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£11.97: the real cost of the National Living Wage
A study by the University of Stirling in collaboration with the SGF has discovered that the true cost...
Scottish brands: where pride and profit meet
SLR is passionate about Scottish brands and we are fully committed to showcasing the very best of Scotland's...
Profits brewing as coffee keeps growing
A good quality coffee offering has gone from being a ‘nice to have’ to an absolute must for...
Tea up fresh sales
It’s that time of year again when hot drink sales move up a gear as shoppers seek out...
Having a cracking Christmas!
It’s almost that time of year again as we all start gearing up for what we hope is...
Suck it up this winter!
Medicated confectionery is a great category for driving winter footfall and basket spend and it’s all about stocking...
CBD: the next big opportunity?
With global giants like Coca-Cola and Molson Coors embracing CBD and an increasing number of suppliers entering the...
Time to look on the bright side of the dark market?
The much-maligned tobacco category remains arguably the most important category in any convenience store, contributing a huge percentage...
Big night in bonanza
More and more shoppers want healthier products but aren’t prepared to sacrifice taste, so are reformulated lines the...
Energising your sales: what retailers need to know
Sports & Energy remains a hugely important category in local retailing and a category that is still in...