Contactless limit increase
BARCLAYCARD is rolling out a new £45 contactless limit across UK retailers this month.
Early March lockdown causes huge sales uplift
March was a month like no other for the grocery market, with UK consumers making more than 79 million extra shopping trips over a four-week period.
One third reporting a sales drop
While many c-stores have experienced extraordinary sales growth during the COVID-19 crisis, a new report from the ACS has found one third have seen a fall in sales
Wholesale betrayal
Strong words from Unitas boss
Tesco creates 16,000 jobs
Tesco has created 16,000 new permanent roles in the UK to support growth in its online business
Summer success
COSTCUTTER Supermarkets Group has been celebrating its highest ever levels of shopper engagement for its summer campaign
JTI takes two to court
JTI has welcomed the successful prosecution of two individuals selling counterfeit tobacco through Facebook
Retailers make the difference in 2020
The news channels have been full of stories of delivery services and online shopping, but how has the convenience sector been affected and how have retailers coped with the changes?
Big efficiency savings
JW Filshill invests six-figure sum on five energy-efficient lorries
Support for India
SCOTMID has been supporting young women in India as they seek to rebuild following pandemic disruption.
High praise for CJ Lang staff
SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang turned the spotlight on hard working staff members last month through its ‘Behind the Scenes with Spar’ campaign.
Seven more for Certas
Certas Energy has expanded its forecourt estate with the acquisition of seven new sites
CJ Lang to pull 31 Post Offices
SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang will pull Post Office franchises from 31 stores across its company-owned estate over a six month period.
Family store partners up
EDINBURGH retail institution Margiotta Food & Wine has entered into a partnership with Waitrose.
The new partnership will see more than 600 Waitrose products available...
Suppliers have their say
Glasgow based wholesaler JW Filshill has retained its top spot in a survey of suppliers.
Peterhead makes eight
EROS retail has expanded yet again, opening its eighth convenience store under its Greens branding.
