Booker’s FareShare record

Leading wholesaler Booker achieves a new milestone in its food redistribution work through deal with surplus food charity FareShare.
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High street is struggling

Food sales in Scotland continue to buck the trend as the rest of the retail sector suffers declining sales.

Crime surge revealed

The British Retail Consortium has reported a rise in retail crime figures to a rate higher than that of pre-pandemic times.

United depot to double in size

• Drinks to be added to Glasgow south side unit • Edinburgh depot planned for 2014 • Former Today’s chief joins board GLASGOW-based wholesaler United Wholesale (Scotland) is to double...
Exterior shot of a Co-op EG Group On The Move forecourt site.

Co-op and EG are On The Move in new forecourt sites

Co-op and the EG Group are set to open three new forecourt sites across Scotland as the convenience retail chain aims to build its franchise ambitions.
Imperial Brands say retailers need to cater to consumer demands to ensure the gantry remains profitable.

Cater to key trends in nicotine, says Imperial Brands

Key consumer trends will make all the difference in sales and Imperial Brands is out to ensure that all store owners know what this means for the nicotine section.
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Working to cut out food waste

COMPANY Shop Group is working with the Too Good To Go app to sell surplus food to vulnerable families in need.
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Will Tesco Express join c-store group?

Constitutional change would allow major multiples into ACS MULTIPLE grocers could soon be allowed membership of the Association of Convenience Stores, if a vote on...
Rockstar Freeze

WIN! New Rockstar Freeze

AG Barr is offering three retailers the chance to win eight cases of Rockstar Freeze, an exciting new variant which delivers an innovative cooling...

Sales grow but units slowing

C-stores will beat supermarkets while store expansion tails back CONVENIENCE store sales should see significantly more growth than supermarkets’ in the next five years but...

Health direction a voluntary road

May is shaping up to be an important month for the future of food policy and marketing guidelines. The Scottish Food and Drink Federation’s...
A JW FIlshill branded lorry sits in the wholesaler's depot with the Filshill 150 Years Logo.

Filshill commits to success for landmark 150th anniversary year

Scottish food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill is set to celebrate its 150th anniversary this year, complete with plans for tech innovations and support for charities.
PRA executive director Gordon Balmer.

PRA is on a journey with its members

The Petrol Retailers Association has highlighted some aspects of forecourt retailing that store owners should keep note of following its roadshow.

Local store helps kids to Soar

THE Day-Today store in Cathkin near Glasgow is at the heart of its local community. And that was recognised when it was highly commended...

Breakout bonus

CONFERENCE delegates attended four special breakout presentations – thee run by major suppliers Camelot, Imperial Tobacco, and Mars, and a special how-to presentation and...
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Raising a glass to malt whiskies

Lesley Ann Gray, strategic lead for Scotland at market research company Kantar - analyses the year for the leading Scottish alcohol brands.