Scottish convenience remains in growth ahead of the UK
The Scottish convenience sector was the only region to show a sales growth out of the whole of the UK, according to a new report from Talysis.
LMB UK strengthens team with new hires
Global wine and spirits firm LMB UK has made new hires and promotions across its team to strengthen its position across the drinks market.
Scotmid city units to pilot self-serve
Edinburgh-based independent co-op says research shows shoppers want checkout choice
SCOTMID Co-operative, the Edinburgh-based mutual retailer with stores throughout Scotland, is to introduce self-service...
Trends for the times ahead
Data giant Mintel looks to 2018 and beyond
Kicking off a five-year deal
Pepsico has kicked off a five-year partnership with UEFA.
Time for healthy pet options?
WITH a quarter of UK households having a dog, and nearly one in five keeping at least one cat, the nation’s love affair with...
Four seasons for retailers
Unilever Partners for Growth has created a new seasonal calendar offering retailers tips on how to build an effective seasonal offer
Shop visits up but tills not ringing
Scottish shoppers have been making more trips to the shops in the lead-up to Christmas, but with little change at the tills, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium.
Time to speed cards change
• Euro moves welcome but credit card charges can still wipe out fuel profit
• Figures errors show predatory fuel pricing threats have to be...
Foster’s rocks unleashes new campaign
Heineken is launching an above-the-line campaign to support its latest innovation, Foster’s Rocks. This range of flavoured lagers is available now in two distinct...
Sales up but like-for-likes down at Booker
GROUP sales for the 12 weeks to 25 March at Booker, including the contribution from its acquired Londis and Budgens operations, rose by 10.6%...
Breakfast-to-go trend on a roll
WITH Mintel finding that more than a quarter of consumers eat breakfast away from home at least once a week, Cuisine de France has...
Scan & save rolling out
NISA and Jisp have joined forces to roll out the retail app brand’s Scan & Save augmented reality (AR) vouchering system to independent retailers across the UK.
Opportunity in meat free
MEAT-free products should take pride of place in c-store FTG chillers, Quorn has suggested.
The firm, which boasts an on-the-go snacking range that includes meat-free...
Licence renewal will be ‘disaster’
Lawyer says process should be delayed
Opinion split on DRS
Individuals and industry disagree on best way forward
The public wants it all, but industry strikes a more cautious tone according to analysis of the...
