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Lidl locks down lead over rivals

BEFORE the COVID-19 outbreak led to a boost in spending across the grocery sector, the discounters were continuing to storm ahead in the UK, according to figures from Kantar and Nielsen.

Tobacco firms hit stores on illicit trade

IMPERIAL Tobacco and JTI have both moved to remove tobacco gantries from stores south of the border where retailers were found to have illicit...
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Aldi embarks on big drive for recruits

Aldi remains on a keen recruitment drive for the year ahead, with close to 7000 positions available across its retail sites, distribution centres and apprenticeships.

Delivering success for convenience

Snappy Shopper was founded in 2016 by former retailer Scott Campbell, local businessman Valy Ossman and Mike Calalchan, a developer from Scottish web design firm MTC Media
Jeremy Hunt in parliament delivering the Autumn Budget 2023.

New tax on vaping

The UK Government is reportedly planning to introduce a new tax on vape liquids in its Spring Budget 2024 as the UKVIA sets out legislation proposals.

A real treat for retailers

A number of confectionery firms have highlighted the growth enjoyed by the category over the last few years as evidence that retailers who do not get into the spooky spirit of things could be missing out.
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Bumper cash withdrawals

Personal cash withdrawals from the Post Office rose to a whopping £892 million in December.
Tesco,

Tesco boss goes after profit warning

PHILIP Clarke, Tesco’s chief executive, has expressed “enormous relief” to be leaving the supermarket chain. He announced his departure as it became clear that...
Scottish Grocer Awards

Celebrating together in safety

THE Scottish Grocer Awards are almost here and we can’t wait to celebrate success with the very best retailers and industry colleagues from across the convenience store supply chain.
Lidl has crowned Alan MacDonald from Oban as the voice of its new self-checkouts, due to be rolled out later this year.

Lidl picks an Obanite as its new ‘voice’

Lidl has crowned Alan MacDonald from Oban as the voice of its new self-checkouts, due to be rolled out later this year.

Spar spooks it up

Spar is running deals on brands like Robinsons, Haribo, Cadbury, Doritos, San Miguel and a range of Spar brand items specially for Halloween. The symbol...
Grahams dairy logistics

Job done at logistics site

GRAHAM’S the Family Dairy has officially opened its new logistics facility depot

Forecourt sales worth £4bn

New ACS report shows petrol forecourt sector’s contribution to UK convenience retail industry A new report has highlighted the importance of forecourts to the UK’s...

Sodastream looks to inspire the day

Sodastream has teamed up with an artist and neuroscientist to help stimulate consumers minds and encourage more productive daydreams.

Swizzels aims to tempt the ‘big night in’ customers

Confectionery firm Swizzels looks to bring in more of the 'big night in' shoppers to convenience stores through its wide range of PMPs.
The Healthy Living Programme working with One O One staff.

A recipe for better health

EDUCATION is key when it comes to dietary choices and the Healthy Living Programme’s latest initiative sees the team reach out to Scottish consumers at a local level.