Retail chiefs attack Chancellor’s Spring Forecast inaction
Retail industry leaders have rounded on Chancellor Rachel Reeves for not using her Spring Forecast statement to set out measures to help the sector boost the UK economy.
Bestway brings a buzz for Easter campaign
Bestway Wholesale has kicked off its new marketing initiative for the Easter period with its 'Buzz About the Sweetest Deals' campaign.
Parcel lockers could deliver boost for c-stores
Convenience retailers could boost footfall and spend through the adoption of parcel lockers, research from InPost suggests.
The Fed ‘disappointed’ by PayPoint monthly charge increases
President of The Fed Hetal Patel has called PayPoint's decision to raise its monthly fees "disappointing" while recognising the rise came from the current economic climate.
CCEP launches mobile app for retailers
Soft drinks giant CCEP has launched its online customer platform MyCCEP.com as a phone app, offering a more efficient experience for its retail customers.
Co-op reopens ‘transformed’ Scottish village store
Retail chain Co-op has relaunched its store in the village of Killearn, Stirlingshire, following an eight-week investment programme to "transform" the shop.
Girish’s Barmulloch store is set to change to Costcutter
Premier Girish's @ Barmulloch is set to change fascia this month as Girish has announced he will be moving to the Costcutter symbol for the store.
LMB UK strengthens team with new hires
Global wine and spirits firm LMB UK has made new hires and promotions across its team to strengthen its position across the drinks market.
Mackie’s record its highest ever turnover
Mackie's of Scotland has recorded its highest turnover results ever thanks to its new listings, strong marketing campaign and the warmer weather.
Gander approved as new supplier for Morrisons Daily
Food waste reduction platform Gander has been approved as a new supplier for Morrisons Daily to help cut down on food waste across its stores.
Highland Spring focuses on nature with Woodland Trust partnership
Scottish bottled water brand Highland Spring has partnered up with the Woodland Trust to expand its nature-driven restoration work in Ochil Hills, Perthshire.
Shoplifting on the rise in Scotland
Reported incidents of shoplifting increased by 15% during the year to December 2025, according to a new report from the Scottish Government.
New York Bakery back on the small screen
New York Bakery's 'Bakes You There' campaign has returned to TV screens for 2026 following strong consumer engagement with the marketing last year.
DRS prep advances with new hires at Exchange for Change
Exchange for Change, the firm in charge of rolling out DRS in the UK, has appointed five new senior leadership members to its team to support the scheme's rollout.
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.
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.
