Even more rumours
A potential deal between Bestway and Costcutter would see the wholesaler enter into a supply deal with the symbol group
ACS Local Shop Report highlights retailer challenges
The 2026 Local Shop Report from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) says taxes such as higher employer National Insurance contributions and business rates are holding back investment in the sector.
The Bru will get through
ter media has reported on the AG Barr strike action, Scottish Grocer wants to reassure retailers across the sector that Irn Bru deliveries will still be made.
Swizzels gets in the Halloween spirit
Halloween brings retailers the chance to drive up some store profits through confectionery and Swizzels aims to support store owners in treats with no tricks.
Government begins crackdown on youth vaping
The UK Government has set out its intentions to crack down on the illegal sales of vaping devices to under 18s with a new review.
Bud’s Brazil plan ready to roll
WORLD Cup beer sponsor Budweiser begins its 2014 World Cup marketing campaign this month.
Called Rise As One the global beer brand says it’s designed...
Food shines bright
Scottish retail sales get a slight lift thanks to the continuing rise of grocery
A healthy month for food sales has helped to paper over...
Nisa nails it with new look site
NISA’s new look website is getting results
Better times for High Street UK?
THE UK’s struggling High Street retail economy is likely to return to its former health according to one of the country’s leading property agents.
But...
Emergency assistance
Digital payment provider PayPoint has launched a new service that allows local authorities to distribute emergency funds to vulnerable members of their communities.
Grocery shoppers open to voice activation
SHOPPERS are showing an increasing interest in voice-activated technology to make their food and grocery purchases from home, according to food and grocery research...
MFG and Morrisons strike £2.5billion deal
Leading independent forecourts operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is acquiring 337 Morrisons filling stations while the supermarket chain is taking a minority stake in MFG in a deal worth £2.5billion.
Solid numbers from UWG
Glasgow-based wholesaler United Wholesale Grocers (UWG) has announced double-digit growth in turnover, and an increase in pre-tax profit.
Two masterclasses in creating gin
Two unusual and enticing gins have come to market that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking for aficionados of the spirit.
War disrupts supply chain
Out of stock cooking oil has cost UK retailers millions of pounds in lost sales.
Government backs bottle deposit plan
The Scottish Government has announced it plans to introduce a deposit return scheme but it is not clear if this will apply to convenience stores
