Rates rise below inflation
Scottish Government draft budget caps business rates increase
NEXT year’s business rates increase will come in below inflation, Scottish Government finance secretary Derek Mackay announced...
Aldi Scotland crowns East Kilbride local as its national beer lover
Aldi's National Beer Lover is unveiled as East Kilbride local Iain Mason, after he impressed judges with his home pub.
Altos launches Strawberry Margarita ready-to-serve variant
Agave tequila brand Altos has expanded on its range of ready-to-serve cocktails with the launch of its new Altos Strawberry Margarita bottles.
VK introduces new ‘enhanced RTD’ with Squashka range
RTD brand VK has introduced its new range of 'enhanced RTD' drinks with the launch of VK Squashka, inspired by a new TikTok trend for pre-drinks.
Deposit return is delayed to 2022
THE launch date for deposit return has been pushed back to the spring of 2022.
New regulations, published last month as the coronavirus crisis ramped up, have postponed the implementation of DRS. Deposit return was initially slated for a 1 April 2021 launch date.
The fight against crime
A BID to give retail workers extra protection under the law has taken a significant step forward
Disaronno builds the cocktail opportunity in summer
Cocktails have been in high demand ever since lockdown and Disaronno reckons this can offer retailers a chance for link-up sales and increase basket spend.
Scotmid reports uplift for profits in half-year results
Scottish retail chain Scotmid Co-op has reported a strong trading performance for its half-year results, representing an improved year-on-year performance.
Touch up grey sales
Look at the ads and you’d think beauty was a young woman’s (and man’s) business. But you’d be very wrong, finds Kantar Worldpanel
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Cadbury Brunch launches new PMP for best seller
Mondelēz International has launched a new PMP format for its best-selling Cadbury Brunch variant with the £1.39 price-marked Choc Chip flavour.
Orkney shop drives charity work after Easter egg mishap
After a simple mistake saw an Orkney retailer with an over-abundance of Easter eggs, Daniel Daffyd has seen global acclaim with his charity drive for the RNLI.
ScotGov plans for a promo ban
The Scottish Government has announced it plans to restrict promotions on unhealthy food and drinks as part of a new diet and obesity strategy
The Fed calls on ScotGov to put retailers at the heart of agenda
The Federation of Independent Retailers has called on the next Scottish Government to place store owners at the heart of policy ahead of the elections.
Come and grab your popcorn!
Come to the movies with Scottish Grocer
SCOTTISH Grocer is rolling out the red carpet this year as it launches its inaugural Scottish Grocer Goes...
PRA roadshow helps to drive growth
Forecourt operators and exhibitors alike hailed the Petrol Retailers Association's recent Scottish roadshow as a huge success.
Cadbury Bournville unveils a new modernised design across its packs
Cadbury Bournville has unveiled a new look across its dark chocolate range, complete with a modern look and new flavours for consumers to sink into their teeth.
