ShopMate addresses Scottish Parliament

Brian Eagle-Brown addressed representatives of the Scottish Parliament at an event hosted by The SGF regarding the impact of rising National Insurance Contributions and the increasing cost of employment.
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Which Halloween Confectionery Sells Best?
During the run-up to All Hallow’s Eve – special lines of sweets, chocolate, and crisps hit the shelves boasting of special flavours, packaging, and deals. With such a wide array of produce available, it’s hard to know which spooky-themed specials are the best sellers.
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UK convenience sector remains resilient – August performance highlights
There was a positive mood at the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) launch of The Local Shop Report 2019 earlier this month. The report records an increase in convenience outlet numbers. At the same time, TRDP are pleased to report improved year-on-year figures from our estate of independent standalone stores.
Scottish Government To Restrict Promotions Of HFSS Products
Nicola Sturgeon has announced the Scottish Government’s legislative programme for next year. Plans include passing legislation to restrict displays and promotions of high fat, salt, and sugar (HFSS) foods. This could see overall sales for Scottish c-stores take a 15% nosedive in regards to confectionery alone.
Retail Data Partnership Gains Microsoft Power BI Access
Tobacco & Vaping – Regulatory impacts since May 2017
Category Mix in C-stores has been Changing
Tobacco used to be the number one footfall driver in most of the convenience stores, especially CTNs and standalone rural shops that provided communities with almost everything they needed to run their daily lives.