Aquavape pushes retailers to stay up to date in the sector

Refillable vaping device firm Aquavape said that retailers should stay up to date in the vaping category to help drive up sales.
Colette Backwell

Doing what it says on the tin

Do you know your FIC from your COOL? Shortly there will be new rules governing the way food producers label the products that will...

Rates set to vary

SHOPS of similar size and rateable value in different parts of Scotland could find themselves paying significantly different commercial rates after the country’s local...

Value on parade with Spar Scotland

CJ Lang chief executive Colin McLean sets out the benefits of running a store under the Spar Scotland symbol in Scotland the support the group offers.

Success is in the bag

SWEET loving Britons spend £763m a year on candies according to figures from Perfetti Van Melle and it says children’s confectionery contributes £602m, making...

Nisa online service soars

USE of wholesaler and symbol group Nisa’s members online service has increased by 31% since it was redesigned and optimised for mobile devices, the...
shopping trolley

Confidence has tanked

SHOPPER confidence has hit its lowest point on record, according to IGD.
KIK, the new range of disposable and re-chargeable electronic cigarettes marketed by Supreme Imports. The firm says the range provides a high-quality product at a competitive retail price.

E-cigs ready for take-off? Firms in marketing drive

With decisions on product licensing announced the way is clear for brands to invest and develop for the long term ELECTRONIC cigarettes have been around...

Seasonal Schweppes mocktails

Halloween party hosts may also look to create some ghoulish cocktails and mocktails for their guests, and mixers are a key ingredient for this.

Boë secures Asda listing

STIRLING based gin brand Boë has secures a major listing with Asda. The deal will see two of Boë Gin’s RTD cans available across the...
Cathedral City’s Selections, offering an established brand of cheddar in individual portions for lunchboxes and snacking.

Cheese reloaded – Category special

CHILLED and fresh foods, which grew at over 45% in the convenience sector over the last four years, according to IGD, are crucial products...
Aldi Local store

Aldi trials smaller store format

Aldi has opened a smaller, 600 square metre version of its unconventional store model as it eyes up moving into urban areas
Nisa expo

Date set for Nisa exhibition

NISA has announced the date of its annual retail exhibition
Pete Cheema and Tom Arthur with some of the other conference speakers.

Why you need to ‘tech’ control

Major players in the convenience sector have been told how embracing advanced technology now is key to future success.

Forecourt operator is at it again

Fresh from opening the UK’s first ever Jet and Spar dual-branded site in 2015, forecourt retailer Brian Connolly is set to team up with Jet on a new site.
Eat Natural bars

Ferrero snaps up Eat Natural

Acquisition expands group’s health offer