Spritz for dry January
WILFRED’S reckons it's got dry January consumers covered with its Wilfred’s alcohol-free spritz drink. Available in a 500ml bottle at a price of £19,...
Councils ignoring rate relief option
Few councils use powers to cut business rates
Lomond looks to cater to rising demands with its trade show
Lomond Wholesale is gearing up to celebrate local brands at its 2023 trade show which is set to take place on 18 May in the SEC in Glasgow.
Booker boss announces retirement
Wilson plans to step down in February 2021
CHARLES Wilson, chief executive of Booker, is set to retire in February 2021.
Under Wilson’s 15-year tenure at...
Get a share of the binge
TV trend boost for snacks
CREATING excitement around big sporting and television events is key to increasing sales of items people pick up for a...
The vital link – Nick Beresford of P&G
Britain’s sales and marketing professionals explain how they see the convenience scene
This issue: Nick Beresford, sales director, convenience with P&G
P&G owns brands in several...
Rates of confusion
SCOTLAND’S current system of business rates is unwieldy and expensive and held together by an often confusing series of reliefs, the Scottish Retail Consortium director David Lonsdale has said
Fresh thinking at wholesale giant
FRESH produce and food to go will be top priorities for wholesale and cash & carry giant Booker.
Speaking after the group’s half-year financial results...
Coca-cola makes recycled packaging pledge
COCA-COLA has announced plans to double the amount of recycled plastic in its bottles to 50% by 2020.
The move has been announced as part...
Coca-Cola announces sponsorship of Special Olympics GB
Soft drinks firm Coca-Cola has announced it will be the Headline Partner for the upcoming Special Olympics GB National Summer Games.
Asda deal for Girvan butcher
Girvan butcher brand We Hae Meat has secured a lucrative listing with Asda
JTI takes two to court
JTI has welcomed the successful prosecution of two individuals selling counterfeit tobacco through Facebook
More disability support needed
Retailers should learn about access needs .
Vacancies down –but not in Scotland
Latest LDC figures show British shop vacancies hitting its lowest rate since 2009 but north of the border we go against the trend with...
Spar Condorrat hits major LifeVac milestone
Cumbernauld convenience store Spar Clyne Condorrat has announced a major milestone in its initiative to install LifeVac devices in the local community.
PMPs hit the sweet spot
See sales soar with price-marked packs
