Stafford takes top job at The Fed
THE Fed (formerly NFRN) has appointed Graham Stafford as chief operating officer.
Stafford took up his new post at the retail trade organisation on Monday...
Keep the big night in going year round
Nisha Enterprises reckons it’s range of sweet and savoury brands have something to offer convenience stores all year round
A broad range brings people in
ONE format doesn’t fit all when it comes to butters and spreads, according to research conducted on behalf of Dairy Crest, which suggests the...
Scotmid unveils a digital transformation
Scotmid Co-op has unveiled new plans to introduce a digital transformation across its estate of stores, to improve workflow through new retail technology.
New O’Kane Frozen Range Listings Secured in GB
Leading UK food company, Moy Park has secured listings for its new O’Kane Frozen Breaded Range in Costcutter, Palmer & Harvey, One Stop and...
Calls for support following poor festive footfall
THE Scottish Retail Consortium has called for the Scottish Government to do more to support the high street, following the publication of dire footfall...
John moving on
LANDMARK Wholesale trading director John Searl has announced his resignation from the business with effect from the end of this year.
Saddling up for sustainability
IF humanity is going to hit the necessary carbon reduction targets to mitigate climate change – more consumers are going to have to get on their bike.
Back to the future
UNITED Wholesale Scotland is on course to open its second ‘Warehouse of the Future’, bringing a host of upgrades to its depot on Maxwell Road, Glasgow.
We hae meat expands into Sainsbury’s
Girvan butchery brand We hae meat has announced new listings across Scottish Sainsbury's stores for three of its products.
Lidl and Aldi at heart of growth
INFLATION and the expansion of the discounters continue to be the two prongs of the fork doing all the heavy lifting in terms of sales growth in the UK’s grocery sector.
Industry warns over alcohol hike
The Scottish Government is considering raising the minimum unit pricing on off-trade alcohol products, raising the prices for consumers.
Lunchtime – the biscuit big break?
RETAILERS should consider encouraging shoppers to choose a cake-style treat as part of their lunch, according to Laura Smith, brand communications manager at Cuisine...
Work together for independents
COSTCUTTER CEO Darcy Willson-Rymer is at the heart of a major change in the UK symbol store industry that could have far-reaching effects beyond...
Imperial Brands takes action on the growing illicit trade
James Hall, anti-illicit trade manager at Imperial Brands UK & Ireland, shares insights into the growing illicit nicotine trade following on from the disposable vape ban.
Wind still in energy sales
Plenty room for growth, firms say
ENERGY has been a stand out soft drink success in recent years and summer provides retailers with an opportunity...




































