Let’s talk chocolate
When it comes to predicting chocolate confectionery trends for 2014, who better to ask than Scottish convenience retailers.
WITH chocolate confectionery, the possibilities for consumers...
Tips on next year’s tobacco trends
Tobacco giant JTI has outlined what it reckons will be key areas of growth for 2019, with the capsule and value segments tipped for success
Digital support
UNITAS Wholesale has agreed to a central contract with the digital content provider Nielsen Brandbank.
Lunch more lucrative
Food to go retailers take note: lunch is now officially the most popular meal that is bought out of the home .
UK DRS plans revealed
DEFRA unveils plans for potential UK-wide scheme
WITH Scotland’s deposit return scheme still under consultation, the UK Government has published its own DRS plans.
The UK...
Soggy start to summer sales
Grocery sales have proved disappointing, with Nielsen finding a “significant drop” in spending for the four weeks to 19 May .
Responsible vape retailing
JTI has been taking steps to keep disposable vapes out of the hands of children and the firm is calling on retailers to play their part.
Crime ‘is still a huge blight’
Store owners and staff are still facing widespread incidents of theft, abuse and violence, according to the new SGF 2022 Crime Report.
Halfway houses – Bread and bakery breakdown
If you’re looking for a staple item you don’t have to look much farther than bread.
Almost all of the UK population buys the product....
Kingsmill offering £2,000 community investment grant to retailers
Campaign aims to help retailers drive improvement in their local community
Kingsmill are asking retailers to provide details of what they would change or improve...
Accelerating EPOS
Henderson Technology has scooped up a new retail partnership in Lanarkshire.
Pubco wants grocers who fancy a switch
BRITAIN’S pub estates have seen units change to c-stores in recent years. But one of the country’s biggest pub groups reckons there’s scope for...
Sales down but life is good
Monitor shows record drop but partners say it’s all down to early Easter and Scotland is now keeping up with UK on food
AFTER a...
The Fed welcomes Ofgem energy bills action
The Fed has welcomed a new consultation from energy watchdog Ofgem aimed at holding suppliers to account for overcharging businesses.
Court hears plain packs challenge
Tobacco giants in 11th-hour effort to head off standardised packaging
SIX months ahead of the intended beginning of procedures to introduce standardised packaging of tobacco...
EPOS provider MHouse is always evolving
EPOS provider MHouse says it is constantly developing its offering so that it is a great fit for convenience retailers. Meanwhile, Retail AI's new chief executive has been talking about the technology it can deliver for c-stores.
