Turning to own label
Warmer weather led to an increase in consumer footfall in the early summer, but the dark clouds of inflation still loom.
Holders to take a drinks refresher
It might seem difficult to believe but it’s nearly time for the first succsessful Personal Licence Holder trainees to carry out their refresher training....
Energy price cap for businesses announced
The new Government Energy Bill Relief Scheme will cap the wholesale component of gas and electricity prices for businesses this winter.
The good hair years
If teenage girls and early 20-something women make up a large proportion of your store’s customers you might want to stock a fairly wide...
Miniature cigar sales gain momentum
Convenience retailers could be losing out when it comes to their cigar range, leaving
supermarkets to the lion’s share of category sales.
Time to cross the digital divide?
IS the digital revolution boosting or hampering local stores? Can wifi, social media, web-based commerce and more make a positive contribution to a retail...
Selected for One Stop
One Stop has launched its new Selected by Tesco range across its stores.
Green-fingered good work takes the prize
WHEN it comes to making things better in the local community, Scotland, and in particular Ladybank in Fife, is tops.
The town’s Spar shop ran...
Doubling up with symbols
Two new symbol stores have opened up in Scotland.
Grocer to test energy age restriction
SUPERMARKET chain Morrisons is to test a ban on sales of energy drinks to under-16s in six stores.
Challenge 25 success fuels agent crimes
Scotland’s top cop tells licensing board ID requirements haven’t stopped kids’ drinking sessions
SCOTTISH retailers’ application of the Challenge 25 requirements of the licensing laws...
AG Barr brings in the Boost
AG Barr has added some extra energy to its portfolio with the acquisition of Boost Drinks.
Wholesale to hot up
City set to see major depot changes
SCOTLAND’S wholesale and cash and carry scene looks set to become even more competitive in the weeks to...
Vaping ban in debate
A ban on disposable vapes is being considered by the Scottish Government.
Space – a key dimension
BECKY Spencer spends a lot of her time looking at shelves in Britain’s local community stores.
As shopper-based design manager and head of ShelfHelp...
Grocery inflation hits new record high
According to the latest Kantar market research, grocery price inflation sat at 16.7% during the four weeks to 22 January.
