Retail sales ‘in a funk’
Scottish retail sales are still well down on pre-pandemic performance, according to the latest figures produced by KPMG for the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
Tesco bans all plastic ring packs
Tesco has pledged to scrap all soft plastic rings and shrink wrap packaging from its beer and cider range.
Store visits on the rise
The number of trips to brick and mortar stores has increased for the first time in a year, according to the latest figures from data analysts Kantar and Nielsen IQ.
FDF’s net zero goal
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has made a commitment on behalf of its members, to hit net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Helping firms to cut carbon
Scotland’s larder is second to none and the Highlands and Islands are home to world renowned food and drink producers whose exports are sought across the globe.
Rising demand for cash
Cash machines have seen a hike in withdrawal activity over the past few weeks, according to new data from LINK.
Morrisons ups loyalty
Morrisons has announced an overhaul of its loyalty scheme.
New Unitas guides
Energy drinks and hard seltzers are the focus of Unitas Wholesale’s latest Plan for Profit category guides, the wholesaler has revealed.
Dates set for virtual event
Nisa has announced the dates for its annual trade show which will be held virtually for the second consecutive year.
Cornerstone of community
Fewer than one in ten consumers cited fuel as their main reason for visiting a forecourt during the pandemic, according to new data from Lumina Intelligence.
Gulf lends a hand
Grassroots organisations and local charities across the UK have received donations from customers and staff who are members of Oomph, the loyalty scheme from Gulf.
Spending big
Just across the border in Berwick Upon Tweed, a new Costcutter store has opened following a £120,000 refurbishment.
Wellbank store has Spar refit
Wellbank retailers Mariam and Samar Hayat have joined Spar Scotland.
Spar enters extra time
Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang has extended its partnership with the Scottish FA
Wholesaler awards return
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has announced its industry programme The Achievers Awards will return for a face-to-face event next year
Big plastic promise
HIGHLAND Spring has committed to packaging its entire range in 100% rPET by 2025.
