One in five Scots report witnessing shop staff abuse
The SRC has found that nearly one in five Scottish shoppers have witnessed a crime against staff across retail destinations in Scotland.
Illicit store has gantry torn out
A convenience store retailer has had his gantry removed by Imperial after being caught in possession of counterfeit tobacco
Fox’s Burton’s Companies ties up with Nerds
Fox's Burton's Companies has announced it has the exclusive distribution of Ferrera Candy Company brand Nerds in the UK & Ireland.
Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie packaging
HAGGIS producer Macsween has unveiled a new look across its range in an effort to win over a new generation.
The Edinburgh-based butcher made...
Costcutter adds stores
COSTCUTTER Supermarkets Group said last year saw increased retailer recruitment to its list of symbol operations. The group added 353 new accounts from January...
Oats ahead – Mintel figures reveal porridge popularity
NEW research from Mintel shows that almost one in two Britons (49%) are porridge eaters.
And some 23% of porridge users have a bowl...
Fisherman’s Friend fights back hay fever
Throat pain relief lozenge brand Fisherman's Friend is out to drive up volume sales for the incoming hay fever season with its new marketing campaign.
Variety is spice of life for RYO
Retailers can capitalise on the growing tobacco accessories market in Scotland by ensuring they offer shoppers lots of choice, reckons Republic Technologies UK.
Bru firm takes on Snapple
IRN-BRU owner AG Barr will add a new brand to its portfolio after signing a 10-year deal to distribute Snapple products in the UK...
Daily pay scheme
PAYPOINT has introduced a new once-a-day settlement system for retail payment services. Instead of having separate collections and payments for each of its...
Plain packs for sweets?
England’s chief medical officer Dame Sally Davies has welcomed a think tank’s proposal to introduce plain packs for sweets and fizzy drinks .
Aldi aiming for a Scottish century
Aldi exceptional growth has been hard to miss, with what was once an unknown German brand now boasting nearly 100 stores across Scotland.
Scotland tops retail vacancies
Figures reveal more high street units lost than anywhere else in the UK
Virtual show makes return
SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang invited retailers and suppliers to its second virtual tradeshow last month – offering an update on how the business has progressed during the pandemic.
Best Laide plans
A village shop, Post Office and petrol forecourt, Laide Post Office can boast a lot. Andy and Debbie Townsend moved to the area, in...
Not long till show time
THE National Convenience Show returns to NEC Birmingham this year from 24 to 26 April.
The show brings together retailers, wholesalers, suppliers and exhibitors as...
