Prizes galore at Achievers
Scotland’s top wholesalers gathered in the Sheraton Grand, Edinburgh, last month to celebrate success at the Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards.
Over 6million vapes are still thrown away despite ban
Over 6million vapes continue to make their way to landfill every week in the UK despite the disposable vape ban, says Material Focus.
Fuel theft crime wave magnified by first-time offenders
Forecourt station security firm Forecourt Eye has reported a spike in fuel theft across Britain that has been driven by first-time offenders.
Government knew about ditched Horizon report
BBC News has reported the 2016 Government knew about a ditched report from the Post Office which could have helped wrongfully accused postmasters.
Nisa board recommends Co-op offer
The Co-op has offered to buy 100% of Nisa shares for up to £137.5m
THE Co-op Group has made an offer to purchase Nisa, which...
New pressure from home and abroad
Euro rules, another push for plain packs and the coming small store cover-up play into the hands of crime bosses but make it all...
Banking on bottles
Bottle formats seeing increasing success for gum, say producers
Britvic puts Campbell in key position
BRITVIC has appointed John Campbell to the role of commercial operations director.
Symbol says get more
COSTCUTTER Supermarkets Group has launched a new support package for its retailers.
Developed following a pilot programme last year, the “Your Sell More Toolkit”is...
Scotmid teams up with Scoffable
Scotmid and delivery platform Scoffable have joined forces to provide shoppers with a new service. The partnership sees the West Lothian-based app outfit, known for its takeaway deliveries experience, venture into the grocery market for the first time.
One in five Scots report witnessing shop staff abuse
The SRC has found that nearly one in five Scottish shoppers have witnessed a crime against staff across retail destinations in Scotland.
Pure and simple
Scotland’s off-trade vodka market still dominated by the big two
2015 is shaping up to be a good year for vodka in Scotland after a...
Tech rollout at Bestway
WHOLESALER Bestway has announced it will roll out technology from Hampshire-based firm Jisp following a successful trial period.
Brownings expands listings in Asda stores
Family-run bakers Brownings the Bakers has expanded on its listings for Scottish Asda supermarket stores with three more of its products landing across shelves.
Retailers reminded of Challenge 25 tobacco rules
Staying on top of tobacco tests
No charge for electric vehicles
Volkswagen has installed free charging points for electric vehicles at 400 Tesco stores across the UK
