The top of the milk
MULLER Wiseman Dairies has appointed Sean Whitfield as Business Unit Director – Cream in advance of the autumn opening of the firm’s butter plant...
Sales up despite fewer supermarket trips
The threat of lockdown in various parts of the UK inspired a 6.9% rise in supermarket sales for the four weeks to 31 October, with a jump of 7.2% in the final week of the period
PayPoint launches refer a friend
PAYPOINT has introduced a new ‘refer a friend’ reward scheme for existing partners as it seeks to recruit new retailers to the platform.
The promotion,...
Supermarket deal comes under fire
Westminster raises competition concerns
A taste for adventure
ONCE an exotic treat, Chinese and Indian meals are pretty much a staple part of the average UK family’s home menus these days, but...
More space in chillers for low and no sugar
Energy drinks without the sugar content will be an essential part of any convenience offer in 2018
Campaign thrives with Idris
Britvic is continuing its #ThriveOn campaign for multivitamin drink brand, Purdey’s, partnering with film star Idris Elba for a second year.
The new campaign aims...
Spar support for charities
Spar Scotland has launched a new community-focused initiative that will distribute thousands of pounds to good causes
CMA blocks Sainsbury’s and Asda merger
The proposed merger between Sainsbury's and Asda has been blocked by the competition watchdog
Back in the race
Convenience has been growing but some operators had to hold off on intended developments while finance was scarce. But now projects are taking off.
IT’S...
Family business goes the extra mile
HIGHLAND Spar retailers Emma and Hector Maclean have been going the extra mile to support their community during the coronavirus crisis.
The pair, along with...
Edinburgh Gin set to open its doors
Scottish gin brand Edinburgh Gin has announced it will open the doors to its new distillery on Friday 6 December, with four gin experiences for consumers.
Celebrating 60 years of Coca-Cola
The Coca-Cola Bottling Plant in East Kilbride has marked 60 years of production, standing strong as a stalwart part of Scotland's industrial history.
Abdul tops the retail development charts
A Scottish shopkeeper is £10,000 richer this month after being named overall winner of Bestway and Batley’s Retail Development Awards 2014.
Abdul Rashid of Salina...
Mental health help
Licensed trade benevolent charity The Ben has launched a new campaign focused on mental health
Tesco posts record loss
TESCO has reported the worst results in its history with a record £6.4bn loss for the year to the end of February 2015.
The figure...
