Feeling the buzz for bicycle deliveries
AWARD-WINNING independent retailer Mitchells of Inverurie has begun piloting the use of a purpose-built electric cargo bike to carry out local deliveries.
Owned by Aberdeenshire...
Healthy Living Programme serves breakfast to 50,000 pupils
The Healthy Living Programme has marked a major milestone in its Welby Breakfast initiative as it has served more than 50,000 breakfasts to pupils in Scotland.
2014 Roll of Honour
Chilled Store of the Year
Sponsored by Müller Wiseman Dairies
Winner: McLeish, Inverurie
Highly Commended :
Best One, Summerhill Court, Aberdeen • Spar, Boswell Park, Ayr
City...
Choices to make
There’s a lot to think about when selecting a symbol. Here’s our checklist for success
PayPoint Booker pairing
PAYMENTS and EPOS system provider PayPoint has announced new features for Booker retailers.
Promos reduce paper money
PAPER products break down into three main sub-categories – toilet tissue, kitchen roll and facial tissue.
It’s probably fair to say that toilet tissue is...
Focus turns to bootleg booze
Film reveals dangers of counterfeit
Mobile message takes Spar to 18-44 group
SYMBOL store group Spar launched its first major mobile marketing initiative last month with mobile device-related coupon activity that tied into its new TV...
Milk volumes rise … but the price is tight
IN the 15 years prior to the launch of the Make Mine Milk campaign in 2010, milk sales in Britain had dropped by...
Plain packs not working claims tobacco firm
PLAIN packaging has failed to cut smoking in Australia, according to a study conducted by international consulting firm London Economics. It also found that...
Trade groups slam raise in minimum wage
BODIES representing independent retailers north and south of the border have criticised the Westminster government’s decision to increase the minimum wage by 12p an...
Subs and stamps grow the family
Mo Razzaq’s store in High Blantyre was one of the first in Scotland to open under the Family Shopper fascia. The store recently underwent...
Illicit sales fears with upcoming nicotine legislation
Retailers highlight the true issues that could come with upcoming nicotine products legislation, including a massive rise in illicit markets.
Wholesale done differently
A business to business online wholesale brand has been looking to shake things up in the Scottish retail sector.
Royal Mile newsagent sets Scottish ‘record’
The sale of a newsagent in Edinburgh has set a potential Scottish record for commercial property.
The 258 sq ft premises at 499 Lawnmarket, in...
Sparkling new deal for Spar and Penny Petroleum
CJ Lang has brought eight more forecourt convenience stores over to Spar as part of a new deal with fuel group Penny Petroleum
