CAP launches course to tackle underage sales
A NEW course has been launched to help retailers prevent underage sales and proxy purchasing.
The Community Alcohol Partnership’s free online training course covers the...
PayPoint launches next day card settlement
PAYPOINT has launched a next business day settlement service for retailers, provided they sign up to integrated card payments with a 'preferred acquirer'.
Initially available...
Spar donates £10k to Dunbartonshire group
WEST Dunbartonshire charity Bags Full of Love is one of the first organisations to benefit from Spar UK’s Community Cashback scheme.
Spar UK has distributed...
Proxy purchasing campaign goes national
A CAMPAIGN aimed at preventing adults from purchasing alcohol for under 18s has been rolled out across Scotland.
The ‘It’ll Cost You!’ campaign seeks to...
HFSS proposals revealed
THE Scottish Government has unveiled plans to restrict promotions and limit the display of food and drink that is deemed high in fat, salt...
One million bags saved
EG Group has hit a major milestone in its partnership with Too Good To Go.
Fuel theft rising
Motorists failing to pay for fuel is on the rise at forecourts, according to British Oil Security Syndicate (BOSS).
Plug pulled on EV grants
The UK Government has closed its plug-in car grant scheme for electric vehicles.
Gearing up for the future
Forecourt giant EG Group plans to create 32,000 jobs over a five-year period.
Around 22,700 of the proposed roles will be created in the UK between January 2022 and December 2026.
Shell charges forward
Shell UK has set a new six-figure target for electric vehicle charger installations, to be completed this decade.
Blame game leads to a CMA inquiry
The average cost of filling a tank of petrol hit £100 for the first time last month, as the UK government briefed against forecourt retailers.
Henderson gets Gulf agreement
Fuel supplier Certas Energy has given Henderson Technology approved supplier status for Gulf and Pace forecourt retailers.
Kicking off a five-year deal
Pepsico has kicked off a five-year partnership with UEFA.
Another turn of the screw
SUPERMARKET sales fell by 4.4% during the 12 weeks to 15 May 2022, as consumers felt the effects of significant grocery price inflation.
Free meals for kids at Asda cafés
ASDA has announced that children across Scotland will be able to eat for £1 at any time of day in its cafés this summer.
Age checks on phones
The Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) has called for new age verification technology on smartphones.
