Vape and cigarettes

Ban boost for vaping

Sales of menthol vaping SKUs have shot up in the wake of the 20 May menthol ban, according to new IRI figures.
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MSPs vote to back retailers

The Scottish Parliament has unanimously backed a bill that would give retailers more protection under the law
Tennents advent calendar

Doors open for festive cheer

Christmas is traditionally a time for granting wishes and just like the best panto genies, Tennent’s has delivered for its fans
Amanda Casey

Health lead at Filshill

JW FILSHILL has appointed a new health and safety manager

Appy start to the new year

Online shopping platform Appy Shop enters 2021 with a strong foothold in Scotland’s convenience sector
Nisa £1m donated Making A Difference Locally charity

Record breaking

Donations of more than £1m were distributed to charities and community groups across the UK last year through Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity.

Pay rise for staff at Morrisons

Morrisons has pledged to increase the wages of its 96,000 employees by approximately 9% this year.
Co-op water

Bottling up cash for water charity

MORE than half a million pounds has been raised by Nisa retailers for The One Foundation.

Donations push from Tesco

More than 250 new food donation points are being installed in Tesco stores across the UK in a bid to support local communities
Glasgow SSE Hydro

FDF’s net zero goal

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has made a commitment on behalf of its members, to hit net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Nisa Expo

Nisa taking bookings

Registration has opened for the 2021 Nisa Expo trade show.
The store front of Cost Cutter (on top) and Best one (on bottom)

Full access for retailers

BESTWAY is offering all Costcutter and Bestway retailers access to its full cash and carry depot network, as the UK’s retail sector continues to struggle with availability issues.

Unitas fee reduced

UNITAS has reduced its membership fees as a part of what it claims is an ongoing “member centric” approach.

The Glenrothes comes home

EDRINGTON will take charge of distribution of The Glenrothes single malt from next month. The Speyside whisky brand, which is part of Edrington’s portfolio of...

Support for mental health aid

JW FIlshill has put mental health front and centre with the launch of a new Wellness Group providing colleagues with mental health and wellbeing support.

Reduction a disgrace

THE Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has slammed Newsquest’s choice to reduce retailer margins.