Demand rising for takeaway deliveries
ONE in eight UK adults have reported getting delivery from a restaurant or takeaway either for the first time, or more often than usual...
Quality coffee made convenient with Matthew Algie
Matthew Algie aims to offer convenient coffee solutions for retail stores as consumers seek their quick caffeine fix in the mornings.
C-stores are a lifeline for UK
The annual Local Shop Report from the Association of Convenience Stores has highlighted the importance of c-stores amid turbulent conditions for retail .
The Forest view on smoking proposals
As the Scottish Government considers more regulations on tobacco, Simon Clark urges independent retailers to join forces with consumers.
By Simon Clark
THE smoking ban, we...
Footfall still dragging
FOOTFALL continues to languish below pre-pandemic levels in Scotland despite showing an overall increase from July.
More questions than answers
2019 proved to be another year of uncertainty, with the impact of Brexit, DRS and the promotions ban still unclear
Investing in the future
Tom Slaven says UWG is making big improvements
Watching brief on Planet Football
THE economic outlook is sparking debate. Some say we are growing fast, some say we’re not. But one thing’s for certain, many of the...
Oxfam targets food giants
INTERNATIONAL development charity Oxfam has examined the ethical performance of some of the world’s leading food brand-owning companies and found them lacking.
As part of...
New favourite fish on net
THE Marine Conservation Society has updated its online Good Fish Guide with some exciting new additions to its green-rated best choice list.
2014 Roll of Honour
Chilled Store of the Year
Sponsored by Müller Wiseman Dairies
Winner: McLeish, Inverurie
Highly Commended :
Best One, Summerhill Court, Aberdeen • Spar, Boswell Park, Ayr
City...
Westminster dumps MUP, no minimum pricing south of the border
Minister says no evidence it would work without penalising responsible drinkers
THE UK government has ruled out minimum unit pricing of alcohol south of the...
DoubleCool offers energy costs solution
Chiller door fitting firm DoubleCool has been spelling out the benefits to forecourt retailers of installing doors on their open chillers as they can reduce costs and improve the shopping environment.
Iceland launches DRS in Scotland
Musselburgh store one of four in UK trial
Re-tail support for SSPCA
In good news for animal-lovers, Scotmid Co-operative has announced the Scottish SPCA will be its Charity of the Year for 2018/19
Cash in on party spirit
Beers and other drinks may be prominent but spirits add up to a load of night-in sales says Diageo
THE UK economy may be showing...
