Pitta patter – Rebrand from Warburtons’
Warburtons’ baked pitta chips have been rebranded as Escapes in adventure-themed packaging.
The snacks have 45% less fat than potato chips, and are described...
Air-serv sees increase in tyre inflation checks across UK
Forecourt services operator Air-serv has reported an increase in usage of its tyre inflation services in the UK as motorists seek ways to improve fuel efficiency.
Employer obligations to zero-hour workers
The importance of ensuring consistent treatment of employees on different types of contracts has recently been reinforced by the Employment Appeal Tribunal
SRC not keen on new rates levers
Online and out of town tax under fire
JG Ross founder marks 90th birthday
Founder of Aberdeenshire bakery JG Ross, George Ross, is set to celebrate his 90th birthday with a special promotion across the firm's stores.
Co-op trials free customer taxis
THE Co-op plans to trial a delivery service in Edinburgh that will offer customers – and their shopping – a free taxi home.
Following a...
Flavours of the season
LAGER is following the trend set by cider and introducing a range of fruity varieties aimed at summer drinkers.
However, the new fruity beers have...
Celebrating with Lomond
GLASGOW-based wholesaler Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co is gearing up for a big birthday bash, and Scottish retailers are invited.
Williams moves in at Spar
ROY Williams has joined Scotland’s Spar wholesaler CJ Lang & Son as its new independent sales controller.
There are over 300 stores in the...
Concentrated effort
SHOPPERS are increasing the number of clothes care products they are buying and are buying them more frequently, according to Katharine Crossland, Unilever commercial...
Loyalty gets mums’ vote
Women reckon points mean prizes but banking is more of a mystery
MUMS are more likely to be savvy with in-store perks than the...
Chilling out in the house
THERE’S plenty of reasons for shoppers to treat themselves this autumn, according to Coppenrath & Wiese.
Living with the NLW
A month on from its implementation, how are Scotland’s convenience retailers coping with the introduction of the new National Living Wage?
Announced by Chancellor George...
Costcutter reaches supply deal with Co-op
THE Co-op and Costcutter Supermarkets Group have confirmed an agreement that will see the Co-op become the exclusive wholesale supplier to CSG
Mental health help
Licensed trade benevolent charity The Ben has launched a new campaign focused on mental health
Scots baffled by calories
Survey finds consumers confused about nutritional messages and reluctant to play sport regularly
SCOTS are in a state of confusion about food and nutrition. According...
