Costs stack up for retail
NEXT year, the minimum wage will increase across all age brackets and, while plenty of retailers would be happy to pay their staff more, it’s the economic reality is complex.
Diageo welcomes Kenyan President
WATER was top of the agenda when President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya paid a visit to Diageo's Johnnie Walker Princes Street venue during COP26.
The...
Spritz for dry January
WILFRED’S reckons it's got dry January consumers covered with its Wilfred’s alcohol-free spritz drink. Available in a 500ml bottle at a price of £19,...
Spar retailers bearing fruit
FIVE independent Spar stores did their bit to promote healthier dietary choices last month, in partnership with the Healthy Living Programme.
Delivering big results
Home delivery boomed in the convenience channel during Covid lockdowns, but what’s next for the service now that restrictions have ended?
Nisa sets out symbol stall
NISA has been setting out its stall, as it seeks to recruit talented Scottish retailers.
Academics call for warnings
But retail and industry groups slam professors’ call for blanket drinks curbs
HEALTH warnings on beer cans and wine bottles could be on the cards...
Gearing up for the future
Forecourt giant EG Group plans to create 32,000 jobs over a five-year period.
Around 22,700 of the proposed roles will be created in the UK between January 2022 and December 2026.
Batleys adds new meats range
The Bestway Group has launched a range of meats for the convenience market promising 25 per cent profit on return.
Exclusively packed for Batleys and...
Changing of the guard at Tormore
THE Tormore distillery and brand is set to change hands, following a deal between Elixir Distillers and Pernod Ricard.
Dark opportunities – essential tobacco
• Cigarettes and tobacco purchase is one of the top reasons to visit a c-store
• Many smokers buy their cigarettes, cigars and tobacco in stores that...
Four join the fleet
SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang has expanded is delivery fleet with the addition of four new vehicles.
The cocktail months – SHS Drinks
FRUITY and colourful, cocktails are an essential part of many summer parties. The trend to use RTDs as a basis for cocktails started in...
RAC raises alarm over electric vehicle costs
It's unclear what the impact of the government’s energy price package of help will have on electric vehicle public chargepoint operators and the prices they set drivers, according to the RAC.
Breathing life into the local – Day-Today, Wallyford
On the site of a closed and shuttered pub a state-of-the-art Day-Today store is ready to serve the community of Wallyford.
AS we have reported...
Retail insights come Simply
Suntory Beverage & Food (SBF) GB&I has launched a new retail focused website in a bid to support retailers across the sector.
