War disrupts supply chain
Out of stock cooking oil has cost UK retailers millions of pounds in lost sales.
Teaming up to bring savings
Retail app provider Jisp has reached an agreement with brand-to-consumer business *Shopt to give retailers access to new offers.
Spar at the door
SPAR UK has signed a deal with Deliveroo to offer delivery from all its Spar stores in Britain.
Wholesale retirement
John Baines, trading director of Unitas Wholesale, has officially retired.
Invites for local Shed
The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) teamed up with Scotmid stores last month to raise awareness of Men’s Sheds.
Hiring push for Eddy’s
Former Morning, Noon & Night retailer Stephen Thompson is on a recruitment drive, as he prepares to ramp up expansion of his new Eddy’s brand.
Spar refits
Two company-owned Spar Scotland stores have been relaunched following major refurbishments.
Belts are tightening
A BLEAK economy is producing meagre retail sales, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium.
Bestway at the races
Bestway was back at the races last month, with the return of its charity race for Barnardo’s
Running for the first time in two years, due to the pandemic, Bestway’s charity race day took place at legendary racecourse Ascot on 17 June.
Two gongs for MADL
Nisa’s charity Making a Difference Locally (MADL) scooped two awards in recognition of its good works.
Crime triples in pandemic
Violence and abuse against shopworkers tripled over the pandemic, according to the British Retail Consortium.
Double for Portman
Scottish spirits giant Edrington UK, and global wine firm Treasury Wine Estates have joined the Portman Group.
Tobacco plan slammed
Proposals to raise the minimum age for tobacco sales by one year, every year, have been slammed as disruptive and impractical.
Millions made for c-store partners
Dark stores are in the doldrums, according to Snappy Shopper, as the home-delivery platform took a swipe at the efficiency of rapid grocery competition.
Filshill backs Grocery Aid
GLASGOW-based wholesaler JW Filshill has teamed up with GroceryAid to offer mental health support to depot staff.
An MD for Heineken
Heineken UK has appointed Boudewijn Haarsma as managing director.
