Spar adds more Subways
THE partnership between Spar in Scotland and Subway is being extended with the sandwich chain planning to add to the 10Â restaurants it already...
Exasperation over DRS chaos
Scotland's convenience channel leaders have been speaking up as the future of the proposed Deposit Return Scheme hangs in the balance.
Rogue tobacco maintains sales
Latest figures show illicit cigarettes hold up as legitimate sales tumble
CRIMINALS using illicit methods and networks may have sold 4bn cigarettes in the...
Heineken offers advice on cider category
Cider is big business in the UK, with NIQ data showing the category was worth £1.1billion last year, as it provides an all-year-round opportunity for convenience retailers, says Heineken UK.
Capitalise on Minions craze with Yazoo and Premier Foods
Milk drinks brand Yazoo and ambient products firm Premier Foods are both bringing fun to kids' mealtimes thanks to the hugely popular Minions cartoon characters from the Despicable Me movies.
Spar Scotland tradeshow success
CJ Lang's Spar Scotland Tradeshow made a successful return for 2023, celebrating some of the very best retailers in Scotland and provided some key insights.
Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight Returns
SCOTTISH Food & Drink Fortnight returns September 3 – 18 following a hiatus during Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink 2015. The nationwide event...
Co-op confirms a further three store openings for Scotland
Co-op has announced its plans to open three new stores across Scotland as part of new plans to open 18 stores in the first quarter of 2026.
Big reasons to sign up to Premier league
Premier chiefs have set up their stall of benefits, highlighting how retailers under their symbol can support sales and drive up footfall.
Grocers slam premium bond withdrawal
The Scottish Grocers Federation has condemned the decision by National Savings & Investments to stop selling premium bonds through post offices. Premium Bonds have...
Misconduct can be a tricky dismissal
When an employee’s bad behaviour goes too far and becomes a problem for the business, managers and owners tend to feel justified in dismissing for misconduct. However, even straightforward cases can lead to a tribunal .
Minimum prices given go-ahead
-Â Strong cider price could jump 220%
- Mainstream supermarket and discounter prices will also see hikes
PLANS to implement Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol in Scotland...
Ready for the biggest night
WE’RE almost there. After months of judging visits that reached all across Scotland the finalists have been chosen and we’re all ready for the...
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.
Protection promised
THE UK Government has vowed to explore ways in which it can give additional protection to shopworkers, particularly when they face abuse in relation to age-restricted sales
Tributes paid to Neil McNicol
Neil served Scotland’s retail sector for over four decades in various roles at field sales firm McCurrach.
