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Items seized in East Bristol. Credit: Avon and Somerset Police

Thousands of cigarettes, vapes and tobacco seized in Bristol shops

Tens of thousands of cigarettes, stolen tobacco and other items have been seized from convenience stores following a multi-agency operation in East Bristol. Avon and Somerset Police officers, Bristol City Council’s Trading Standards officials, His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), and the Home Office were involved in a

Card Factory says Funky Pigeon acquisition is already boosting online growth

Card Factory has said its acquisition of Bristol-based Funky Pigeon is already strengthening its position in the fast-growing online greetings cards and gifts market. The Wakefield-headquartered retail group bought Funky Pigeon from WH Smith for £25.7m last August, making Card Factory the second largest online card and attached gift

Hammerson secures Sephora for first South-West store at Cabot Circus

Hammerson secures Sephora for first South-West store at Cabot Circus

Hammerson has agreed its second flagship letting to Sephora with a new opening at Cabot Circus as the global beauty brand targets South-West England for its UK expansion. The store will open in Spring 2026, providing customers with Sephora’s ‘world-famous beauty playground’, featuring its sought-after range of products and

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Nudie Jeans to open new Bristol repair shop on Park Street

Swedish denim brand Nudie Jeans is opening a new UK Repair Shop on Bristol’s Park Street, bringing its repair-led retail model to one of the city’s best-known shopping areas.

Artisan bakers serve up a sweet treat with new vegan doughnut

Artisan bakers serve up a sweet treat with new vegan doughnut

Doughnut makers Pipp & Co have launched a vegan doughnut to ensure plant-based food lovers don’t miss out on their delicious treats. The artisan bakery has added vegan mixed berry doughnuts to its range, in response to growing demand from customers looking for a plant-based alternative. With an estimated