Delivered business up at Best-one
INDEPENDENT wholesaler Bestway says the group has clocked up delivered sales of over £650m in retail for the first time.
Younus Sheikh, managing director, commented:...
ScotGov urged to support businesses in budget
The SRC has called on MSPs across the entirety of the Scottish Government to collectively agree to pass a pro-business Scottish Budget in December.
Pledge to protect cash
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is backing a cash payment initiative from product review and consumer rights group Which?
Industry warns against Budget rises
Five industry bodies have written to the chancellor ahead of the Spring Budget, warning against an above-inflation rise to England's business rates.
Pie deal for master chef
Scotland’s National Chef and winner of BBC One cooking programme MasterChef the Professionals has joined forced with Bells Food Group.
Runaway inflation
INFLATION is at its highest level since 1991, according to the Office for National Statistics, as consumers are forced to absorb a hike in energy bills and soaring road fuel prices.
UWS on its symbol benefits
United Wholesale Scotland lays out the benefits it can offer retailers who join the Day-Today fascia group including money savings on energy.
Put your best foot forward
Ramp up sales with eye catching displays
THERE are plenty of places in store where retailers can boost basket values, but in terms of impulse...
Saltire whisky spreads out around the world
Fife-based independent whisky bottler Saltire Rare Malt is set to expand further in the global market with its new senior team members.
Smoking out illicit sales
IMPERIAL Tobacco has released the latest poster in its ongoing ‘Suspect it? Report it!’ anti-illicit trade campaign.
The new poster draws attention to the issue...
Symbol puts value label in its own bay
SYMBOL group Londis is launching new own-brand value bays and offering its retailers a collection of SuperValu and Daily Basics products at round prices.
The...
Supermarkets on the way back?
Researcher records first two months consecutive growth for two years as drinks sales boom
MULTIPLE grocers in the UK could be emerging from one of their...
Lunchtime – the biscuit big break?
RETAILERS should consider encouraging shoppers to choose a cake-style treat as part of their lunch, according to Laura Smith, brand communications manager at Cuisine...
Mars issues precautionary recall
Potential Salmonella presence prompts recall of select batches of Galaxy, Teasers and Minstrels SKUs
MARS Chocolate UK is voluntarily recalling products due to the potential presence...
Stoats takes pride in local roots
Heritage and provenance sit at the heart of the Stoats porridge oats brand as the firm has set out why being a proud Scottish business sets it apart from its rivals.
Consumer confidence falls ahead of Golden Quarter
While inflation has been falling there are plenty of signs that consumer confidence has also dropped, with some disappointing sales figures.
