Monthly Archives: January 2020
Energy cost concern
Energy costs are the third biggest concern for retailers, behind only the wholesale cost of goods and business rates
Toolkit helps retailers to fight charges
Scottish retailers are being urged to campaign to councils to reduce parking charges.
KeyStore backs health trial
The Healthy Living Programme has joined forces with KeyStore for the launch of a new scheme aimed at encouraging children to make healthier choices.
New deal for postmasters
Late last year the Post Office announced changes to postmaster commission, so what does it mean for c-store retailers?
Sales slow for crucial period
Grocery sales in the UK were “unexpectedly slow” while approaching the peak of the ‘golden quarter’ of festive trading.
Retailers give something back
KEYSTORE retailers spread some festive goodwill over the Christmas period with food bank dumpbins
Far more than meets the eye
Bottled water has a lot to offer retailers
Pie deal for master chef
Scotland’s National Chef and winner of BBC One cooking programme MasterChef the Professionals has joined forced with Bells Food Group.
Health and hydration
It was one of the biggest trends of 2019, and the popularity of health-promoting products is likely to grow even more as we enter the 2020s.
Sober brand in Scotmid
Port Glasgow-based small-batch soda manufacturer The Start-Up Drinks Lab has been celebrating after securing a multi-store listing in Scotmid.
Changing course or sticking together
January is a good time to reassess symbols and see what’s out there for convenience retailers
VR tour of Nisa store
Nisa has launched a virtual reality tool which lets retailers explore the Evolution store
All go for the buffalo
A Fife farmer is one step closer to creating Scotland’s first-ever buffalo mozzarella, following a successful crowdfunding campaign.
Not too deer for UK wholesalers
Major expansion for Dundee-based supplier
Excelling in rural retail
Running a store in a small village isn’t easy, but Spar Tarves shines
Recruitment is up at Nisa
Nisa recruited over 500 stores in 2019, with the symbol highlighting its Co-op own-brand offer as a key component in its success.
