Nisa lands its new chief

RETAILER-OWNED wholesaler and symbol group Nisa has a new chief executive officer. Nick Read, who was group customer service director with travel firm Thomas Cook,...

Still on the rise

IT’S a good time to be a gin maker – or a gin drinker – in Scotland. The juniper and aromatics flavoured spirit has...
Esso garage

Esso added to MFG network

MOTOR Fuel Group (MFG), the UK’s second largest independent forecourt operator, is adding the Esso brand onto its network.
Kathryn Neil

Have your say on obesity strategy

Healthy Living programme director Kathryn Neil has been urging retailers to make sure they have their say on new regulations aimed at tackling obesity

Brownlies best of Best-one

RETAILERS from South Lanarkshire and Stirling were among the stars at Bestway and Batley’s Retail Development Awards 2015. Donna and Bruce Morgan, of Best-one Brownlies...

Retail app gets social support

Retail app provider Jisp has teamed up with social media manager Maybe* to help its retail customers make better use of online opportunities

Time to get refreshed

REMEMBER, licence holders in Scotland who gained their licence in the transition period between the old and current licensing rules are in danger of...
A group of people stand at the entrance to Spar Market Ladybank whilst cutting a ribbon with a novelty pair of scissors.

Spar Market Ladybank opens its doors following major investment

Symbol group Spar Scotland has unveiled its latest company-owned store as the new Spar Market Ladybank location has opened its doors.

Co-op could ditch farms and pharmacy

THE Co-operative Group has announced plans to sell its farming business and, potentially, its pharmacy operations. The group said: “As part of the wider strategic...

Buttering up bakers – butter and spreadables

HOME baking, cooking from scratch and a trend towards natural, additive-free foods is fuelling the return of block butter and spreadables. “More consumers are...
John Swinney, first minister of Scotland, stands at a white podium in Bute House during a press conference.

ScotGov sets out pledge to stamp out retail crime

The Scottish Government has announced further support towards stamping out retail crime in Scotland as part of its Programme for Government.

Two way radio: Keep your security staff talking

Scotland’s supermarkets are a magnet for criminals, making security a top priority across the sector

Spar trials H&B

HEALTH foods, vitamins and protein powders could be heading into the convenience channel if a new trial by Spar leads to a wider roll-out. The...

Buckfast launches new BBQ sauce

SCOTTISH off-trade favourite Buckfast is branching out. The English tonic wine, which has long been a top seller in convenience stores across the country, is...

Pull no punches on violent conduct

Jobs can bring stress but physical violence is not acceptable workplace behaviour, says  Jo Bostock, business adviser at the Forum of Private Business. AS an...
Man with gum at work

Banking on bottles

Bottle formats seeing increasing success for gum, say producers