Rapid delivery is on the rise
Grocery delivery has been growing at breakneck speed in urban areas, according to TWC.
Parcel volumes pick up
Figures from PayPoint Group’s Collect+ business have revealed a huge increase in parcel volumes in the run-up to Christmas.
Grants for wholesale
Grant funding has been flowing to the Scottish wholesale sector, as it recovers from the economic turbulence of the pandemic.
EPOS that’s fit for the future of retail
EPOS provider Reposs has been reacting to pandemic trends by adding a host of new features to its solutions for retailers.
Keeping abreast of immigration rules
From 6 April, new changes to UK right to work checks announced by the Home Office will come into force, but what does it mean for employers?
New boss for NFRN
THERE is a new face at the top of the Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN).
Brewing up growth
TWO new members have joined the Innis & Gunn board.
DRS gets an IT provider
A KEY piece of deposit return scheme infrastructure has been confirmed, with the appointment of an IT partner.
Jubilee joy for Nisa
NISA’s Making a Difference Locally charity is gearing up to support communities celebrating the Queen’s platinum jubilee this year.
Awards Profile: Best Soft Drinks Retailer of The Year
YOU can’t sell an empty shelf, that’s a given, but it also happens to be the winning motto for Tracy McNeil, store manager at Clydebank Co-op Keystore More Kilbowie.
Bunker joins Spar
NICK Bunker has been appointed as the new non-executive chair of the Spar Food Distributors (SFD) board.
Retail parks charge ahead
ELECTRIC vehicle charging network Osprey Charging has entered into a partnership with real estate firm Ediston that will see the firm install rapid charging points across its portfolio of retail warehouse sites in the UK.
Retail struggles remain
Total retail sales in Scotland continue to languish below pre-pandemic figures, with food retail posting the only positive performance in the latest Scottish Retail Sales Monitor figures.
Cut rates save jobs
LOCAL authorities and landlords must reassess business rates and rents to save the high street, according to GMB Union.
Cashback milestone
PAYPOINT’S Counter Cash service has hit a major milestone, with the network now comprising more than 2,000 stores.
Living cost crisis hits
Grocery sales have taken a hit, as consumers start to feel the pressure of food price inflation.
