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Kingsmill says ditch the desk

RETAILERS near picnic sites who provide a food-to-go service could see more sales if giant bread brand Kingsmill has its way. As part of its...
JPS factory-made cigarettes

Tobacco NPD returns for the New Year

Imperial has announced plans to launch three enhancements to its JPS factory-made cigarette range
Eddie Lynagh, senior vice president Scottish Wholesale Association.

Lynagh to head up wholesalers

Booker area manager becomes second chief to return to SWA presidency BOOKER area manager, Eddie Lynagh, has been named the new senior vice-president of the...

Local pride

Winner: Gerry Haughey, Spar, Main Street, Thornliebank Store Manager of the Year 2015 – sponsored by Tennent’s Interview with Gerry Haughey. Winner details Size: 3,000 sq ft Symbol: Spar Staff: 11 Hours: 6am...
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Smaller supermarkets gaining market share

Are the big four on the decline?

Dark opportunities – essential tobacco

• Cigarettes and tobacco purchase is one of the top reasons to visit a c-store • Many smokers buy their cigarettes, cigars and tobacco in stores that...
Times have been ferociously tough in high streets for seven years or more. But property firm Colliers International reckons the growth in internet trading may plateau and, with enlightened policies, a new style of high street could prosper seven years from now.

Better times for High Street UK?

THE UK’s struggling High Street retail economy is likely to return to its former health according to one of the country’s leading property agents. But...

Pub to shop beats mass objections

Wallace birthplace to see new c-store A PLANNED new convenience store in the town that’s said to have been the birthplace of Scottish hero William...
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3-in-1 set to go national

AMBER Leaf, the UK’s biggest-selling RYO tobacco brand, is releasing its 10g 3-in-1 pack across the UK after brand owner JTI trialled the pack...
Food to go is becoming increasingly important in convenience, reckons Lumina Intelligence.

Trends insights that can drive growth

Insights experts from The Knowledge Bank and Lumina Intelligence have been sharing trends analysis that is set to benefit both convenience retailers and Scottish food and drink producers.
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Londis summer pre-sell up 205%

ADVANCE planning for the massive sports events of the summer helped Londis to increase its pre-sell by 205%. Sales figures show that Carlsberg Export,...
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Help plea on energy costs for food and drink manufacturers

Food and Drink Federation Scotland has urged the UK government to continue helping businesses with their energy bills.
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GroceryAid takes to the stage again

Supporters of GroceryAid in Scotland have bold plans for music event Checkout Scotland in 2023.
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Working to cut out food waste

COMPANY Shop Group is working with the Too Good To Go app to sell surplus food to vulnerable families in need.

Grouse aims to be daddy of all gifts

Edrington UK's brings back its The Famous Dad branding for The Famous Grouse in time for Father's Day alongside the launch of a new podcast.

Spar puts fitness first

SPAR has joined forces with Instagram influencer The Fitness Chef in a bid to promote healthy eating and drive footfall in stores. Running throughout January,...
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