Sales hit again at multiples
Morrisons and Tesco both drop by more than 3% as Aldi, Lidl and Waitrose push on
THE deep discounters continue their forward march in the...
Pulling up a chair
TENNENT’S has revamped its packaging to maintain what the company calls “its status as a modern icon”. There is also a range of special...
Every little helps for Borders
NEW listings including Tesco, as well as NPD across the company’s Deliciously Different range, has seen Borders Biscuits’ sales grow 20% year on year....
Marlboro owner buys Nicolites
E-CIGARETTE brand Nicolites has been bought by Marlboro owner Philip Morris International (PMI). The move extends the company’s presence in the e-cig market; PMI...
Alternatives pressure on cream
STRAWBERRIES and cream may sound like the perfect partnership. But, according to the latest research from Mintel, future generations might prefer almond whip with...
Chilling savings
TECHNOLOGICAL advances can be exciting and fascinating but it can also take a fair bit of work to keep on top of all a...
Blue for value in B&H launch
ONE of the UK’s glitziest and most expensive cigarette brands has added a value line to the range.
Tobacco firm JTI has extended its Benson...
Networking opportunity for United customers
United Wholesale (Scotland) is hosting a retailer evening in the centre of Glasgow for its customers on Tuesday 24 June.
The event will give...
Happy Chilli sauces online
The Happy Chilli Company is the latest entrant into the fast growing hot sauce market, and with a gourmet range that covers sauces, relishes,...
World Cup gifts and a healthy sales outlook
THE World Cup is almost upon us but will independent and convenience retailers gain all the benefits they possibly can from the massive football...
Plain packs plans facing opposition
EFFORTS to introduce standardised packaging of tobacco in the UK may have stalled.
Following the Chantler Review, as part of a legislative process in the...
Licensing changes go to Holyrood
MORE changes on the regulation of alcohol retailing are on the way after the Scottish Government introduced a new licensing bill to the Scottish...
Costcutter to cut fascia brands
THE enlarged Costcutter Supermarkets Group, which added Mace stores to its list after agreeing a joint buying operation and new distribution arrangements with Palmer...
New look… but not yet
SERVICE-payment firm PayPoint is to adopt a new logo, but branded terminals and signs in stores won’t change for a while.
The new look is...
E-cigs beat patches for quitters
SMOKERS attempting to quit the habit without professional help are around 60% more likely to report succeeding if they use e-cigarettes than if...
Lotto shop hosts the stars
REGULAR Lotto customer, 82-year-old Mary Anne McMillan, got a surprise when she put her numbers on last month.
A series of National Lottery-backed groups...
