Asda hero of the year
A SCOTTISH employee has beaten competition from across the UK at the Proud to be Asda awards.
Imperial Tobacco pushes RYO accessories
Imperial Tobacco's Tom Gully has been explaining how convenience retailers can drive roll your own sales by stocking a wide range of accessories.
Wholesale to hot up
City set to see major depot changes
SCOTLAND’S wholesale and cash and carry scene looks set to become even more competitive in the weeks to...
Better-than-HD on show at anti-crime conference
CCTV specialist, Hadrian Technology, which supplies and maintains security systems in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, introduced new security solutions to...
Illicit cigs market share jumps by 29%
THE share of the tobacco market taken by illicit products significantly increased last year, despite extra resources having been committed to combating the crime...
Appeal to the pet shop buys
Petcare is a category where convenience retailers really can drive up profits, as it outperforms FMCG as a whole and shoppers are prepared to splash out on quality goods, according to Mars.
Investing in apprentices
The Co-op has launched a new initiative designed to improve employment opportunities for under-represented groups.
Tougher lotto to boost sales?
The UK’s National Lottery is set to go through a major revamp in October that will see more balls added to the draws, which...
Small businesses spared tax plan
HMRC overhauls its plans for digital tax returns
TAX reforms that would require businesses to file VAT returns digitally have been postponed.
Mel Stride MP, financial...
Belhaven tees up at the Fringe
Belhaven tees up at the Fringe with its own mini golf course next to its city centre pop up bar, Belhaven Bar on the Mound.
Footfall picks up speed
Scottish footfall showed slight signs of improvement over the last month, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
More info please – Animal welfare concern
ANIMAL welfare is a growing consumer issue, with a new study showing that eight out of 10 UK shoppers want labels which clearly show...
Reasons to be “cautiously optimistic”
Scottish retail sales appeared to be on the rise towards the end of 2019, following a year of disappointment and decline.
Helping hand from Hamlyns
Some were surprised last month when it was revealed that the winner of the World Porridge Making Championship was, in fact, from England.
Unitas calls for government support
WHOLESALE buying group Unitas has called for the government to underwrite the debts owed by small businesses.
As part of COVID-19 emergency support measures, retail,...
Express delivers
ASDA has extended its one-hour Express Delivery service to a further 96 stores after a successful trial in its Halifax, Poole, Rotherham, and St Matthews stores in June.
