Sweet but simple
WITH buying something for ‘tonight’s tea’ becoming an increasingly frequent reason for shoppers to visit c-stores it’s essential that retailers provide quick and easy...
Court gives minimum pricing go-ahead
PLANS to implement Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol in Scotland have been given the green light by the Scottish courts.
The Court of Session in...
A DRS first: Digital trial goes live
A DRS trial has launched in Glasgow and West Central Scotland, integrating digital wallets and micropayments with returns for the first time.
The pilot scheme...
New date for DRS
A NEW date has been set for Scotland’s proposed deposit return scheme.
Scottish Government minister for circular economy and co-leader of the Scottish Greens Lorna...
Results look strong for McColl’s
CONVENIENCE store and newsagent retail chain McColl’s has posted annual results showing revenue up 7.6% to £504.8m, a year after buying 298 stores from...
Mental health help
Licensed trade benevolent charity The Ben has launched a new campaign focused on mental health
New fleet for Spar Scotland
SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang has invested £1.6 million in a new fleet of vehicles.
Biscuit firms boxing clever
Boxed biscuits have long been marketed as festive gifts and giant brand McVitie’s has updated its festive boxes and tins for 2016.
McVitie’s Snowglobe Tin...
Jet Restalrig reopens following six-month transformation
Jet Restalrig has reopened its doors following a major six-month long refit that has completely transformed the forecourt store.
Payzone pulled back by NFRN
THE NFRN has scored a victory for retailers under contract with Payzone, after the payment system firm moved to make sweeping changes to terms.
Returning to cash
Post Office has recorded a new record high for cash withdrawals in a single month due to the cost-of-living crisis.
£1bn worth of coppers
DRINKS giant Diageo says it will invest £1bn in its whisky operation over the next five years.
The company, which has Bell’s, Johnnie Walker, J&B,...
Nisa posts record recruitment
STORES-owned buying group and wholesaler Nisa has reported record recruitment figures. The company said it had brought 245 members operating more than 520 stores...
Booker’s FareShare record
Leading wholesaler Booker achieves a new milestone in its food redistribution work through deal with surplus food charity FareShare.
Filshill’s fascia first
Filshill has expanded its fascia offer with the launch of the first Today’s Extra store in Scotland .
Healthy Living Programme launches Welby for Families in Spar stores
The Healthy Living Programme has teamed up with Spar Scotland for the launch of its in-store promotion Cooking with Welby for Families
