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Hovis says retailers can make dough by stocking up on the best-selling items in stores.

Hovis offers bread and breakfast tips

12 September 2023
National Curry Week gives c-store retailers the chance to boost sales through a variety of products.

Spice up sales for National Curry Week

11 September 2023
Rice is a versatile grain that consumers can use to create all sorts of dishes.

Make the most of National Rice Week

11 September 2023
Mackie's of Scotland managing director Stuart Common.

Ice cream sales boom for Mackie’s

8 September 2023
Richard Wishart, Fife Creamery transport manager and Mike Canning, warehouse manager, with just a few of the 43 AEDs.

Convenience in Brief | Fife Creamery, DRS and Yakult news

8 September 2023
The IQOS ILUMA will have a positive impact for convenience, reckons Philip Morris Limited.

Philip Morris launches IQOS ILUMA

7 September 2023
Tom Fender, development director at TWC.

Scots c-store retailers lead the way

7 September 2023
The Fed national president Muntazir Dipoti.

The Fed welcomes Ofgem energy bills action

6 September 2023
Allwyn will be taking over the running of The National Lottery on 1 February 2024.

Allwyn sets out online lottery tasks

6 September 2023
Jisp's new wholesale loyalty solution works just like the Scan & Save app.

Jisp unveils wholesale rewards platform

5 September 2023
Snappy Shopper and MHouse are working together for the benefit of retailers.

MHouse and Henderson Technology enhance their services

4 September 2023
There have been warnings over the dangers of over-exposure to glycerol found in slush-ice drinks.

Retailers ‘behave responsibly on slushie sales’

4 September 2023
As in previous years, the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 promises to be a night to remember.

Convenience in Brief | Scottish Grocer Awards, Post Office and Spar...

4 September 2023
The UWS trade show, with a James Bond-themed awards dinner, was a big success.

UWS trade show highlights industry Bonds

1 September 2023
Colourful-looking vapes appeal to kids, says the Trading Standards Scotland team.

Scottish youth vape sales shock

1 September 2023
Inflation may be dipping but consumer confidence is plummeting.

Consumer confidence falls ahead of Golden Quarter

31 August 2023
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