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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
The Fed national vice-president Mo Razzaq.

Concern over alcohol duty rate changes

30 August 2023
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Call for shop crime statistics transparency

30 August 2023

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30 August 2023
Kepak reckons its Rustlers brand can provide students with the meal-deal value they will be seeking.

Tips for driving up sales to university students

22 August 2023
Spar reckons its new raspberry-flavoured vodka could become a big seller.

Spar’s fruity addition to own-brand vodka

21 August 2023
Fodilicious founder Lauren Leisk has shouted out the brand's revamped Cookie Buttons.

Scottish firms’ new sweet offerings

21 August 2023
Greek inspirations: Yiayia gin has been made using botanicals sourced from Crete.

Two masterclasses in creating gin

18 August 2023
Matt Collins, trading director at KP Snacks, has Rugby World Cup advice for c-store retailers.

KP urges retailers to seek snacks to sales conversion

18 August 2023
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