The time to prepare for DRS has arrived
With less than one year to go, Mark Brill, UK & Ireland VP sales and marketing for TOMRA, looks at what retailers need know about the deposit return scheme.
Food sees New Year hangover
January sales slump follows positive Christmas performance
FOLLOWING a Christmas blow-out, Scotland’s food sales were hit by a New Year hangover in January. The Scottish...
Edinburgh Gin Discovery Pack allows buyers to explore the capital
Edinburgh Gin reckons its new Discovery Pack will take consumers on a gin taste tour of Scotland’s capital city.
A chance to clean up?
Want to cash in on the annual washing, brushing and polishing season? Well, if you’re retailing in spick and span Scotland maybe you should...
Give us more
Researcher finds shoppers want better ranges in c-stores but retailers say suppliers need to provide more category information
SHOPPERS in Britain’s local stores aren’t as...
Covering the roll-your-own demands
Republic Technologies UK has advice for convenience retailers on ways to meed the demands of customers in the roll-your-own tobacco accessories category.
DRS delayed until 2025
Scottish Government has delayed DRS until October 2025 following doubts over the scheme's viability after UK Government removed glass from the scheme.
Call for clarity over VAT cut
THE Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has called for clarity over Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s temporary VAT cut.
From 15 July to 12 January, VAT will...
Costcutter protection
COSTCUTTER has invested in social distancing equipment and floor signage in a bid to protect its symbol group retailers
A start to changes for inflation?
Overall inflation is showing signs of dropping, providing some hopeful signs for the future. However, food prices remain stubbornly high.
Keep taking the tablets
Brands giant says sweets business is show business
SUCCESS in confectionery is all about showcasing core products with a great display, according to major chocolate,...
Return system under attack
‘Not the right solution’ to our litter problem?
A proposal to recycle drinks containers through Scottish retail outlets has come in for further criticism this...
Don’t get caught out by data regs
NEW EU data protection regulations governing how businesses collect, store and distribute information have come into force.
Boost profits through data
Hundreds of retailers have heard how making use of the data and technology provided by an intelligent EPOS can boost profits.
Bigger than brekkie
Pet food and pet care products can play an important role in a typical c-store’s product range, adding more revenue in convenience outlets than...
More space in chillers for low and no sugar
Energy drinks without the sugar content will be an essential part of any convenience offer in 2018
