Heads up for drink sales
TO help its 300 Scottish customers stay on the right side of minimum unit pricing regulations The Retail Data Partnership has updated its ShopMate EPOS system.
Relief for retailers as sales rise
FOLLOWING the disappointment of April, retailers in Scotland saw like for like sales increase by 1.8% in May compared to the same month in 2017.
Promotions that land on couches
Shout about offers and show value
Big winners
Industry figures gather in Edinburgh to celebrate the best in Scottish produce
Golden ticket stand for winning stores
The National Lottery has created limited edition gold play stations for shops that have sold tickets worth more than £1m
Sunshine sends sales soaring
Warm weather enjoyed by many in Scotland in May helped supermarkets
Aldi picks up the slack for farmers
DISCOUNT chain Aldi has bought an extra 80 tonnes of Scottish strawberries which the firm said has helped farmers stave off a glut created by a late start to the season this year.
Easier by design
SYMBOL group Costcutter has launched a new upgrade for its ActivOC ordering platform
Employee activity on social media
Dentons experts offer some employer dos and don’ts
Post Office sites attract attention
Commercial property specialists Cornerstone points to successful deals completed in 2018 as a sign that there is a market for decent Post Office sites
Summing up home choice
Figures reveal potential of snacks
Retailers head to the Riviera
Over 100 independent Jet dealers head to Cannes for fuel conference
Big birthday for Swizzels
90 years of confectionery success
Taking food to go to the next level
Hot snacks and smart merchandising key
Demand for wider choice
Low sugar and protein popular
DRS consultation now open
The Scottish Government has opened its consultation on DRS giving retailers the opportunity to weigh in on what shape the scheme should take before legislation is brought to the Scottish Parliament




































