Take care with new ten
THE NFRN has issued guidance on spotting counterfeit currency
Inflation hits key Bank of England target
Prices across confectionery and chocolate have taken a dip according to the latest inflationary data from the Office for National Statistics.
No rates to pay until 2022
SCOTTISH retailers have been spared a sudden return of business rates this summer, thanks to MSPs at Holyrood signing off on the SNP’s latest Budget proposal.
Packaging overhaul for environment
Coca-Cola GB has announced plans to roll out 100% recycled plastic (rPET) packaging for its Glaceau Smartwater brand by the end of the year .
Half of shoppers use discounters
While some retail industry observers have suggested the supermarket giants are beginning to land some punches as they attempt to win back business lost...
Prepare for new pricing regime
MINIMUM Unit Pricing comes into force from next month and both government and industry have been gearing up for the change by launching online guides for retailers
Simon Howie brings a hairy twist to Burns Night fundraising
Simon Howie's challenge to raise funds for SAMH
PERTHSHIRE butchery brand Simon Howie has given Burns Night a hairy twist this January as it has...
Cutting the wrap for fresh food
Aldi is helping Scottish consumers cut down on their plastic use, by selling five types of vegetables without any plastic packaging at all
5p – you’ve got to be kidding
Britain’s biggest-selling magazine TV Choice now in a price war with TV Pick, to the dismay of newsagents’ trade group the NFRN.
THE chief of...
Scots bottom for buying veg
NEW figures show British consumers buy just over a third of the vegetables they should, with Scottish shoppers buying the least.
According to Government guidance...
More growth for CJ Lang
CJ LANG’s business turnaround strategy continues to pay dividends for the Spar Scotland wholesaler, with turnover and profits on the rise.
It’s full steam ahead at Eros
Dundee station store is coming soon .
Experimenting with tradition at the Glasgow Distillery
The Glasgow Distillery reckons it can offer a spirited solution to match for traditional whisky drinkers as well as those looking for something different in their dram.
AG Barr caters for the morning rush
Bosses at AG Barr have been highlighting how their PWR-BRU and Rubicon Raw energy drink ranges can help satisfy shopper demand for a morning caffeine fix.
A smoking gun? fuel price-fixing investigations
THE UK’s Office of Fair Trading has found few problems with fuel pricing. But in May offices of some of the world’s leading fuel...
Batley launches biggest promo
WHOLESALER Batleys this month starts its biggest-ever promotional scheme with the launch of its Core Connect programme.
The scheme, which runs across the Batleys estate...
