Independent retailers in Scotland have given a mixed reaction to the Scottish government’s announcement that it intends to increase the minimum unit price on alcohol. The Scottish government has said that the minimum price per unit will rise from 50p to 65p at the end… This story continues at Rise in minimum alcohol price in Scotland sparks retailer debate Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail ..read more

Food sales in shops fell slightly in March compared with the previous month, according to official figures. The latest numbers from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that sales in food retailers fell while overall retail sales remained flat and non-food stores saw a… This story continues at Cautious optimism remains despite slight fall in food sales in March Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail ..read more

The half-percentage-point rise in confidence in the first quarter of 2024, although marginal, marks the sixth consecutive quarter of continued improvement in consumer sentiment. This puts confidence at its highest rate in over two years, according to the latest Deloitte Consumer Tracker, based on responses… This story continues at Consumer confidence reaches new two-year high, according to Deloitte Tracker Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail ..read more

Independent retailer Chaz Chahal has provided an update on recently commenced work to convert a former McColls site to a Morrisons Daily. The Costcutter and Simply Fresh store owner posted on LinkedIn: “Over the last 18 months we have been working diligently to acquire 3… This story continues at Work begins on first of three McColls site conversions to Morrisons Daily Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail ..read more

A Nisa Local store, operated by LA Foods, in Islington has undertaken a modern refurbishment, reportedly leading to a significant boost in customer footfall. The Islington store has undergone an entire overhaul of its interior, upgrading from an outdated setup to a refined retail destination,… This story continues at Islington Nisa Local store reports footfall boost after modern transformation Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail ..read more

Unilever has announced the launch of a Persil Wonder Wash, a new science-backed innovation responding to evolving laundry needs and the changing technology in consumers’ homes. Unilever used cutting-edge robotics and AI to develop Wonder Wash, a laundry detergent specifically designed for outstanding performance even… This story continues at New Persil Wonder Wash Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail ..read more

Pladis, brand owner of McVitie's, presents £1m ‘The Great Biscuit Break Bonanza’ giveaway. Featuring prizes for both consumers and convenience retailers for six weeks from 15th April, the ‘Great Biscuit Beak Bonanza’ will roll out across 26 bestselling McVitie’s products, all featuring a simple ‘Buy… This story continues at McVitie’s launches £1m on pack give-away Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail ..read more

Parfetts has appointed Richard Bone as commercial director. He joins the business from Unitas where he was finance director for over three years. Bone will join the board, to support the commercial development within Parfetts stated growth plans of a £1bn turnover and 2000 symbol… This story continues at Parfetts appoints former Unitas finance manager Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail ..read more

BP has announced it is continuing to invest in the security of its retail team members by rolling out the Auror retail crime intelligence platform across its 300 company-owned stores and is implementing Reveal body worn cameras at stores experiencing higher levels of abuse and… This story continues at BP invests in Auror retail crime intelligence platform and Reveal body cameras Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail ..read more

Post Office chief executive, Nick Read, has been cleared of any wrongdoing in an investigation after the existence of whistleblower allegations was revealed in parliament. Allegations about his behaviour emerged earlier this year when former Post Office chairman Henry Staunton told a House of Commons… This story continues at Post Office CEO cleared of wrongdoing Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail ..read more