Sales slow for crucial period
Grocery sales in the UK were “unexpectedly slow” while approaching the peak of the ‘golden quarter’ of festive trading.
Prizes on offer with Bestway
BESTWAY has relaunched its retail development programme, offering retailers the chance to win a share of a £50,000 prize fund.
Top 10 Scottish Alcohol Brands 2020: A bumper year for Scottish off sales
With the possible exception of toilet rolls it is the alcohol category that has received the most attention during lockdown.
Breathing room on DRS scheme
CONTROVERSIAL plans to introduce a deposit return scheme to Scotland are not expected to materialise any time soon, and possibly not at all, Scottish...
Retailers not guilty
THE Competition and Markets Authority has found forecourt retailers did not profit by failing to pass a fuel duty cut to consumers, despite accusations from the UK Government.
Cross-party group moves closer
SCOTLAND’S convenience trade moved a step nearer to gaining its own cross-party working group in the Scottish Parliament last month.
Aimed at delivering independent retailers...
Mooving on up
MILK producer Müller Wiseman Dairies aims to put a bit of the white stuff on faces across the UK this month.
It’s teaming up with...
Health trial spreads out
CJ LANG stepped up to support healthier eating habits last month, by distributing fruit and water to school children through its Spar stores.
Smart app adds touch of loyalty
ZAPPER, the consumer marketing and insight platform, has launched its new in-app loyalty card, that gives consumers the opportunity to automatically earn rewards.
People who...
£15k from Nisa HQ
A workplace challenge at Nisa HQ has raised £15,000 for charity since it was launched in January
Post Office has launched a new consultation
The Post Office has launched a new consultation inviting postmasters to share their views on the future of the organisation
Certas solutions for independents
Retail director Richard Billington sets out the Gulf case for independent forecourt retailers in Scotland
Mount Gay jets off with British Airways
Caribbean rum brand Mount Gay is marking 70 years of flights to Barbados with British Airways with two from its range of rums available onboard.
Investing in the future
Tom Slaven says UWG is making big improvements
A record breaking investment
TO coincide with its virtual trade show last month, Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang announced plans to invest a record-breaking sum in its company-owned store estate.
Kicking off
World Cup fever or not? Have the boys in Brazil put cash through the till?
WITH bunting and flags festooning the shop, a display of...
