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Category guides for Unitas stores

Unitas has expanded its retail advice programme with the launch of new guide covering chilled, frozen, grocery and non-food categories .

Leave a mark on off-sales

Diageo puts its weight behind PMPs with the roll out of six new packs in its spirit-based RTD range SPIRITS giant Diageo has relaunched its...
SPAR colleague with cheque and bag piper

Spar bonds with local community

Spar Scotland and its flagship Crosshouse store have held two special events that show the close ties with the Ayrshire community they serve.

Retailers in mind

THE Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has shown its support for Reach PLC’s pro rata terms as the Daily Record’s prices increase.

Awards for local heroes

Scottish high street stars are being sought for a new awards scheme recognising those retailers who have gone above and beyond to support their communities

Bestway ramps up activity in Scotland

BESTWAY has pledged to put its partners first as the symbol aims to recruit more Scottish retailers.
Ross Kerr smiles at a camera wearing a shirt and tie with a jacket.

Industry stalwart Ross Kerr dies

Prominent player in the Scottish retail sector Ross Kerr has sadly died. Ross was best known for his work to introduce Walkers crisps in Scotland.
Woman shopping in Asda

No ‘Black Friday’ bounce for stores

SCOTTISH stores were unable to capitalise on the consumer frenzy around so-called ‘Black Friday’
Bringing more options to the forecourt, such as Rollover's food to go offerings, could add on spend by motorists, says Certas Energy UK.

Options to fill up cars and consumers

Certas Energy UK is advising Gulf forecourt operators to build up their in-store range, while Phillips 66 has been on an expansion drive with its Jet forecourt estate in Scotland.
Co-op sign hanging outside of a Co-op store.

Co-op partners with The Hacking Games to help prevent future cyber crime

The Co-op has partnered up with The Hacking Games to help create more ethical cybersecurity opportunities for young people across the UK.
The summer months present major opportunities to boost soft drinks sales. But for c-stores, many of whom excel in providing drinks for immediate consumption, having chilled, merchandised and back-up stock will be vital.

Cool liquid assets – Planning for heat

The summer of 2013 won’t have a Euro championship, a London Olympics and Paralympics, or a Diamond Jubilee to encourage the party spirit. But...

Going further with food to go

Advice on how to make the most of snacking .
Laide Post Office

Post Office payments

POST Office retailers are set to benefit from a 15% top-up of their variable renumeration this month

What’s working in Scotland’s stores

Retailer insight straight from the shop floor

Raising a glass to the Amazon

A Scottish firm has been using whisky to help save the Amazon river.
Sourz Rainbow Ice

Fancy a sherbet?

FLAVOURED shot brand Sourz has pushed the boat out with its latest line, Sourz Rainbow Ice. The new neon purple drink mixes raspberry with orange,...