The King comes to stores in June
New banknotes featuring the portrait of King Charles III will roll out in June this year, the Bank of England has confirmed.
Scots move ahead of on the go trend
Earlier this year Mark Thomson, business unit director of leading research firm Kantar Worldpanel, checked out food to go in Scotland
THE tough economy has...
Making the PayPoint
Scottish c-stores are helping to deliver important cost-of-living support through payment service provider PayPoint.
Exploring alternatives
EPOS firm suggests looking beyond bill payments for footfall
BILL payments may not be the footfall driver some retailers believe it is, an EPOS firm...
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.
Shoplifting in Scotland sees a 25% rise
The Scottish Government has reported shoplifting in Scotland has risen by a quarter in the last year, leaving store owners burdened and dismayed.
PM’s warm reception
Industry leaders have welcomed the appointment of Rishi Sunak as the new prime minister, in the hopes it will lead to some market stabilisation.
A thirst for a special offer
Price-marked packs have become the new norm in many product categories in convenience outlets. That’s unlikely to change anytime soon. But there are some...
Festive cheer for discounters
The latest figures from Kantar for the 12 weeks to 29 December revealed Lidl was the fastest growing bricks and mortar supermarket
Bargain stores reach £5bn
BRITISH shoppers spent £5bn at bargain stores such as Poundland, B&M and Home Bargains in the past year, a rise of 17%, according to...
Breggsit concerns
BRITISH Lion egg processors are predicting supply problems regardless of whether or not a deal is struck with the EU
Computer age checks are on trial
In a first for the UK, Asda has launched an automated age verification solution for self-service checkouts on a trial basis.
Cheap Prosecco and higher wages
THE biggest reform of alcohol duty for more than a century was the claim made by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in a Budget that has garnered a mixed response from the industry.
Food prices move up the worry list
One in three British consumers say they have no spare cash left after paying for essentials
RISING food prices are now the third biggest concern...
Gala’s little wonder
Open since April, Tweed Road Stores in Galashiels is a new venture for forecourt retail company Adam Purves. Its refurbishment has packed a huge...
Costcutter reaches supply deal with Co-op
THE Co-op and Costcutter Supermarkets Group have confirmed an agreement that will see the Co-op become the exclusive wholesale supplier to CSG
