Retailers blast Paypoint caps
CHANGES to the fees and retailer commission system run by in-store payment network company Paypoint have incensed the National Federation of Retail Newsagents and...
From farm to fork prevails
Organic is in the ascendancy
LOCAL brands chime with customers for a number of reasons and the idyllic vision of wholesome produce is certainly one...
Tesco charging ahead in Inverness
Tesco Extra in Inverness was the site of a major milestone in the supermarket’s electric vehicle charging network expansion.
Londis push plans weekly six of the best
SYMBOL group Londis has launched Super Six, a new campaign giving its retailers access to six products at what it says are industry-leading prices...
Wilson: Londis buy will help indies
ONE of the SWA conference’s most warmly received speakers was Booker CEO Charles Wilson, who gave a presentation on his company’s recent acquisition of...
Super score for grocery
A SUMMER of sun and sport helped to drive growth for UK supermarkets.
Tech solutions tackling waste
Snappy Shopper has teamed up with reduced price goods app Gander in a bid to reduce food waste.
Acting to stop the abusive criminals
Retail crime remains a blight across the industry, leaving store owners and their colleagues constantly at risk from abusive customers.
Retailers take a stand against bigotry
Retailers have spoken out about the sexist and racist behaviour they have faced and steps they have taken to tackle the abuse.
Itchin’ for a kitchen
Food-to-go franchises going well in Scotland
WHEN talking about food to go, Will Robinson, marketing director for pizza franchise Stone Willy’s Kitchen, reckons Scottish convenience...
The big tease is over – New product from Mars scientists
CHOCOLATE company Mars had been keeping it secret ... but teasing about the development for weeks. Something was about to happen on one of...
New chiefs in role position
Bestway has continued to strengthen its senior teams with three new hires for the wholesaler, along with two further appointments to its retail outfit.
Spar Scotland Tradeshow sells out for 2025
Spar Scotland is gearing up to host its biggest Tradeshow event yet on 25 September 2025 as the show has once again sold out.
Slow new year for multiples
WEATHER, wages and wellbeing all affected till performance in the first month of the year.
Juul expands its retail reach
Scottish retailers can now get their hands on Juul vaping products across United Wholesale Scotland’s depots
It’s not just about the kids
FOR many adults, the packed lunch brings back memories of primary school, but for a significant proportion of today’s adult consumers, the packed lunch...
