Exchange for Change confirms containers logo
Exchange for Change has confirmed the required logo that will need to appear on all in-scope drinks containers as part of the upcoming deposit return scheme.
Gulf works with myAutomate on Fuel Finder compliance
Gulf Retail has teamed up with myAutomate to provide its retailers with its FuelSense platform to support Fuel Finder compliance with its locations.
Achievers Awards 2026 winners revealed
The winners of the Scottish Wholesale Association's annual Achievers Awards have been revealed, celebrating the industry's hard graft over the last year.
Healthy Living Programme and Scotmid feed over 650 pupils
The HLP team and Scotmid Co-op helped feed over 650 children as part of Dundee's North East Campus' Brain Health Week initiative.
Inflation falls in first month of 2026
A drop in transport and food & drink costs in January 2026 have helped contribute to a monthly fall in inflation, according to the ONS.
The Fed raises trade and crime concerns with ScotGov
Senior members of the Fed in Scotland have discussed the current concerns for retailers in a video call with Conservative MSP Maurice Golden.
Glass bottle returns permitted under Welsh DRS
The UK Government has permitted Wales to include glass bottle returns as part of the country's upcoming deposit return scheme.
Investors keen on convenience, says Christie & Co
Christie & Co has predicted that investors will remain keen on convenience and forecourt locations as sites evolve to match consumer demand.
Gander integrates with ShopMate EPOS
Food waste reduction service Gander has partnered up with EPOS provider ShopMate to allow retailers to make use of the service through the retail system.
Violence against staff rises in SGF report
Scottish retailers have reported an increase of violence against their staff members according to the new Crime Report 2025/26 from the SGF.
Rural retailers ‘invested £280million in stores last year’
Rural retailers invested more than £280million in the last year, providing essential services and goods, according to the Association of Convenience Stores.
ACS works with Exchange for Change to support retailers
The Association of Convenience Stores has teamed up with non-profit Exchange for Change as part of a webiner series to answer questions on DRS.
Westmorland Group choose Forecourt Eye for forecourts
Forecourt Eye has announced its new partnership with the Westmorland Group to provide its digital debt recovery services across the group's locations.
SGF launches Scottish Election manifesto
The SGF has highlighted its key priorities for the next Scottish Government to consider in the convenience industry ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May.
Matthew Howie joins JW Filshill
Matthew Howie has joined family wholesaler JW Filshill has its new business development manager, joining the business from Morrisons.
Kellogg’s backs STV’s Children Appeal pound for pound to fund Scottish...
Kellogg's has teamed up with STV and two of Scotland's strongest people, Nicole Ann Bennett and Chris Beetham, to encourage people to sign up to host their own Big Scottish Breakfast.
