New Deal for Business plan is welcomed
The implementation plan for how the New Deal for Business Group recommendations will be taken forward have been broadly welcomed by the Scottish Retail Consortium.
Spar smashes charity target
SPAR’S big-hearted retailers, staff and customers have raised £567,000 for Childline over the past year. The amount smashed the symbol group’s target donation of...
Nisa launches new Heart of the Community initiative
Nisa's Making a Difference Locally charity has launched the eighth round of its Heart of the Community initiative – aiming to brighten the futures of children by providing funding for back-to-school uniforms and summer activities.
Tetley takes a view on tea in 2019
TEA shoppers are valuable to retailers. Whether it’s a black tea or a more exotic blend, customers picking up tea in convenience offer plenty...
Barr set to heat up sales in soft drinks
AG Barr is pushing retailers to capitalise on the summer heat this year with its wide range of brands to help appeal to a number of consumer desires.
ScotGov plans promotions ban
THE Scottish Government has revealed it intends to restrict the promotion of products high in fat, sugar or salt as part of an action...
Fife Creamery expands into frozen
FIFE Creamery has added a new string to its bow, following the construction of a new frozen cold store.
The new facility, which has capacity...
Scotland’s No.1 Alcohol Brand: Tennent’s
Spotlight on Scotland's No. 1 alcohol brand of 2022 and the nations favourite lager, Tennent's.
ACS launches 2020 Local Shop Report
Convenience stores generated more than £44 billion in sales in the last year, according to ACS’s Local Shop Report for 2020
Wholesale to hot up
City set to see major depot changes
SCOTLAND’S wholesale and cash and carry scene looks set to become even more competitive in the weeks to...
Building loyalty across Morrisons Daily stores
Morrisons More Card customers can earn double points on every product purchased across Morrisons Daily stores during a limited two-week time period.
Swizzels aims to bring sweet support during the cost of living crisis
Swizzels seeks to bring support retailers across the convenience sector with a raft of new product developments and campaigns to help drove sales.
Health lead at Filshill
JW FILSHILL has appointed a new health and safety manager
Smith takes top SWA job
SCOTTISH independent retailing stalwart Colin Smith has been appointed chief executive of the Scottish Wholesale Association, with current executive director Kate Salmon set to...
Pop goes the nibble
Healthier options, niche marketing and exotic new flavours are helping manufacturers win the battle of the snack aisle
THE demand for healthier munchies is driving...
Change to survive
Sebastian Nonis re-tied his independent Dundee filling station to fuel brand Jet last year. Once again he showed his commitment to a business that...
