“Be nice” customers are told ahead of ShopKind Week
The Scottish Retail Consortium has enlisted the support of MSPs to mark the start of ShopKind Week (June 30th-July 6th), asking for shoppers to...
Stock up on food to go
Hot food to go specialist Aryzta Food Solutions said that offering freshly-baked products was a “simple, cost effective way” to attract new shoppers and increase basket spend
Investing in convenience stores ‘will pay off’
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co believes convenience retail remains a solid sector in which to invest – according to its Business Outlook 2024 report.
Certas Energy ties in with SGF
Certs Energy, the largest independent fuel and lubricant distributors in the UK, with more than 500 Gulf branded forecourts and serving 1,200 service stations,...
Quick time
Whether it’s for snacks or meals, consumers want their pasta pronto and their rice and noodles even faster.
SPEED appears to be increasingly important ...
JTI has a golden opportunity
JTI is giving five retailers the chance to win from a massive cash pot worth a quarter of a million pounds to celebrate the launch of its Mayfair Gold packs.
Amazon delivery in Aberdeen
MORRISONS has expanded its Amazon same-day delivery service to Aberdeen.
Canadian brand ready to expand
Freshii teams up with franchise whizz Anil Patil
ONE of the men credited with bringing Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks to the UK market looks set...
Last calls for producers
Producers are urged to sign up to Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme before its closing date.
Prepare for new pricing regime
MINIMUM Unit Pricing comes into force from next month and both government and industry have been gearing up for the change by launching online guides for retailers
PO and DHL are perfect package
The Post Office is partnering with DHL Express to provide customers with a click-and-collect service.
Tobacco NPD returns for the New Year
Imperial has announced plans to launch three enhancements to its JPS factory-made cigarette range
Where in the world? Commonwealth Games dates
The Queen’s Baton relay kicked off on a 288 day journey on 9 October 2013.
The journey will see the baton, carrying a special message...
Dangers of meter tampering laid out by CrimeStoppers
Independent charity organisation CrimeStoppers has warned retailers about the dangers of energy meter tampering after seeing a rise of the illegal act.
JET kicks off national prize draw
Forecourt operator JET has kicked off its biggest prize giveaway ever with its new Pump Up To 70 campaign, giving consumers the chance to win a car worth £26k.
Filshill turnover soars
TURNOVER at JW Filshill was up by nearly one quarter on the previous year, according to the Glasgow-based wholesaler’s latest set of financial results.
