Fuel pumps at a Jet branded forecourt garage with a Spar branded sign in the background warning of no exit.

UK inflation rate continues downwards trend

Overall inflation in the UK has continued to fall downwards according to new data from the Office for National Statistics, with a drop in fuel costs pushing this along.

Heroes there for community

Despite the challenges of operating through the Covid pandemic, Spar managing director, Louise Hoste, said stores were consistently there for customers
A product shot of Starbucks Skinny Latte Chilled Coffee is next to Adam Hacking, head of beverages at Arla Foods.

Starbucks brings a chilled offer in the morning

Ensure customers don't miss out on their favourite brands because of financial pressures by offering an in-store solution from Starbucks.
The impressive main run of chillers at the Vertex-refitted Shalamar Premier store in Paisley. As part of what was a major project, new chillers for soft drinks, dairy, chilled food and fresh produce were installed. The shop also has a five-door freezer run as well as extensive open-deck chillers in the alcohol area.

The bigger chills

Planning your refrigeration properly, having the best chillers and freezers, and maintaining your system well can slash energy costs and transform the look of...

June food sales shine

Value edges up despite continuing price deflation AFTER months of near relentless decline the value of sales of food in Scotland increased in June compared...

Booker posts 3.5% increase

THE Booker cash & carry group had a good second quarter, posting a 3.5% increase in like-for-like sales. Non-tobacco sales were up by 6.9%,...
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A nation’s future – it’s time to decide

SCOTLAND’S people decide this month whether to become citizens of an independent nation state or remain part of the United Kingdom. In the last...

Companies lose plain packs battle

The Court of Appeal has dismissed a case brought by some of Britain’s largest tobacco companies over the Westminster Government’s plain packaging rules. In its...
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World leading – Beer on the up

Lager edges up – but it’s all thanks to brews from across the globe says international bottled beers giant PREMIUM lager sales are up marginally...

A wheely good deed for charity

THIRTY-SEVEN brave industry professionals have cycled 358km down the length of Wales to raise money for Grocery Aid. Bosses from firms including Bestway and Booker...

Praise for local hero

A KIRKCALDY supermarket worker has been praised at the Scottish Parliament for her outstanding efforts in the community.

P&H agrees new refinancing deal

WHOLESALER Palmer & Harvey has agreed a new refinancing deal with JTI and Imperial Tobacco for an undisclosed sum. The company, which is owned by...

Serving the big night bar – essential drinks

Big nights in have provided opportunities for c-stores in many product categories. It means the beers, wines and spirits section is going through...

Working together the way forward

SALES and marketing agencies have a crucial part to play in introducing brands to the convenience sector. According to father- and-son agency, JFK Partnership,...
Foods Standard Scotland

Standards agency adds three

FOOD Standards Scotland has made three new appointments to its board.
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New Unitas guides

Energy drinks and hard seltzers are the focus of Unitas Wholesale’s latest Plan for Profit category guides, the wholesaler has revealed.