Snappy Shopper

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...
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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...
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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...
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Four join the fleet

SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang has expanded is delivery fleet with the addition of four new vehicles.
WKD drinkers can download a special cocktail app to their smartphones, invent wacky combinations and then share them with other enthusiasts on-line.

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.
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Plain packs for sweets?

England’s chief medical officer Dame Sally Davies has welcomed a think tank’s proposal to introduce plain packs for sweets and fizzy drinks .
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A grim Golden Quarter

Golden Quarter sales in Scotland are off to a weak start, according to the latest KPMG Scottish retail sales monitor collected for the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
Europe raids after OFT passes

Europe raids after OFT passes – 2013 News Review

IN February the Petrol Retailers Association slammed the Office of Fair Trading decision not to carry out a full market study into the UK...
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Scotland’s Top Alcohol Brands: 8-10

Spotlight on the top Scottish alcohol brands of 2022 from 8-10 including The Glenlivet, Tamnavulin and Jura.