Londis push plans weekly six of the best
SYMBOL group Londis has launched Super Six, a new campaign giving its retailers access to six products at what it says are industry-leading prices...
Island dream – Makeover for Benbecula independent
Ronald Maclennan had wanted to transform his Benbecula store for several years. Last summer his dream became reality. He now has one of the...
PayPoint invites retailers to take part in annual survey
Payment services firm PayPoint is inviting its retailer customers to take part in its annual survey to gain feedback across its services.
Christmas with a K or 12 from Keystore
CONVENIENCE group KeyStore has its own take on Christmas carols this month.
Its 12 Ks of Christmas ad campaign runs on Radio Clyde in a...
Awards profile – Collectables Retailer of the Year 2015
Fleming Gifts, Whitecrook, Clydebank
Collectables Retailer of the Year – sponsored by Topps
Interview with Gulzar ‘Iky’ Ahmed, owner.
Winner details:
Size: 450 sq ft Staff: 3 Period...
Where in the world? Commonwealth Games dates
The Queen’s Baton relay kicked off on a 288 day journey on 9 October 2013.
The journey will see the baton, carrying a special message...
Scotmid’s Community Orchard plan taking root
Scotmid has launched an environmental and wellbeing initiative that will benefit almost 200 communities nationwide.
Nanny retailing?
Controversial research at the centre of the most recent meeting of the Cross Party Group on Independent Convenience Stores
Price hike slammed by NFRN
THE NFRN has slammed news wholesaler Menzies for its decision to hike charges.
Protect staff from abusive shoppers
It is not uncommon for retail workers to experience abusive behaviour from customers, and there is growing pressure on employers to be proactive in preventing such behaviour.
Cans beat the wet summer
IT may have rained and it may have poured but last year’s summer washout didn’t dampen the spirit of Britain’s soft drinks fans. And...
Tough market but innovation up
Risotto brand hits the festival trail as it pushes its quality for a convenience age message
THE worst harvest since 2004 pushed up the...
Co-op develops a taste for gin
THE Co-op has expanded its gin range by listing spirits from 10 Scottish companies, following a year in which the firm said gin sales...
ScotGov announces its new policy goals
Restriction still on the agenda
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.
Stores pay the price
PayPoint says ‘Let’s talk’ but refuses to move on commission cuts as profit jumps 9%
PAYMENTS services firm PayPoint says it will discuss options with...
