The time to prepare for DRS has arrived
With less than one year to go, Mark Brill, UK & Ireland VP sales and marketing for TOMRA, looks at what retailers need know about the deposit return scheme.
PayPoint is on the money
Payment service provider PayPoint is safeguarding access to cash among some of the most vulnerable communities in the UK amid the cost of living crisis.
Families snap up meal deals
Thousands of families have benefitted from a cash-saving campaign run by grocery delivery app Snappy Shopper.
PO and DHL are perfect package
The Post Office is partnering with DHL Express to provide customers with a click-and-collect service.
Winter bugs set for a resurgence
Return of flu could see over the counter sales soar
Time for retailers to act on environment
Scottish retailers that don’t back sustainability efforts will miss out, according to new consumer research from the Scottish Wholesale Association and TWC.
Sustainability on rails at Highland Spring’s Freight Facility
Highland Spring Group welcomes the First Minister and other honoured guests as its new multi-million pound rail freight facility in Perthshire which promises to take thousands of HGVs off Britain’s roads.
Sands joins Spar Scotland
David Sands Group has joined the Spar Scotland symbol in a partnership that brings together two of the most well-established names in Scottish retail.
Scotmid seeks top products
Scotmid has teamed up with Scotland Food & Drink for a second year to give local producers the chance to win one of five promotional listings across its stores.
Striking the right chords
Hundreds of retailers, suppliers and store staff gathered in Glasgow last month for a new festival Checkout Scotland in support of GroceryAid Scotland.
Spar back with a bang
SPAR Scotland’s first in-person tradeshow in more than two years has been hailed a success with over 800 delegates attending the conference organised by wholesaler and Spar convenience retailer CJ Lang.
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.
Blaylock is up for Jisp challenge
Digital retail and consumer goods expert Jemma Blaylock has joined the advisory board of award-winning app Jisp.
Crisis changes habits
The cost-of-living crisis is radically altering how we shop, cook and eat, according to the annual BBC Good Food Nation survey.
£5m pricing boost
Nisa unveiled a £5 million investment in Co-op own-brand pricing at its annual trade show to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
Consumers seek value
The discounters continue to make significant gains in the UK grocery channel as consumers seek out affordable options.
