CJ Lang takes two more – Carnoustie stores aquired
SPAR wholesaler and retailer CJ Lang has bought two Spar stores and post offices in Carnoustie from independent retailer and former Scottish Grocers’ Federation...
Breaking contact
For the majority of convenience shoppers it seems that cash is still king, but that could be changing faster than many realise. And with...
PayPoint improves accessibility with new translated guides
Payment services firm PayPoint has introduced new translated guides in three different languages to help improve accessibility of its technology.
Event offers retail insights for producers
An exclusive event giving producers insights for retail strategies and key themes driving grocery trading is being delivered by Scotland Food & Drink on 17 September in Edinburgh.
Nisa unveils new format
Symbol offers virtual tour of Express store
Sporty types drive functional demand
AN increased in demand for functional products has made sports and energy the fastest- growing sub-sector in soft drinks, as well as across total...
C-stores up business investment
Britain’s c-store operators are investing heavily in their shops, figures released by the Association of Convenience Stores say.
The ACS Investment Tracker says convenience retailers...
New Deal for Business plan is welcomed
The implementation plan for how the New Deal for Business Group recommendations will be taken forward have been broadly welcomed by the Scottish Retail Consortium.
Awards nod for retail trial
Envipco has made it onto the Vibes Awards shortlist in recognition of its work with Scottish retailers .
Build up energy drinks for summer, says Red Bull
Energy drinks giant Red Bull offers advice to convenience retailers on how to ensure shoppers can easily get what they want in the category.
Edinburgh bans on-street advertising
EDINBURGH retailers with on-street advertising have until Monday (5 November) to remove them under new rules put forth by the local authority.
City of Edinburgh...
Travelling lights – New from JTI
TOBACCO firm JTI is launching a series of ‘Timeless Travel’ limited-edition packs for its cigarette brand, Benson and Hedges Gold.
Available from 1 February in...
Energy price cap for businesses announced
The new Government Energy Bill Relief Scheme will cap the wholesale component of gas and electricity prices for businesses this winter.
A record breaking investment
TO coincide with its virtual trade show last month, Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang announced plans to invest a record-breaking sum in its company-owned store estate.
New kids on the block – Sports and energy drinks
Drinks designed to target 18-34 year-olds attracted to the thrill-seeking extreme sports lifestyle
ONCE upon a time energy drinks were all about one or two...
Awards celebrate Scottish food & drink excellence
The Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2023 take place in September of this year to celebrate the very best of the Scottish food and drink sectors.
