World Cup fails to set sales heather on fire
MANY top pundits agreed that the football in the recent World Cup, especially in the early matches, was excellent.
But that didn’t seem to translate...
MSPs back SRC BBQ responsibility
Kate Forbes and MSPs from across the political spectrum have submitted their support for the SRC's Responsible Retailing of Disposable BBQs guidelines.
Pick your partner
It’s important to know what you’re getting into when considering a new symbol group. Here’s our checklist.
THERE are obvious benefits to partnering with a...
A big name for free-from shelf
Warburtons brand lands in gluten free
Bru puts in phenomenal performance
SCOTLAND’S other national drink Irn-Bru enjoyed its biggest every year in 2017 with total brand sales up 8% on 2016.
Silk Cuts the clutter on pack
SILK Cut is getting a minimalist makeover to underline, says brand owner JTI, its positioning as a premium brand.
The logo has been tweaked and...
A time to score
THE very biggest international spectator-drawing sporting events – the football World Cup and the Olympics – happen in even-numbered years.
2016 is shaping up to...
PayPoint builds on gaming offer with Fortnite vouchers
Payment services provider PayPoint has partnered up with Epic Games to include vouchers for Fortnite as part of its services for retail partners.
Spar Scotland unveils new spin to win mechanic for spring promotion
Spar Scotland has unveiled an exclusive digital activation for spring 2026 with its new spin-to-win mechanic 'Spin into Spring'.
More Co-op for Nisa retailers
Nisa retailers enter 2019 following a year of major change for the symbol with The Co-op successfully completing its purchase of the member-owned group in May
Two gongs for MADL
Nisa’s charity Making a Difference Locally (MADL) scooped two awards in recognition of its good works.
A new Plus point from The Fed
Industry body The Fed has kicked off a new prize programme for its members called FedPlus, offering retailers exclusive discounts on a range of brands.
Aulds retail business in liquidation
SCOTTISH family-owned baker Thomas Auld & Sons Ltd has placed its retail business into liquidation as part of a turnaround plan for the group.
All...
Tributes paid to Ayrshire retailer George
COLLEAGUES and friends from Spar in the UK have paid tribute to George Smillie, who died peacefully at home on Monday, 9 January.
Shell charges forward
Shell UK has set a new six-figure target for electric vehicle charger installations, to be completed this decade.
More people turning to GroceryAid
GroceryAid has revealed it spent £4.7m over the last year, supporting 14,583 grocery colleagues who had fallen on hard time
