single-use vapes – including those which are non-refillable and non-rechargable – will be banned from 1 June, with the Scottish government bringing in the new law in-line with the rest of the United Kingdom.