Nisa posts record recruitment
STORES-owned buying group and wholesaler Nisa has reported record recruitment figures. The company said it had brought 245 members operating more than 520 stores...
Filshill acquires Iain Hill
Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has acquired independent wholesale business Iain Hill Ltd for an undisclosed sum.
Winners of the credit crunch
The tough times have changed the nation’s spending patterns. Mintel’s British Lifestyle’s report shows which products still help move cash through the country’s tills.
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Consumers seek value
The discounters continue to make significant gains in the UK grocery channel as consumers seek out affordable options.
Mars brands plan movie sequels
AS Holywood’s latest crop of blockbusters heads for the silver screen this summer, Mars Chocolate’s Sweet Sundays promotion is also set for a sequel....
Raising a glass to the Amazon
A Scottish firm has been using whisky to help save the Amazon river.
I’ve looked at bread from both sides now – Scotmid team up
Scotmid is busy joining forces with a raft of local bakery firms across Scotland. Avril Cadden found out if the suppliers and the client...
JW Filshill numbers all add up
GLASGOW-based JW Filshill continues to reach new heights – as the food and drink wholesaler posted its latest financial year results.
Scan & save rolling out
NISA and Jisp have joined forces to roll out the retail app brand’s Scan & Save augmented reality (AR) vouchering system to independent retailers across the UK.
A warm welcome for the latest guidance
The administrator for the deposit return scheme in Scotland, Circularity Scotland, has said the latest government guidance will significantly reduce the cost of the scheme for the industry and consumers.
The slice is right – Bread & bakery
Wraps, thins and world breads have shown growth but, as long as beans on toast and sandwiches remain staple meals and snacks, stores should...
Baby saved in Asda Edinburgh store
Asda store employees saved a baby’s life after the 16-month-old stopped breathing in the Asda Edinburgh store.
Food ideas find 4000 fans
2014 Speciality Show titles reward food champs and Orkney producers plan an island festival
SCOTLAND’S Speciality Food Show 2014 has announced the winners of its...
Promotion of support
Swizzels is giving retailers a chance to win £1,000 as part of its latest big night in promotion.
Mars takes one for the team
MARS Chocolate is ensuring it’s ready for World Cup big nights in with a five-brand souvenir tin of sharing sizes, to be launched this...
Acting to stop the abusive criminals
Retail crime remains a blight across the industry, leaving store owners and their colleagues constantly at risk from abusive customers.
