CJ Lang & Son appoints Sonya Harper as new chief operating officer
Dundee-based wholesale CJ Lang & Son has announced that Sonya Harper has been appointed as the firm's chief operating officer as part of a key leadership update.
Discounters glitter at Christmas
ONE million more shoppers headed to Aldi and Lidl over Christmas, according to the latest grocery share figures from Kantar Worldpanel.
The figures, published for...
Margin call
For several years some argued that prominent use of PMPs on c-stores’ tobacco gantries gave convenience outlets an advantage over supermarkets, especially after large...
Cracking the launch code
One, two, three, four and you have a brand breakthrough claims research giant
THREE of every four new fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) products fail...
Product of the Year winners for 2026 revealed
The winners of the Product of the Year 2026 awards have been revealed highlighting some key products for retailers to stock up on for the year ahead.
Big moves for single malt
LVMH has bolstered the executive team at the top of its whisky business, with two senior promotions at The Glenmorangie Company.
Delivering big results
Home delivery boomed in the convenience channel during Covid lockdowns, but what’s next for the service now that restrictions have ended?
Seasonal sales soar
Supermarket sales exceeded expectations over the festive period, according to the latest data from Kantar and Nielsen IQ.
Round Table aims for straight talk
RETAILERS and suppliers met together in Edinburgh last month to get updates on political and lobbying work being carried out by the Scottish Grocers’...
E-cigs beat patches for quitters
SMOKERS attempting to quit the habit without professional help are around 60% more likely to report succeeding if they use e-cigarettes than if...
Vaping ban in debate
A ban on disposable vapes is being considered by the Scottish Government.
Air-serv sees increase in tyre inflation checks across UK
Forecourt services operator Air-serv has reported an increase in usage of its tyre inflation services in the UK as motorists seek ways to improve fuel efficiency.
Edgepos grows again
Henderson Technology has appointed Petroassist UK as an authorised reseller of its EDGEPoS technology.
Tackling fake vapes
ALL Geek Bar products are to include leaflets detailing anti-counterfeit measures.
Lottery sales down
NATIONAL Lottery ticket sales for the first six months of the financial year were down £226m on the same period last year, Camelot has...
Spar gives back with its Saturday specials
PADDINGTON Bear and Lanarkshire MSP Clare Adamson were the guests of honour at a Motherwell c-store last month when Spar in the town’s Logans...
