PayPoint soars to 12,000 tills in Co-op branches
THE Co-operative Food has quadrupled the number of stores with PayPoint facilities and now offers the service in almost 12,000 branches across the UK....
Filshill rolls out protection to retailers
GLASGOW-based wholesaler JW Filshill has been rolling out protective equipment across its symbol estate in a bid to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
Filshill has...
Charged issue for forecourts
THE Petrol Retailers Association has raised concerns over UK Government plans that would compel large retailers and motorway service areas to install electric charge...
Campaign aims to cut underage drinking
Police, retailers, alcohol producers and councils are launching a Scotland-wide "It'll Cost You!" campaign to drive down underage drinking and associated anti-social behaviour.
Flavour above all
And consumers are looking for low or zero-calorie drinks
FLAVOUR is the top reason for choice of soft drinks and exotic twists in its products...
Making your deal obvious
BRITISH shoppers buy more groceries on promotion than anywhere else in the world, according to the latest market research from Kantar Worldpanel.
It says that...
Paterson Arran sold
BURTON'S Biscuit Co has bought Scottish shortbread producer Paterson Arran.
The terms of the deal remain confidential, but it also includes Paterson Arran owned brands...
Ignite awards strike a light
Imperial Tobacco’s inaugural Ignite awards – its search for the UK’s best tobacco retailers linked to its Ignite incentive, rewards and training programme –...
Call to action at COP
URGENCY and action were the watchwords at Net Zero Now’s (NZN) Forget2050 COP26 fringe event, held at Drygate Brewery in Glasgow.
Make the best of the bag charge
IT’S too soon to gauge the impact of the Scottish Government’s carrier bag charge, introduced in October, but it is hoped that by the...
It’s a dog’s life and a good life
Petcare becomes key area as dog food sales top £1bn and treats sales soar
RECESSION? What recession ask the nation’s dogs, who are enjoying luxury...
Cheese gets itself in a bit of a pickle
PICKLE brand Branston has been popping up on TV screens as part of a new marketing campaign targeted at younger consumers.
The ‘Please The Cheese’...
Halewood’s spirit doctor
Dr Kirstie McCallum has taken up the mantle at Halewood Artisanal Spirits, as its new master blender.
Ask the expert: Forum Insurance
Retailers should ensure they have got proper cover for their stores because having the correct insurance is the best policy, say the experts from Forum Insurance.
Sparkling new deal for Spar and Penny Petroleum
CJ Lang has brought eight more forecourt convenience stores over to Spar as part of a new deal with fuel group Penny Petroleum
Scotland’s Top Brands: 3. Bells
Spotlight on No.3 of the top Scottish food and drink brands of 2022, Bells Food Group.
