Cheese fans do the continental
Kantar Worldpanel insight director, Scotland Amanda Brown explains that cheese sales held up better in Scotland than elsewhere in Britain last year.
WHEN it comes...
Agents say thanks for paper rate rise
THE Courier newspaper has received a pat on the back from the newsagents’ trade body.
When the daily paper launched its new Saturday magazine at...
Licensing changes go to Holyrood
MORE changes on the regulation of alcohol retailing are on the way after the Scottish Government introduced a new licensing bill to the Scottish...
Rolling up the extra sales
THE roll-your-own RYO filter tips and papers market is showing strong growth as increasing numbers of smokers opt for the value, choice and flavour...
Ice cream to scream about
Unilever offers some category advice through Partners for Growth scheme
New poll reveals abuse towards retail staff is rising
A new survey has shown 77% of retail staff are being intimidated and abused at work.
ScotGov faces £166million DRS court action
Waste management firm Biffa has welcomed a judge's decision to allow it to pursue a £166million legal claim against the Scottish Government over the failed DRS.
Partnership fights hunger
THE partnership between FareShare, Olio and Booker has already managed to deliver 250,000 meals of food to vulnerable people.
Biscuit firms boxing clever
Boxed biscuits have long been marketed as festive gifts and giant brand McVitie’s has updated its festive boxes and tins for 2016.
McVitie’s Snowglobe Tin...
Grants for all stores
Scottish Government u-turns on grant rules to offer funding for multiple properties in a single business
Indulge in ice cream
Bring a boost to the freezer section in stores with valuable tips from Mackie's of Scotland managing director Stuart Common.
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...
Iceland to axe plastic packs
FROZEN food specialist Iceland has committed to removing plastic packaging from all of its own-brand products by the end of 2023.
Relationship retailing
Awards profile
Post Office Retailer of the Year 2015 – sponsored by Post Office
Clydebank Post Office, Clyde Shopping Centre, Clydebank
Interview with Sham Marwaha, owner
Winner detail:
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Seafood role for Galetti
Former Masterchef judge and leading restaurateur Monica Galetti has been named as an ambassador for Scottish seafood.
More change on the way – SGF Conference 2013
We check out two more of the presentations at this year’s SGF Conference – by Professor Leigh Sparks and Dr Colette Backwell
ECONOMICALLY things will...
