Karen Peattie

  • Product News

    Scotch guard: Scotland's unhealthy nation reputation becoming a thing of the past

    2006-09-27T00:00:00

    The nation that created the deep-fried Mars bar is changing its unhealthy ways thanks to government support and some pioneering retailers. Karen Peattie investigates

  • News

    Botterills urges 'culture change'

    2006-03-10T00:00:00

    One of Scotland’s biggest convenience store chains has called on the sector to commit to a licensing training programme for staff as part of a “culture change” that will help retailers become more responsible when selling alcohol.

  • Product News

    Access all areas

    2005-08-12T00:00:00

    It’s festival season - and that means soft drink sales for local retailers whatever the weather.

  • Product News

    Coming clean

    2005-05-20T00:00:00

    It may not be the most glamorous aisle of your store but laundry products represent steady profit and it’s important to get the mix right, says Karen Peattie