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BONDS Confectionery partners with c-stores and forecourts across the country to provide a great selection of top brands, bagged confectionery, kids’ favourites and much...
A window into stunning sales
Firm says its new media screens offer brands 15% average sales uplift
CONVENIENCE store retailers across the country are reaching shoppers in a whole new...
Looking after the white stuff
PREMIUM gins may be popping up all over the place and the poshest malt whiskies may be commanding previously unthinkable prices, but mainstream spirits...
Golden Cross offer new smaller size perfect for snacking
Golden Cross offer a variety of their Johnny’s snacks range in smaller sizes, which it says make them perfect for a lunch time snack.
Four...
Tech to the rescue
Coffee to go is now big business for convenience retailers, but the category’s rise in prominence could have negative impacts on the environment if...
Fruit ’n’ spice as Crabbies adds two
SWEDISH and other ciders have achieved major success with fruit flavours.
From this month retailers can offer another fruity option on the drinks shelves as...
SRC calls for business rates freeze
SRC calls on Mackay to forgo inflationary rise
A fascia first in Scotland
CJ Lang has opened its first new company store since 2017 – and the first store under its new Spar Market format.
Sweet fortunes
With just over a year till the implementation of the UK government’s Soft Drinks Industry Levy, termed the ‘sugar tax’ by the media, soft...
Black Friday fails to boost food
• Footfall jumps as deep discount offers attract shoppers
• But food and drink registers seventh straight decline
THE number of people visiting stores in Scotland increased in...
Retailers urge action on crime in new Fed research
The Fed has slammed the government for its inaction towards retail crime following the results of new research the organisation conducted.
Time to get back to work
SCOTLAND’S people have voted to remain a part of the United Kingdom and now, the country’s independent retailers have been left to consider what...
Bring a boost with iced coffee options from Jimmy’s
Jimmy's Iced Coffee aims to bring an energetic boost to soft drinks sales in convenience with its range of sustainable iced coffee drinks.
United Wholesale Scotland introduces its digital transformation for store estate
United Wholesale Scotland has re-opened the doors to Day-Today Anniesland, unveiling the wholesaler's digital transformation and plans for the future in doing so.
Retail jobs and stores plummet
THE number of jobs in the UK convenience sector has fallen despite rising sales and investment from retailers.
Guide for New Tobacco Display Laws goes onto iPhones
THE Fingertip Guide to the New Tobacco Display Laws, produced earlier this year by the Scottish Wholesale Association and the Scottish Grocers’ Federation with...
