A record year of retail giving
SCOTTISH retailers gave more to good causes than ever before last year.
Growing water second to cola – Sales for sector soar
TAPS across the nation are in danger of rusting over as sales of bottled water continue to show recession-defying growth. Kantar Worldpanel figures, quoted...
Retailers at risk on youth sales
JUST over half of Scotland’s retailers are challenging young adult customers for ID when purchasing cigarettes, the latest report from the Responsible Tobacco Retailing...
Post Office payments
POST Office retailers are set to benefit from a 15% top-up of their variable renumeration this month
Skittles go ninja – Brand offers free download
SKITTLES is joining forces with David Cameron’s current favourite pastime, Fruit Ninja.
The sweets brand is offering a new smartphone game, available to download free...
New boss for NFRN
THERE is a new face at the top of the Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN).
Promos reduce paper money
PAPER products break down into three main sub-categories – toilet tissue, kitchen roll and facial tissue.
It’s probably fair to say that toilet tissue is...
MSPs pass new bill on single-use item charges
The Scottish Government has passed its Circular Economy Bill that will give local authorities the power to add extra charges on disposable single-use items.
Green exploration
JW Filshill has joined forces with Scottish Power to explore decarbonisation options for its vehicle fleet.
Imperial sticks to value
Smokers are seeking value from the gantry and Imperial Tobacco reckons retailers should make the most of this with an effective RYO range of options.
Demand for c-store deliveries
ONLINE grocery delivery now accounts for 7% of total c-store sales, according to the UK Wholesale Market Report.
JG Ross founder marks 90th birthday
Founder of Aberdeenshire bakery JG Ross, George Ross, is set to celebrate his 90th birthday with a special promotion across the firm's stores.
Creamery set to close
Dairy co-operative First Milk has announced plans to close Arran Creamery after it failed to find a buyer for the site .
Tributes paid to Ayrshire retailer George
COLLEAGUES and friends from Spar in the UK have paid tribute to George Smillie, who died peacefully at home on Monday, 9 January.
Eating Scottish
THERE are a few things that undeniably come in useful in Scotland, for residents and visitors alike. One of them is an umbrella.
Next month...
Spice up sales for National Curry Week
The forthcoming National Curry Week gives convenience store retailers the chance to boost sales through a variety of products.
