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• Disposables: Everything you need to know about the ever-popular disposables category to boost your sales – including the latest trends, innovations and market insights.

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• Stoptober: As the annual campaign encourages smokers to quit, we shed light on how vapes have emerged as a viable alternative – and how to capitalise on this in your store.

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Megan Humphrey, editor

LAST week, the Independent Achievers Academy held its Learning & Development Festival.

This year, retailers had the opportunity to attend masterclasses and focus groups in partnership with leading suppliers, covering all aspects of business development.

I presented JTI’s Future-Proofing Nicotine Alternatives, which delved into the growth of the category and advised retailers on how to spot an illegal vape.

The majority of retailers said they are fearful that the consistent negative media coverage of the category will affect sales, and called on the tobacco company to work with responsible retailers to enforce regulation to their shoppers to improve confidence in vaping.

Later on, I chaired Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I’s Improving Your Work-Life Balance session. It revealed that nearly half of retailers surveyed put their business ahead of their own health, and finding cover staff is the biggest barrier to them taking time off.

It led to an inspirational conversation among retailers who shared their personal experiences of mental health, and why it is a priority.

From both discussions, it was very clear that despite several knockbacks over the past few years, store owners remain inspired to improve their businesses, and it’s reassuring to see well-being being a consideration in that.

On the right, you can see a full breakdown of all the Category Stars, with full coverage of the event featured in the next issue of Retail Express.

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