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C-store in West Lothian undergoes full transition to relaunch as One Stop franchise
THE latest One Stop franchise store has opened in West Lothian, following...
Built to succeed
The owner of Day-Today Overtown, one of the first Day-Today Elite stores to be built from scratch, discusses its first months of trading.
THE...
Bag numbers fall
THE number of carriers bags issued to shoppers in Scotland has crashed since the introduction of the 5p levy a year ago.
Zero Waste Scotland...
Building from the ashes
MAYFAIR and Amber Leaf brand-owner JTI, is working with recycling organisation TerraCycle, to provide a free way to recycle cigarette waste.
Retailers,...
Tobacco firms launch TPD advice
TOBACCO giants Imperial Tobacco and JTI have issued retailer advice on proposed changes to tobacco law.
• Imperial has launched Partnering for Success, a project...
Shopping in the age of impulse
INCREASING numbers of shoppers are kicking the habit of the big weekly shop and pre-prepared shopping lists could also be in decline according to...
Fresh not for everyone – analyst
SUCCESSFUL development of a range that suits its customers is one of the most important aspects of convenience retailing says specialist analyst HIM Research...
Retailer groups slams Camelot support charges
RETAILER representative group the NFRN has criticised National Lottery organiser Camelot’s introduction of new 0844 payable telephone numbers for retailer support services.
The organisation said...
Report says tax sugar goods
PRESSURE to tax food and drinks containing substantial amounts of sugar appears to be rising. The Westminster parliament was petitioned to hold a debate...
We weathered the storm
Turnover in the first six months of the trading year at independent co-operative Scotmid was down £6m on last year. But profit remained almost...
United looks to the north
• Wholesaler reports a £10m rise in turnover in last financial year.
• Reaches 275 Day-Today stores and 150 U-Save stores.
THE managing director of Glasgow-based...
Craft brewery pops up in Edinburgh
JOHN Dunsmore, ex-CEO of Scottish & Newcastle and C&C Group, has founded a new craft brewery in his home city of Edinburgh.
The Edinburgh Beer...
Booker sees profits rise
WHOLESALE and cash & carry giant Booker saw profit before tax rise 10% in the first half of its trading year, despite a decline...
Bestway tries Apple Pay
BESTWAY Wholesale, which includes Batleys, is testing Apple Pay in its Abbey Road, London depot.
The new payment method gives customers the opportunity to...
Make a fast Easter start
Confectionery giant says short season means its vital to be ready in January
2016 will have the earliest Easter weekend since 2008 and, as a...
Seven up as Jet adds sites
FUEL brand Jet has expanded its network, adding seven new sites in recent months. The firm says the new sites have added a combined...
