Nisa’s £100k for charity

NISA is set to donate £100,000 to good causes to help celebrate the King’s Coronation. The symbol’s charity, Making a Difference Locally, will launch a fifth...

RVM boss has eye on c-stores

Envipco president Robert Lincoln talks DRS
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Rockett lands at Marblehead

DRINKS firm The Quintessential Brands Group has appointed Jeremy Rockett, as managing director of Marblehead, its UK brand development company. Rockett has spent the last...

Simon Howie ramps up Asda presence

Perthshire butcher Simon Howie has increased its presence across Asda stores with the firm's products rolling out to the supermarket's stores across the UK.
Nathalie Fullerton, store owner at Go Local Dumbarton Road.

Retail Game Changers: Mondelēz International

Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.
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ID proofs extended from next month

Overseas identity cards and armed forces documents added to list of acceptable evidence for age-restricted products EUROPEAN national identity cards, Biometric UK Residents Permits and...
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£5m pricing boost

Nisa unveiled a £5 million investment in Co-op own-brand pricing at its annual trade show to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
With its contoured plastic bottle and lower price point, will the new 1.75 litre bottle appeal to customers used to buying the old two-litre model?

For convenience, size matters – Coca-Cola

A new, smaller bottle of Coke – 1.75l instead of 2l – is being introduced especially for convenience stores. CCE says it shaved 250ml off...
Daniel Johnson

The fight against crime

A BID to give retail workers extra protection under the law has taken a significant step forward

Co-op Group back in profit

THE Co-operative Group has announced a return to profit. The group made a profit of £124m in 2014 compared with a loss of £255m in...
Some small stores say they are seeing increased tobacco sales while they can still display tobacco but others have seen no positive effect.

JTI removes gantry from Aberdeen tobacco ban store

Tobacco firm JTI has removed a tobacco gantry from an Aberdeen store hit by a tobacco retailing ban. Shriraj Gindha, trading as Tony's Newsagent, Victoria...

Perfetti Van Melle has a sweet match for missions

Confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle has recommended retailers to keep the sweets section well varied to help match different shopper missions.
A Jet forecourt garage with a POS highlighting a prize giveaway to win a new car.

JET kicks off national prize draw

Forecourt operator JET has kicked off its biggest prize giveaway ever with its new Pump Up To 70 campaign, giving consumers the chance to win a car worth £26k.
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Much more than an after thought

Sales of tobacco accessories continue to grow in Scotland, with retailers urged to take note
Mackie's says retailers should raise awareness of the chocolate range in store, so shoppers know where to go.

Mackie’s highlights chocolate gifting opportunity

Mackie's of Scotland says there are plenty of opportunities for chocolate gifting during the festive season and retailers should be keen to make the most of these.
2020 food and drink consumers

Report outlines key consumer trends for the year ahead

The shoppers you should know about