DPD deal for Post Office
HE Post Office has entered into a new partnership with French parcel delivery firm DPD, the first time the retail brand has joined forces with an external mail carrier in its 360 year history.
Snappy is Soaring
HOME delivery platform Snappy Shopper recorded record delivery numbers in July.
NY ban is slammed
INDUSTRY bodies have united to condemn the Scottish Government’s plans to ban large shops from trading on New Year’s Day.
Covid rules relaxing for retail
FROM Monday (9 August) self isolation rules are set to change in Scotland, in a move that could reduce staff shortages for retailers.
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Lidl plans to reduce emissions
DISCOUNTER Lidl has revealed ambitious climate targets, including becoming carbon neutral by 2022.
Moves at Bahlsen
AS part of a global strategy, German biscuit firm Bahlsen has made two key appointments in the UK.
Lambrini acquired
Accolade Wines has acquired Lambrini. This is Accolade’s third acquisition in the past year, following the purchase of Katnook Estate and Rolf Binder Wines in Australia.
Two join Portman
TENNENT’s parent firm C&C Group and Mark Anthony Brands, the firm behind White Claw, have joined alcohol industry social responsibility body The Portman Group.
Expansion in St Andrews
Costcutter operator invests to grow shop appeal
FOLLOWING a three month refurbishment, Anila Anwar has re-opened her Costcutter c-store in St Andrews.
Anila has owned and...
Film shows two sides of chocolate
FAIRTRADE is using an animated film to reveal unethical cocoa sourcing practices it claims are used by some chocolate manufacturers.
Agreeing the right lease is important
Rachel Shaw looks at rents in a post-covid age
Fruit is given a new look
VOLVIC is relaunching its Touch of Fruit flavoured water brand.
Nisa delivers £100,000
NISA retailers using the Deliveroo app smashed through the £100,000 sales barrier in one week when good weather and the final stages of the European football championship aligned.
Funds for local causes
Charities and good causes across the UK have benefited from Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally scheme.
Banks move for Pernod
PERNOD Ricard UK has appointed Leanne Banks as marketing director to lead its marketing and digital transformation.
PayPoint Joins up with SGF
IN-store payment service, PayPoint, has announced a partnership with the Scottish Grocers Federation designed to rebuild relationships with retailers.
