Good forecast for c-stores
THE future looks bright for convenience retailing according to a new report from training and research charity IGD.
A new forecast from the charity predicts...
Digging into a healthy lunch
New trends breed opportunity
YOU can’t put a price on health but any retailer who chooses to ignore the increased importance shoppers are now placing...
Majority of disposable vapers could turn to illicit vape products
A new consumer survey from vaping retailer Evapo has found an alarming number of consumers would turn to the illicit trade after the disposable ban.
3-in-1 set to go national
AMBER Leaf, the UK’s biggest-selling RYO tobacco brand, is releasing its 10g 3-in-1 pack across the UK after brand owner JTI trialled the pack...
Seventh heaven for discounter
Research reported Lidl has increased its market share to a new record high of 5.2%, up 0.7% year on year.
Merchandise to win sales
HIGH numbers of new snacking products introduced in the last year have led to confusion on the shelves, Matt Collins, trading controller convenience at...
New stores to challenge Lidl & Aldi
TESCO has released job adverts for roles in a mystery ‘new store format’ which is expected to target the share of the market currently occupied by Aldi and Lidl
Startup puts buyers closer to suppliers
A Scottish startup has launched a new product discovery platform designed to make buying from suppliers easier .
Doctors back vaping option
E-CIGARETTES could potentially save millions of lives, according to a new report from the Royal College of Physicians.
The leading medical body says that...
Bigger than brekkie
Pet food and pet care products can play an important role in a typical c-store’s product range, adding more revenue in convenience outlets than...
Report finds RBS hurt businesses
Bank squeezed SMEs in wake of financial crisis
STG aims to cover the gantries
STG UK is urging retailers to be prepared for new tobacco legislations which are set to come in to force at the start of next year.
Protect store workers
SGF looks to rekindle attempts to get emergency service link.
THE Scottish Grocers Federation has called for shop workers to be given the same legal...
Employer obligations to zero-hour workers
The importance of ensuring consistent treatment of employees on different types of contracts has recently been reinforced by the Employment Appeal Tribunal
Salmonella warning: retailers must check confectionery
FOOD Standards Scotland has issued a further warning concerning Kinder products linked to a salmonella outbreak, as relevant batches continue to be found on...
Searching for supply stars
DISCOUNT giant Aldi has launched its latest contest to add new suppliers to its range of Scottish products.
