Johnson could bin sugar tax
The so-called 'sin taxes' could come under scrutiny now that Boris Johnson occupies 10 Downing Street .
Unitas fee reduced
UNITAS has reduced its membership fees as a part of what it claims is an ongoing “member centric” approach.
Brits lead on five a day
UK consumers are almost three times more likely than other Europeans to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. The Nielsen Global...
Set for dark days
THE UK’s largest tobacco companies are stepping up efforts to prepare c-stores for the dark market.
With six months left till the introduction of the...
Managing to stay ahead
EXCELLENT category management advice is one of the reasons behind success in the sugar confectionery category, says Wrigley, and it says it will continue...
High street still struggling
Scotland's high streets continue to suffer under the weight of coronavirus restrictions, with retail sales markedly below 2019 levels.
Scoot delivery service arrives in Scotland
Wholesaler Booker's new delivery platform Scoot has made its way north of the border as two Premier store owners kick off the service in Scotland.
Tobacco plan slammed
Proposals to raise the minimum age for tobacco sales by one year, every year, have been slammed as disruptive and impractical.
Post Office makes Payzone purchase
PAYZONE has been acquired by the Post Office in a deal that is expected to result in a combined network of close to 25,000...
Breaking contact
For the majority of convenience shoppers it seems that cash is still king, but that could be changing faster than many realise. And with...
Retail leads on property values
RETAIL outlets including c-stores and forecourts were among the star performers on the business sales scene last year. And despite a number of challenges...
Hurdles to hop in Booker merger
Tesco deal comes under competition scrutiny
TESCO’S proposed merger with Booker could lead to a “substantial lessening of competition”, the UK Competition and Markets Authority...
Barista Bar marks 50th Scottish installation
Premium coffee-to-go offer Barista Bar has celebrated its 50th machine installation in Scotland, marking a successful first year for the business in north of the border.
Ramsay bows out at Certas
Ramsay MacDonald has left Certas Energy, to be replaced by Richard Billington
SBF GB&I resolves strike action
Suntory confirms procedures in place to minimise any potential trade disruption after union workers announce strike action on 5 February.
The mind of the modern shopper
SGF Conference delegates heard Scotland’s convenience sector can evolve to meet the needs of consumers on ‘autopilot’.
SHOPPERS are making more visits to c-stores than...
