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Stress over unpredictable home delivery of goods is making consumers think parcel lockers are a better option, claims InPost.

Parcel lockers could deliver boost for c-stores

Children from Killearn Nursery School were on hand to help relaunch the village Co-op store.

Co-op reopens ‘transformed’ Scottish village store

May 2026

Village stores provide important services and essential goods for the communities they serve, says the ACS report.

Rural retailers ‘invested £280million in stores last year’

BrewDog is running a creative competition that offers retailers free stock in return for in-store space.

BrewDog launches retailer competition

First Minister John Swinney receives a bespoke bottle of whisky from Loch Lomond Group chief executive Colin Matthews.

First Minister opens Luss Distillery

Booker's Scoot delivery platform is celebrating its first anniversary with a milestone 300 symbol group retailers now live on the service across the UK.

Scoot delivery service hits first anniversary milestone

About 100 retailers from across Scotland attended the Fed trade show held at Patina in Edinburgh.

The Fed celebrates Scottish trade show

The Fed's president in Scotland, Hussan Lal.

Call for better CCTV to tackle shop crime

Megan Smith, was winner of both Wholesale Local Food Champion and Employee of the Year at the Achievers Awards in 2025.

Shortlists for SWA Achievers Awards unveiled

Co-op Wholesale is expanding its own-brand offer in a bid to help independent retailers.

Co-op Wholesale expands own-brand range

David Lonsdale is asking Shona Robison to take action to help Scottish retailers.

Growing call for retail business rates cut

MHouse says its upgraded solutions provide convenience at retailers' fingertips.

MHouse explains benefits of AI investment

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes addresses the FDF Scotland Parliamentary reception.

Scottish food and drink industry brings £5.2billion to table

UWS has identified significant growth initiatives across the business to the benefit of retailers and suppliers.

UWS sets out bold vision for the future

One Stop retailer Nathalie Fullerton told the SGF Diversity & Inclusion Conference about the shocking sexist remarks and behaviour she has faced.

Retailers take a stand against bigotry

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