Digital support
UNITAS Wholesale has agreed to a central contract with the digital content provider Nielsen Brandbank.
Ending WFH helps city stores
INDUSTRY leaders from Scotland’s retail sector have welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to end work-from-home orders.
Inflation is a closure risk
INFLATION is tightening the screw on Scottish retailers, as rising utility costs, higher food and drink prices and the prospect of increased wage bills from April heaps pressure on independents.
A giant of retailing
LORD Sainsbury of Preston Candover, life president of Sainsbury’s, has died at the age of 94.
Don’t miss VAT day
BUSINESSES have until 1 April to prepare for the digitalisation of VAT.
More focus on food price
THE Office for National Statstics has reintroduced detailed analysis on fluctuating food prices, in response to increased interest in the rising cost of living.
Overhaul for Ferrero
FERRERO UK has relaunched its retailer-facing website.
Sainsbury’s gives staff a pay hike
Sainsbury's has announced an increase to its basic hourly rate for all Sainsbury’s and Argos store staff.
Mascots meet their makers
TWO mascots representing the partnership between Scotmid and Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) have surprised their creators with a school visit.
Two more for MADL
NISA has appointed two new trustees to the board of its Making A Difference Locally charity.
Hundreds report retail crime in store
ALMOST 300 incidents of abuse against shop staff have been reported to police since a new law protecting retail workers came into force on 24 August last year.
Meet the Maker: Mackies at Taypack
Melissa Hack, national account manager, talks crisps, provenance and the joys of pickled onion
Ready for a big change
JW Filshill has appointed a senior operations manager ahead of its relocation to new headquarters.
Spar takes joy in celebrating local
SPAR has launched a new UK-wide brand positioning that celebrates all things local.
‘The Joy of Living Locally’ brand positioning launched in Spar stores last month, with support across digital communication channels.
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.
Shop & Go at Aldi
ALDI is the latest supermarket to launch its first checkout-free store in London.
