NFRN backs Jab Army campaign
THE Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has backed a new Covid-19 vaccine campaign from The Sun.
The tabloid’s Jab Army vaccine campaign urges the public...
Shearer joins flock
JIM Shearer has joined the team at Birds Eye Limited as the new marketing director for the UK & Ireland.
More support for NHS staff
Discount scheme to run until the end of 2021
Footfall on the up in Scotland
Scottish footfall showed signs of improvement in April but there is still a long way to go to reach pre-pandemic figures, the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has revealed
Community responds well to upgraded forecourt
Independent retailer Sai Elaprolu has given his forecourt in Moffat a Spar makeover
Teams line up for challenge
Bestway has brought together the field sales teams for its Best-one and Costcutter symbol stores.
A virtual return for an event
NOVEMBER will see the return of the Showcasing Scotland Regional: North-East and Highlands & Islands food and drink event.
National insurance rates to rise
FROM 6 April 2022 to 5 April 2023, National Insurance contributions will increase by 1.25%, cutting pay packets and adding to retailer wage bills.
Christmas concern
Food sales continued growth was the only positive to take from latest Scottish Retail Sales Monitor figures produced for the Scottish Retail Consortium by KPMG.
Environmental cups for COP
GRAHAM’S, The Family Dairy has introduced new environmentally friendly packaging for its Skyr range.
Brewed for good
BREWGOODER has put sustainability at the heart of its range, as it prepares to launch five new beers onto Co-op shelves in the new year.
Panther wins with Dragons
GLASGOW entrepreneur Paul Crawford gave his brand a serious exposure boost last month, when he appeared on BBC’s Dragon’s Den.
A fascia first in Scotland
CJ Lang has opened its first new company store since 2017 – and the first store under its new Spar Market format.
New cash access law
THE UK Government has pledged to protect access to cash through new legislation unveiled in last month’s Queen’s Speech.
Back business Osborne told
RETAILERS have asked Chancellor George Osborne to use the budget to help them get through the recession. That is, they say, within his power....
Hiring push for Eddy’s
Former Morning, Noon & Night retailer Stephen Thompson is on a recruitment drive, as he prepares to ramp up expansion of his new Eddy’s brand.
