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How the Tobacco and Vapes Bill could affect UK retailers

The government’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill is under scrutiny in the House of Lords, where peers are weighing a generational tobacco sales ban and tougher UK vaping laws.

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UK retailers call for “fairer business rates” as key budget looms

Retailers across the UK are urging business rates reform in the 2025 Autumn Budget, saying rising costs and weak consumer confidence are weighing on the sector.

Kering plans investment unit to ease reliance on Gucci 

The proposed unit would receive long-term funding to acquire minority or majority stakes in emerging companies.  

M&S widens search for larger sites to accelerate food store growth 

The retailer is focusing a new standard store size of around 18,000ft².  

Co-op commits £70m to expand UK apprenticeship scheme 

Since launching its Levy Share model in 2021, Co-op has channelled £40m into training.

Thanksgiving weekend: US retailers expect biggest shopper surge on record

US retailers are set for the largest Thanksgiving weekend ever, with nearly 187 million shoppers expected in store or online.

Grocers need scaleable instore tech to preserve value and engage shoppers

Grocers must ensure transparency and highlight the clear customer benefits of tech, such as fewer pricing errors and faster, predictable promotions.

Bath & Body Works posts softer Q3, cuts outlook and revamps strategy 

Bath & Body Works expects Q4 2025 net sales to decline in the high single-digit range against its $2.78bn in Q4 2024. 

Miniso lifts quarterly revenue 28% as store network surpasses 8,000 outlets 

The performance exceeded the upper end of the company’s earlier guidance range.