Nisa raises one million
NISA donated more than £1 million to local charities last year through its Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity.
Sweet and low
HEALTH has become a major focus for many shoppers in recent years. As an indulgent treat, what role can chocolate play in this new health-focused landscape?
New directions: Harry Singh, Londis of Carstairs Junction
After finishing school aged 18, Harry Singh stepped into the back of his family’s Carstairs Junction store to pore over sales data. Now he’s...
Spar trialling deli counter
SYMBOL group Spar is trialling a new foodservice system, Daily Deli, complete with servery counter and could roll it out across the UK.
On trial...
Local role at Scotmid
SCOTMID has appointed a new local sourcing manager.
Thursday fun supports charities
Weetabix Food Company got its support of the FareShare UK and GroceryAid charities off to a flying start with its first ever Charity Month in April.
Express service – Vodka update
HOW do you give Britain’s biggest-selling vodka a boost? Earlier this year drinks giant Diageo ensured its massive brand Smirnoff stayed full of beans...
Trio of local heroes
STENHOUSEMUIR-based Day-Today retailers Jawad and Asiyah Javed and Dennis Williams of Premier Broadway in Oxgangs have been recognised at the Shop Local, Shop Little Heroes awards.
White Claw aims for healthy sales
Bosses for the hard seltzer White Claw believe retailers can capitalise on the demand from younger drinkers for lower-calorie options.
C-stores are a lifeline for UK
The annual Local Shop Report from the Association of Convenience Stores has highlighted the importance of c-stores amid turbulent conditions for retail .
A broad range brings people in
ONE format doesn’t fit all when it comes to butters and spreads, according to research conducted on behalf of Dairy Crest, which suggests the...
Big reasons to sign up to Premier league
Premier chiefs have set up their stall of benefits, highlighting how retailers under their symbol can support sales and drive up footfall.
Costcutter and P&H form £5bn buying group
Costcutter to take on Mace Stores and P&H to deliver to combined list as new deal signals major change in c-store industry
SYMBOL convenience store...
Circularity Scotland on the brink of collapse
DRS scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has confirmed it is on the brink of collapse after admitting it may not be able to pay staff this month.
Christmas Brits set for £19bn food bill
UK shoppers are expected to spend £19bn on food and drink this festive season, according to industry group IGD.
That would be a 3.9% increase...
Brands go potty for instant porridge
Ready-to-eat cereal is a staple in many households. But there’s a new kid on the block and it’s growing in the convenience market, offering...
