Man eating donut

Calling time on HFSS ads

UK Government unveils new obesity strategy
Oomph launches next month.

Gulf fuelling store loyalty

GULF retail is set to launch a new forecourt loyalty programme
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Sweet deal for NFRN

THE NFRN has launched its biggest ever buy one, get one free initiative with Booker.
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Everything included in Scotland’s DRS

No automatic exemptions, glass included and a 20p deposit .

Open for business in Edinburgh

Scotmid has upgraded its store on Leven Street in Tollcross, Edinburgh
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New head of trading

CJ Lang & Son has appointed Robbie Moore as its new head of trading.

Stars from the east

BIRDS Eye is looking east with two new Indian ready meals. Chicken Balti and Chicken Tikka Masala are based on restaurant favourites, and come...

Recycling mask pilot

A RECYCLING scheme for used face masks has been launched by high street homeware retailer Wilko.
Community photos featuring members of local areas a representatives from Spar UK are showing in green circles with the 'Nurture our Neighbourhoods' slogan in a bubble to the bottom right of the image.

Spar Community Cashback scheme returns for 2025

Symbol group Spar UK has kicked off its Community Cashback scheme for the fourth year in a row, offering local groups a total £100,000 this year.
Maltesers

Malteasers looks on the light side

MALTESERS is set to make a return to UK TV screens with a new advertising campaign. The TV campaign will debut during Britain’s Got Talent...
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Selling the benefits of retail

The British Retail Consortium has launched a new initiative aimed at promoting careers in retail
Mo Razzaq, national president of the Fed.

The Fed voices fears over wage rises

Leaders at the Fed have spoken of their concerns about a potential rise in the national living wage ahead of two roadshows being held by the organisation in Scotland.
Disposable vape devices sit on a wooden bench in an array of colours.

ScotGov outlines loss of profits from vape ban

The Scottish Government has outlined the collective loss of profit that the incoming disposable vape ban will have on Scotland's retailers.

Six steps to beer growth

Sports season promos launched
Some small stores say they are seeing increased tobacco sales while they can still display tobacco but others have seen no positive effect.

C-stores mixed on dark smokes effect

Popularity of tobacco PMPs gives convenience an advantage say some retailers. But others say ‘no change’. WILL Scotland’s c-stores and CTNs see a boost in...

A time for learning new tricks

There are many good reasons to train staff beyond the legally required minimum. As the New Year approaches and retailers consider what they want...