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Bumper cash withdrawals

Personal cash withdrawals from the Post Office rose to a whopping £892 million in December.

Call to act on footfall

THE Scottish Retail Consortium has called for the government to act now, following another set of disappointing footfall figures.
Prof Leigh Sparks’s (right),CPG meeting at Holyrood (left)

Nanny retailing?

Controversial research at the centre of the most recent meeting of the Cross Party Group on Independent Convenience Stores
The Lifestyle fascia is ideal for retailers who are willing to invest in their stores.

Fascia selection for varied needs

Tom Slaven, retail director of United Wholesale Grocers, explains the benefits of the different fascias the company offers convenience retailers.
Steve Rodell, managing director of retail at Christie & Co.

Investing in convenience stores ‘will pay off’

Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co believes convenience retail remains a solid sector in which to invest – according to its Business Outlook 2024 report.
Debbie and Andy Townsend (above) moved from Birmingham to Laide five years ago and took over the local Post Office and forecourt. In a small community, many miles from the nearest supermarket, they are relied on for a lot more than the average corner shop, but have risen to the challenge of meeting the needs of their customers.

Best Laide plans

A village shop, Post Office and petrol forecourt, Laide Post Office can boast a lot. Andy and Debbie Townsend moved to the area, in...
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A warm welcome for the latest guidance

The administrator for the deposit return scheme in Scotland, Circularity Scotland, has said the latest government guidance will significantly reduce the cost of the scheme for the industry and consumers.

Aberdeen loves local

ABERDEEN has secured the highest number of sales in Miconex’s gift card scheme in the UK.

Forza di formaggio

Lactalis McLelland has been encouraging consumers to experiment with some Italian flavour this summer through two new initiatives. The firm’s Galbani brand has been appearing...
Coca-Cola and Fanta are leaders in the soft drinks category, claim CCEP bosses.

Favourite brands drive sales, says CCEP

The power of soft drinks to drive footfall and sales in the convenience channel shouldn’t be underestimated, say bosses at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP).

Local store helps kids to Soar

THE Day-Today store in Cathkin near Glasgow is at the heart of its local community. And that was recognised when it was highly commended...

Big change for lottery

National Lottery operator Camelot has unveiled changes to both Lotto and Euromillions, as well as a new draw game scheduled to launch in 2019
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SF&D chief moving on

JAMES Withers will step down from his role at the top of Scotland Food & Drink this summer.
Fiona Moriarty, director, Scottish Retail Consortium, said the path to economic recovery remains fragile after disappointing food sales figures in September in Scotland following a strong summer.

Reality check in September slide

Summer comeback falters as sales figures show food and drink like-for-likes drop SEPTEMBER was a difficult month for Scottish retailers, with like-for-like food sales down...
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Plain packs bill in 18 months

THE Scottish Government plans to press ahead with its own legislation to introduce standardised packaging on tobacco products.
Snappy Shopper is back on television with a second burst of advertising.

Snappy back on small screen

Delivery app Snappy Shopper has returned to television screens for the second phase of it’s UK-wide ‘local store, to door’ advertising campaign.
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