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.
War disrupts supply chain
Out of stock cooking oil has cost UK retailers millions of pounds in lost sales.
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.
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.
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.
