C-stores win promo hits
Deals bring benefits in convenience outlets but don’t shine in other retail
PROMOTIONS are good for convenience stores, but not so great for the rest...
Win a year’s supply of stock of Lipton Iced Tea
Britvic is offering one lucky retailer the chance to bag a year's supply of Lipton Iced Tea stock in its new retailer competition for the brand.
UWS sets out bold vision for the future
Bosses at United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) have revealed their ambitious plans to grow the business and become the perfect partner for its retailers and suppliers.
£2 lotto plans £10m kick-off for October
NATIONAL Lottery operator Camelot is sweetening next month’s price rise with a range of big money prizes to coincide with the introduction of the...
Nisa rings changes as sales value jumps
Symbol wholesaler announces own-brand investment, new store formats and franchise option as Costcutter departure nears
NISA, the member-owned wholesaler and symbol store operation has announced...
Cooking for the weekend
Breakfast could be hot stuff for c-stores, both for take-home purchasers and those eating on the go.
Quoting figures from Nielsen, Kerry Foods says Britons spend...
Booker posts 3.5% increase
THE Booker cash & carry group had a good second quarter, posting a 3.5% increase in like-for-like sales. Non-tobacco sales were up by 6.9%,...
Shops group welcomes charity move on bags
REPRESENTATIVES groups for Scotland’s large and small shops gave a cautious welcome to the news that retailers will have to charge for plastic carrier...
Savoury success
CRISPS are a snack staple in Scotland’s convenience sector and for good reason.
With customers continuing to grab bags when they’re on the go or...
Rates system set to change
FINANCE secretary Derek Mackay has confirmed the Scottish Government plans to implement the Business Growth Accelerator policy
MUP claims called into question
TRDP raises doubts over MUP reports
A BRITISH Medical Journal (BMJ) study claiming minimum unit pricing has brought about a reduction in alcohol sales has...
Convenience channel shows resilience
Convenience retailers have faced some gruelling trading conditions and an array of challenges in 2024. Here's a look back at some of the biggest isssues of the last 12 months.
Incoming Government urged to crack down on illicit traders
The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the incoming Westminster government to award more funding to HMRC to fight back against illicit trade.
Spirits stars are moving on up
It’s all change at the top of William Grant & Sons with three appointments to its leadership team in the UK and Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) regions.
Pulling up a chair
TENNENT’S has revamped its packaging to maintain what the company calls “its status as a modern icon”. There is also a range of special...
Growing better snacking habits
When consumer tastes change, producers are quick to create new products that satisfy demand.
