Majestic is no more
SPECIALIST wine retailer Majestic will disappear from British high streets, as the firm is set to rebrand as Naked Wines
Sales up – but economy weak
Retail monitor shows third month of Scots growth
SCOTTISH retail sales rose by 0.7% in February compared with the same month last year. Total food...
Food sales sluggish
Scottish food sales were in slight decline towards the tail end of 2021, according to the latest retail sales monitor figures produced for the SRC by KPMG.
Costcutter to cut fascia brands
THE enlarged Costcutter Supermarkets Group, which added Mace stores to its list after agreeing a joint buying operation and new distribution arrangements with Palmer...
Scotmid pledges support to the HLP
Scotmid Co-op has pledged to continue supporting the HLP Welby Breakfast initiative with a commitment to contribute towards them for the next 12 months.
Convenience, consumers and communities win cash
Allwyn has been ensuring that c-store owners as well as consumers can win with them, while Spar Scotland has been celebrating a year of making donations to good causes.
Mixed reviews for minimum pricing
One month in retailers assess the controversial policy
Newsagents slam Mail
THE National Federation of Retail Newsagents has expressed dismay at the news that last month’s increase in the price of the Daily Mail would...
Tunnock’s shows that listening is part of the process
Each Tunnock's product presents its own unique manufacturing challenges as the firm looks to overcome the latest hurdles on the road.
Bottling up cash for water charity
MORE than half a million pounds has been raised by Nisa retailers for The One Foundation.
The seeds of change
National potato supplier Branston has stepped up a gear in pursuit of its net zero by 2030 goal.
Inflation dips as foods cost rise as Christmas approaches
Overall inflation has decreased month-to-month by the end of October, but food and drink prices have climbed upwards once again.
The Famous Grouse sale to William Grant & Sons is finalised
Spirits giant William Grant & Sons has welcomed the addition of The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt whisky brands to its portfolio from Edrington.
Positive financial year for Spar Scotland
Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has reported a strong result for the financial year but has warned of challenging trading conditions for the convenience sector.
Plant-based packs
COCA-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has shared its vision of the future with its new plant-based bottle concept.
Ways to cater to roll-you-own shoppers
As consumer demand for factory-made cigarette options continues to dwindle across Scotland, Republic Technologies explains how retailers can take advantage of the roll-your-own sector’s growth.
