Food charity ramps up help
Fareshare has announced it has more than doubled its food provisions for children and families over the past year
Considering your auto enrolment options
Thousands of small shops will soon be required to set up auto enrolment pensions for their workers. There are many pension providers – including...
Campaign thrives with Idris
Britvic is continuing its #ThriveOn campaign for multivitamin drink brand, Purdey’s, partnering with film star Idris Elba for a second year.
The new campaign aims...
Top up shops come out top
The top up shop is making big gains with British consumers, with smaller trips increasing at twice the rate of larger trolley shops
Spar gives back with its Saturday specials
PADDINGTON Bear and Lanarkshire MSP Clare Adamson were the guests of honour at a Motherwell c-store last month when Spar in the town’s Logans...
Staying home for Valentine’s
Lovebirds are moving on to a date night in the house for this year according to Aldi Scotland data giving retailers a chance to drive up some extra sales.
Supermarket sweeps decks
SUPERMARKET giant Sainsbury’s has announced changes to its management structure that are expected to result in job losses.
One Stop keeps growing
Franchise group One Stop has recorded 16 consecutive quarters of growth .
Pick your partner
It’s important to know what you’re getting into when considering a new symbol group. Here’s our checklist.
THERE are obvious benefits to partnering with a...
Discount debut – Family Shopper stores
ONE of Scotland’s most-awarded c-store retailers has opened the first of the new Booker-supplied Family Shopper discount symbol stores in Scotland. Jen Bowden visted...
Premium positioning for Orange soft drink
ORANGE-flavoured soft drink brand Sunny D is repositioning itself with the launch of new premium packaging.
Sunny D is now available in 1L and 500ml...
Looming chaos at Dover
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) – the UK’s largest customs and logistics trade group – has warned of a looming Brexit disaster in the new year.
Budget is passed
The Scottish Government passed its Budget through a key Holyrood vote, with a little help from the Greens
Landmark boss slams Tesco-Booker deal
LANDMARK Wholesale has fired heavy criticism in the direction of the Competition and Markets Authority’s decision to approve the merger of retail giant Tesco...
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...
Inflation is lifting food higher
Food sales continue to outperform the rest of retail in Scotland as inflation continues to affect grocery prices.
