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National Lottery operator is searching for this year’s most community minded shopkeepers
Batchelors unveils team-up with Spider-Man
Easy meals brand Batchelors has swung onto shelves with its new partnership with Sony Pictures' Spider-Man Brand New Day.
McColl’s signs up to Healthy Living
HEALTHY produce will step into the spotlight in over 100 McColl’s stores in Scotland as the group signs on to the Scottish Grocers Federation’s Healthy Living Programme.
Retail Game Changers: La Martiniquaise Bardinet
Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.
Time ‘is not right’ for single-use cup charge
Convenience chiefs say now is not the right time economically to introduce a 25p charge on all single-use drink cups. They hit out after the Scottish Government announced it was opening a new public consultation on the proposal.
Low pay body says raise wage
Commission recommends 3% NMW increase to £6.50
THE Low Pay Commission, the body which advises the Westminster government on the rate of the National Minimum...
CJ Lang’s Tartan Army
The deal, which runs until summer 2020, will see Spar support the women's team as they pursue glory on the pitch
Convenience channel shows resilience
Convenience retailers have faced some gruelling trading conditions and an array of challenges in 2024. Here's a look back at some of the biggest isssues of the last 12 months.
Primula taps into health with new Protein cheese
Squeezy cheese brand Primula is set to tap into the rising demand for functional food options across retail with its new Primula Protein tubes.
Inflation hits key Bank of England target
Prices across confectionery and chocolate have taken a dip according to the latest inflationary data from the Office for National Statistics.
ScotGov faces £166million DRS court action
Waste management firm Biffa has welcomed a judge's decision to allow it to pursue a £166million legal claim against the Scottish Government over the failed DRS.
Birds Eye teams up with Tefal to deliver ‘smart cooking’ solutions
Frozen foods brand Birds Eye has teamed up with kitchen appliances manufacturer Tefal to highlight a range of simple to cook and varied mealtime recipes.
DRS trial concludes with strong results
Envipco UK MD Spencer Roberts satisfied with uptake .
Eden Mill partners with MiAlgae
Independent distillery Eden Mill has partnered with biotech firm MiAlgae to help produce a sustainable source of Omega-3-rich microalgae.
Franchise deal is a major shift
Independent retailers offered chance to trade as Co-op for the first time
DRS takes a step forward
Consultancy appointed for the UK's deposit return scheme roll-out.
