Connecting to wholesale
OVER 200 meetings between Scottish wholesalers and food and drink producers took place last month at an event intended to improve links between the two sectors.
Cool liquid assets – Planning for heat
The summer of 2013 won’t have a Euro championship, a London Olympics and Paralympics, or a Diamond Jubilee to encourage the party spirit. But...
Plain packs go-ahead
But tobacco giant to appeal court OK for standardised packaging
THE UK has moved closer to a regime of standardised packaging for tobacco products, where...
Only while stocks last
Small packs enter their final year and plain packs move closer. What happens now and what decisions do retailers have to make?
It isn’t unusual...
Evapo offers fake vape advice
Vape retailer Evapo has rolled out a new initiative to help consumers spot a fake vape with fears around the rise of the illicit trade due to the incoming ban.
Business deposits drying up
Business cash deposits into Post Office branches have fallen off a cliff, according to the latest PO Cash Tracker Index
Brits turn on to spookfest
HOW was your Halloween? With a bit of luck it should have been better than last year.
Just ahead of this year’s spookfest, research...
Scottish food and drink fortnight
Scottish food and drink has been highlighted as a potential powerhouse industrial sector for the nation’s future. Next month we all have a chance...
Fee free cashback coming soon
RETAILERS could soon be able to offer free cash withdrawals to customers without any incurring any fees, following changes made to the Financial Services...
First minister confirms SGF keynote
First minister Nicola Sturgeon will give the keynote address at this year’s Scottish Grocers Federation Conference, which takes place on 29 and 30 October...
Wholesalers go over the course
A workshop designed to help ambitious wholesalers develop new skills and attitudes has been hailed a success by delegates and the organisers.
The Scottish Wholesale...
Sunshine sends sales soaring
Warm weather enjoyed by many in Scotland in May helped supermarkets
Awards Profile – Symbol Store of the Year – Single Store
FAMILY values underpin everything at Premier Your Store Greenock.
£5k grants to cut energy use
SCOTLAND’S c-stores are being given access to a £100,000 funding pot to help improve energy efficiency.
The Convenience Store Resource Efficiency Grant – a Scottish...
ScotGov to review HFSS restrictions
The Scottish Government has pressed pause on plans to restrict promotions on HFSS products until autumn following consultations on the matter.
Football preview – Stand-out fixtures for new season
CIDER brand-owner C&C has a special interest in Scottish football this year.
Its lead brand Magners takes over from its lager Tennent’s as shirt sponsor...
