Nisa charity launches ‘Pink Friday’
Nisa has launched Pink Friday to turn the spotlight from Black Friday retail bargains to the support its Making a Difference Locally charity provides to communities through retailers.
Vacancies in decline
BUSINESSES are returning to Scottish high streets, according to the latest shop vacancy report from the Scottish Retail Consortium
Costcutter takes prize
COSTCUTTER had cause for celebration after taking the top prize at this year’s Foodbuy Awards.
Retail jobs and stores plummet
THE number of jobs in the UK convenience sector has fallen despite rising sales and investment from retailers.
Co-op calls for MSPs to back crime bill
THE Co-op has made a final call for MSPs to support retail staff with more protection under the law, on the eve of a...
Crime focus at Holyrood
CPG discusses impact of crime on convenience
TACKLING crime against retailers was the focal point of discussions at the latest meeting of the Cross Party...
Seafood role for Galetti
Former Masterchef judge and leading restaurateur Monica Galetti has been named as an ambassador for Scottish seafood.
Discounters grow ahead of c-stores
Research firm finds supermarkets, multiple c-stores and symbol group shops all under pressure from Aldi, Lidl and value stores
MANY surveys in recent years have...
Craft clan to star at Filshill show
INDEPENDENT food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill will showcase its new range of Scottish craft beers for the convenience market at its spring trade...
Symbols work to win business
Scotland's quality wholesale and symbol group sectors have worked really hard during 2023 to ensure that their propositions are the best that they can be.
And that is good news for retailers who may be considering switching fascia in the early part of this year.
Illicit cigarettes still on the rise
THE illicit cigarette trade is on the rise in the UK according to a new report commissioned by Phillip Morris International (PML).
Government must combat illegal vape shops
Vape retailers Go Smoke Free has called on the UK Government to crack down on traders of illicit vape products that are often illegally sold to underage vapers.
Spar smashes charity target
SPAR’S big-hearted retailers, staff and customers have raised £567,000 for Childline over the past year. The amount smashed the symbol group’s target donation of...
A new home for Filshill
Wholesaler to move premises in order to expand operations .
Eco bottles have landed
Scottish bottled water brand Highland Spring has bolstered its environmental credentials by launching its Eco Bottle pack on a permanent basis
Tayto banks on the price point in convenience
The Tayto Group remains committed to delivering more punch per crunch with PMP packs of its crisps remaining set at £1 for sharing packs.
