Praise for fast acting Ken Inglis
AN Asda colleague has been praised for quick thinking when a young customer fainted in store.
Wholesaler warns over rising PMPs
PRICE-MARKED packs have become hugely important to convenience stores but at least one major wholesaler reckons that new trends in manufacturers’ PMP pricing could...
Get a share of the binge
TV trend boost for snacks
CREATING excitement around big sporting and television events is key to increasing sales of items people pick up for a...
Scotland’s Top Brands: 40-50
Spotlight on the top Scottish food and drink brands of 2022 from 40-50.
Retailers Against Crime highlight scourge at seminar
Retailers Against Crime shared insights and intelligence with retailers in the Edinburgh area as part of a briefing to help crack down on crime.
Fee free cashback coming soon
RETAILERS could soon be able to offer free cash withdrawals to customers without any incurring any fees, following changes made to the Financial Services...
Playing it cool is not for fools
THERE are few greater pleasures than a cold drink on a hot day, and with the school holidays bringing consumers out of the house,...
Great year for Mrs Tilly’s
MRS Tilly’s has been celebrating another strong year, with the Scottish brand enjoying double-digit growth across the business.
Success for Mrs Tilly’s has been fuelled...
Food prices move up the worry list
One in three British consumers say they have no spare cash left after paying for essentials
RISING food prices are now the third biggest concern...
Lucozade unveils new major brand overhaul
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I has unified the Lucozade brand for the first time with its three sub-brands featuring a new TV campaign and pack design.
Minimum wage to jump 3.7%
THE national minimum wage for workers under 25 will reach its highest ever level in October, it has been announced.
Last month, the Westminster government...
EPOS provider MHouse is always evolving
EPOS provider MHouse says it is constantly developing its offering so that it is a great fit for convenience retailers. Meanwhile, Retail AI's new chief executive has been talking about the technology it can deliver for c-stores.
E-cigs ready for take-off? Firms in marketing drive
With decisions on product licensing announced the way is clear for brands to invest and develop for the long term
ELECTRONIC cigarettes have been around...
Tunnock’s treats stand the test of time
Stock up on a range of chocolate biscuits that remain easily recognisable – and are even more popular – such as the range from Tunnock's.
Divisions deepen over DRS plan
Leading retailer quits SGF over stance on scheme
ONE of Scotland’s most prominent convenience retailers has withdrawn from the Scottish Grocers Federation due to their...
Finsbury marks Universal renewal with new Wicked cake plans
Finsbury Food Group has renewed its partnership with Universal Studios, with plans in place to capitalise on the popularity of upcoming movies including Wicked.
