Spar Scotland launches £50,000 giveaway for shoppers
Participating brands include Birds Eye, BrewDog, Budweiser and Echo Falls
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Fed members offered Lopay card processing deal
Under the scheme, for every £1 spent on stock using the card, Lopay processes £1 of customer card payments with no processing fee
UK and Ireland’s top independent retailers revealed at Better Retailing Awards 2026
Newtrade Media's Better Retailing Awards 2026 showcased the best in independent convenience retailing
Shoppers cut everyday spending as grocery costs remain top concern
Grocery costs were cited by 78% of pessimistic consumers as a reason for their concerns
Snappy Shopper unveils AI assistant for retailers
Its initial capabilities include answering questions about sales, bestselling products, trends and opportunities
Ruiz Foods cuts jobs at US plant
US-based Ruiz Foods is shedding staff at a manufacturing facility in California to better match projected demand. The post Ruiz Foods cuts jobs at US plant appeared first on Just…
Compact reverse vending machine unveiled ahead of DRS
The machine occupies 0.45sqm, allowing retailers to offer automated returns and access higher handling fees
McCormick And Unilever Food Deal Faces Competition Scrutiny
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into the $65 billion merger between Unilever's foods business and U.S. sp...
Government to recruit 500 officers to tackle organised crime networks behind dodgy shops
The plans build on the High Street Organised Crime Unit’s nationwide crackdown
Old Navy’s new subbrand is a big bet on activewear
The category has long been a strength at Gap Inc.’s value banner, and giving the assortment its own brand identity could propel that further.
JW Filshill profits hit by rising employment costs
Despite the fall in operating profit, pre-tax profit increased by 72% from £4.9m to £8.4m
Old Navy’s MrBeast deal boosts engagement amid bigger bet on creators
A back-to-school campaign with the top YouTuber is showing early promise, including a traffic bump, as the Gap Inc. retailer rewires its marketing.