DRS uncertainty

SCOTTISH retailer Abdul Majid has won a legal battle against the deposit return scheme (DRS) administrator, Circularity Scotland Ltd, over “unjusti�iable” handling fees.

The move, by the owner of Baba’s Kitchen in Belshill,

LOCAL shops face thousands of pounds in lost vape sales after trade bodies ramp up pressure on the government to enforce stricter legislation.

In an inquiry into tackling a rise in vaping among children by the Health and Social Care Committee, illicit retailers were referenced as suppliers of the products to children in schools.

Proposals included the introduction of a £5 excise duty on disposable vapes, display restrictions and �ines of at least £10,000 for retailers caught selling to under-18s.

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Snappy EPoS deal

SNAPPY Shopper has partnered with EPoS company ITS, giving more than 1,400 retailers across the UK access to home delivery services.

The deal will give store owners real-time stock, pricing and sales updates when they use Snappy services. ITS managing director, Tanveer Mirza said of the move: “Providing retailers with data on their digital performance is an additional way for them to see their businesses grow.”