Digital support
UNITAS Wholesale has agreed to a central contract with the digital content provider Nielsen Brandbank.
Mobile message takes Spar to 18-44 group
SYMBOL store group Spar launched its first major mobile marketing initiative last month with mobile device-related coupon activity that tied into its new TV...
A food and drink year in the making
WE are now at the halfway point in Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink which set out to promote the country’s natural larder.
Scotland Food...
Dairy continues its Stirling push
SCOTTISH dairy producer Graham’s has teamed up with property developer Mactaggart & Mickel’s as the firm continues to lobby for a new dairy site in Stirling.
Printer upgrade from PayPoint
Paypoint has updated the printing solution for its Collect+ delivery service.
Spar Scotland retailers who put community first
Long-standing Spar Scotland independent operators Susan Hutchison and son Ryan have been sharing insights into what makes their business so successful.
Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight Returns
SCOTTISH Food & Drink Fortnight returns September 3 – 18 following a hiatus during Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink 2015. The nationwide event...
Juul expands its retail reach
Scottish retailers can now get their hands on Juul vaping products across United Wholesale Scotland’s depots
Cheese gets itself in a bit of a pickle
PICKLE brand Branston has been popping up on TV screens as part of a new marketing campaign targeted at younger consumers.
The ‘Please The Cheese’...
Scotmid’s Community Orchard plan taking root
Scotmid has launched an environmental and wellbeing initiative that will benefit almost 200 communities nationwide.
Bag numbers fall
THE number of carriers bags issued to shoppers in Scotland has crashed since the introduction of the 5p levy a year ago.
Zero Waste Scotland...
Tobacco giant teams up to make the call
TOBACCO supplier JTI UK has teamed up with Crimestoppers to combat the illegal tobacco trade.
The move comes after JTI launched its Don’t Be Tempted...
Healthy Living Programme launches Welby for Families in Spar stores
The Healthy Living Programme has teamed up with Spar Scotland for the launch of its in-store promotion Cooking with Welby for Families
It’s not just about the kids
FOR many adults, the packed lunch brings back memories of primary school, but for a significant proportion of today’s adult consumers, the packed lunch...
Fresh start for grocery sales
Strong sales in fresh produce helped the UK grocery market record a sales uplift for the 12 weeks to 27 January .
EPOS provider MHouse is always evolving
EPOS provider MHouse says it is constantly developing its offering so that it is a great fit for convenience retailers. Meanwhile, Retail AI's new chief executive has been talking about the technology it can deliver for c-stores.
