Scotmid goes large
SCOTMID is adding magnifiers to its shelves to make checking pack labels easier for people.
Scotmid reckons it’s the first retailer in Scotland to install...
Ready to look into the future
THE development of symbol groups by wholesaling companies and the use of new technologies and digital communications in wholesaling will both figure this month...
Intelligent viewing
TODAY’S world is fast-moving and many security technologies are developing quickly and providing greatly improved performance.
Some of that is down to increasingly intelligent...
Specials on the move
WHEN it come to drinking tea, only the Indians, Chinese and Irish are more enthusiastic than the British. And, while the traditional deep orange...
Loyalty gets mums’ vote
Women reckon points mean prizes but banking is more of a mystery
MUMS are more likely to be savvy with in-store perks than the...
Springing into action
Warm weather at the start of the year plus anti-sugar messages have helped water outgrow industry predictions.
THANKS to a good spring, bottled water has...
Online course aims to train green champs
RETAILERS and other businesses across Scotland are being urged to take advantage of a free training course that turns nominated employees into certified Green...
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...
New plain pack claims slammed
Holyrood health department is a year out in Australian standardised packs argument. Trade body says survey shows smoking rising.
TOBACCO firms and trade bodies have...
Last chance for vital refresher training
Personal licence holders who gained their licence when laws changed in 2009 must do top-up training by end of this month
Slow uptake leads to...
Low pay consultation launched
THE Low Pay Commission has begun it consultation on the National Minimum Wage rate for 2015. Retailer representative group ACS says it will respond...
Spar says online life has lift-off
FASCIA group Spar claims its digital activity is leading the way in UK symbol organisations, with its online services attracting record visitors each month.
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RYO seeks organic growth
THE UK’s first RYO product to feature organically grown tobacco, Amber Leaf Signature Blend, arrives on shelves this month.
Producer JTI says it’s a...
Commitment is in the bag
SCOTTISH Government-funded environmental body Zero Waste Scotland has launched the Carrier Bag Commitment for Scottish retailers.
New laws passed by the Scottish Parliament will require...
Co-op chief in £1m payoff
FORMER Co-operative Group chief executive Euan Sutherland, who resigned from his role after 10 months in the job, is to receive £1m, his basic...
Which is the million pound flavour?
WALKERS has named the six finalists in this year’s Do Us A Flavour competition: Ranch Racoon; Chip Shop Chicken Curry; Hot Dog with Tomato...
