Features
NPD: bringing excitement
2020 was a relatively slow year in terms of NPD as manufacturers – and retailers – rationalised ranges...
Low the way to go
With shoppers traditionally seeking to make healthier choices at this time of year after the excesses of the...
Share the love for Valentine’s Day
It’s all about chocolate as usual, this Valentine’s Day, and there’s plenty of options for retailers to consider...
Dram fine Burns Night
Nothing complements a steaming plate of haggis, neeps and tatties like a wee dram or two of fine...
Epos facilitating the tech revolution
The pandemic has seen the local retailing sector massively accelerate its adoption of new technologies, particularly around home...
Value statement
The latest tobacco market data suggests it’s all about price these days as shoppers continue to shift into...
Cheers to a positive end to 2020!
It’s been a year of highs and lows but whether shoppers are celebrating or commiserating this Christmas, they’ll...
Bringing energy to lockdown
Coronavirus has had a massive impact on how shoppers live their lives and that has had a knock-on...
Forecourts back in gear
It was a long and difficult summer for many forecourt operators but there’s plenty of activity to help...
Fresh look at vaping
The vaping category is in strong growth once more, fuelled by the Menthol Ban in May and the...