Retailers recognised as Bestway’s best
INDEPENDENT community retailers from Perthshire and North Lanarkshire were among the winners at Bestway Wholesale’s Retail Development Awards, held at the Grosvenor Hotel in...
Grey vote for olive oil?
BRITAIN, like much of Europe, has an ageing population and that should make the grey pound a major marketing and retailing battle ground in...
Post office plans click march
ROYAL Mail and the Post Office are joining forces to offer a click and collect service at Post Office branches. Royal Mail is currently...
Government begins crackdown on youth vaping
The UK Government has set out its intentions to crack down on the illegal sales of vaping devices to under 18s with a new review.
Scottish fish are left to rot
Scottish food and drink firms have been struggling to cope with export bureaucracy following the end of the Brexit transition period.
Late Easter saves sluggish sales
Lacklustre seasonal boost means underlying food sales are in decline
Holyrood says first quarter retail growth shows economy is in steady growth
A late Easter...
Nestlé trials paper Quality Street tubs
Confectionery giant Nestlé has unveiled its new paper tub trial for the Quality Street brand which will roll out exclusively to Tesco on a trial basis.
Douglas will be dearly missed
TRIBUTES have been paid from across the retail and confectionery industries to Douglas Rae, who passed away at the age of 87 after a...
Hot chocolate joins basket
Champagne slips off the RPI list as stir fry and Kindles come into the mix
BLUEBERRIES, white rum and hot chocolate are just some of...
Levy breaks on parking charges
THE Scottish Parliament’s transport committee has voted in favour of allowing Scotland’s 32 local authorities to introduce workplace parking levies.
Franchise funds are out there
RETAILERS looking to finance a franchise opportunity can often hit roadblocks, but although everything from rising staffing costs to Brexit can breed caution in...
Building from the ashes
MAYFAIR and Amber Leaf brand-owner JTI, is working with recycling organisation TerraCycle, to provide a free way to recycle cigarette waste.
Retailers,...
CMA brings out the microscope
In-depth investigation for supermarket merger
Struggling with the power bills
One in 10 people working in retail admit they do not understand basic information on their commercial energy bill - according to a survey...
Free-from crisps on the rise
Launched in 2014, Ten Acre’s range of free-from crisps is now available in 10 flavours
Backing local food and drink
GERMAN discounter Aldi has launched a new programme to support up-and-coming food and drink companies in Scotland
