Greg Deacon

Deacon joins Jisp

Greg Deacon has taken on a new role at retail technology provider Jisp, following his departure from the NFRN in December.

Craft inspires new trends

CRAFT products and small-batch production are becoming important in many parts of the drinks industry. After  aiding growth in the gin category in the...

Spar gets all sporty

WHEN the European Championships kick off in Glasgow this month, Spar will be right there in the heat of the action as an official partner of...

A boon to smugglers?

3% extra rise in duty for rolling tobacco ‘step in the wrong direction’ CHANCELLOR George Osborne has been strongly criticised for potentially lending a helping hand...

Four seasons for retailers

Unilever Partners for Growth has created a new seasonal calendar offering retailers tips on how to build an effective seasonal offer
Ono-o-One celebrates charity partnership

One-O-One supports Cash for Kids

Central Scotland-based convenience retail group One-O-One has entered into a charity partnership with Radio Clyde Cash for Kids
A man is stocking shelves with crisps in a convenience store.

Inflation rises for the first time in a year

Industry members remain positive about the future despite the first increase to overall inflation in over a year as rates rise between June and July.
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PayPoint launches refer a friend

PAYPOINT has introduced a new ‘refer a friend’ reward scheme for existing partners as it seeks to recruit new retailers to the platform. The promotion,...
Rakesh Sood, left, and Naresh Gajri, right, in their refurbed Cranhill Premier and Post Office. The major project, which included significant structural work and then a complete seven-day refit carried out by SAS Shopfitters, was a top-to-toe transformation of the 2,700 sq ft unit that sees high specification materials and equipment used throughout the shop.

East side story – Prudent partners undertake refurb

Jen Bowden finds out how Naresh Gajri and Rakesh Sood are brightening shopping on a city housing scheme and making big savings on energy CRANHILL,...

Aldi launches first DRS trial

Discounter o­ffering 10p per container ALDI has launched its first Scottish DRS trial in its Bathgate store in West Lothian. Under the trial, Aldi customers will...
Tesco staff stacking shelves

Tesco bans all plastic ring packs

Tesco has pledged to scrap all soft plastic rings and shrink wrap packaging from its beer and cider range.
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Retail boss for Camelot

Camelot has named Jenny Blogg (pictured) as its new retail director
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Touch up grey sales

Look at the ads and you’d think beauty was a young woman’s (and man’s) business. But you’d be very wrong, finds Kantar Worldpanel THERE is...

Inside scoop: Wallace takes tour of Mackie’s for BBC2

THE spotlight is set to shine on Mackie’s of Scotland this week, when the ice cream maker features in the next episode of ‘Inside...

Quick is crucial

YOUNG lads are no longer the main target market for Rustlers micro-snacks, which has grown its consumer base to attract almost as many young...

Change at the top for Bestway

There will be a changing of the guard at the top of Bestway Wholesale next month as managing director Martin Race has announced plans to step down on 30 November