McColl’s reports good start
MCCOLL’S has got off to a good start as a PLC, with like-for-like sales up 1.4% over the first quarter. Total sales were up...
Coca-Cola offers retailers the chance to win a new EV van
Drinks giant CCEP is offering retailers the chance to win a new Ford E-Transit van in its new competition focused on its alcoholic RTD range.
Inflation is soaring
PRICES on shop shelves have soared to an almost 11 year high, according to the latest BRC-NielsenIQ Shop Price Index.
Deposit return trial gets underway
Dennis and Linda Williams welcome guests for launch of 12-week DRS pilot scheme across three c-stores .
Glasgow shopkeeper’s murderer jailed for life
Bradford taxi driver told he will serve minimum of 27 years for religiously motivated killing
The murderer of Glasgow shopkeeper Asad Shah has been jailed...
It’s full steam ahead at Eros
Dundee station store is coming soon .
Taylors Snacks fits crisps to the month
Taylors Snacks aims to build up excitement with consumers throughout the month of January through its range of crisps options.
Breakfast on the go grows
Many consumers are opting to take their breakfast on the go, which can be good news for retailers according to Mondelez International.
Barr buys into cocktail mix
IRN-Bru maker AG Barr has purchased cocktail mix pouch producers Funkin.
Funkin will operate as a stand-alone business unit of AG Barr. Funkin founder Alex...
Solid progress says Booker
FOOD wholesale group Booker has had a good quarter, with sales up 16.3% on last year.
Like-for-like total sales (excluding Makro) in the year...
Nicotine pouches rise in popularity whilst vape products decline
Nicotine pouches are set to dominate the category, according to research from Haypp, as the products rise in popularity whilst vapes decline.
Health focus for next year
The firm behind major convenience brands including McVitie’s and Jacobs reckons that while snacking will continue to be an ingrained part of daily eating habits
Proving c-stores really can deliver
Fife retailer Zahid Ullah is aiming to get small c-stores offering online shopping and delivery with new technology.
A Kelty retailer has launched a new...
Health lead at Filshill
JW FILSHILL has appointed a new health and safety manager
Drinks groups push for 2% duty cut
THE Wine and Spirit Trade Association and Scotch Whisky Association have launched a new campaign calling for a 2% cut in alcohol duty at...
Spar Scotland is set to raise the bar this year
Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has promised a groundbreaking show for its Annual Tradeshow event later this year.
