Don’t price our industry out
Retail consortium’s budget wish list says reform business rates, restrict tax hikes, improve parking.
PLEASE John Swinney, keep the cost of doing retail business in...
Menthol ban is now in effect
CIGARETTE manufacturers have been taking back menthol cigarette stock from retailers in the wake of last month’s menthol ban
Integrating a retail giant
BESTWAY Wholesale has announced plans to restructure Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG), following the wholesaler’s acquisition of the retail group.
Grants for all stores
Scottish Government u-turns on grant rules to offer funding for multiple properties in a single business
Call for further tobacco rules
A cross party group of MPs and House of Lords Peers – with support from anti-smoking campaign group ASH – has released a wish list of tobacco control measures in a bid to eradicate smoking in the UK by 2030
Set for a capitals showdown?
17 of 24 Queen’s Speech Bills to apply north of border and Scotland Bill could mean major Edinburgh tax and welfare powers
SCOTLAND’S and the...
Britvic stimulates energy spend
Britvic offers retailers tips on how to effectively drive up sales across the energy category in stores to make the most out of the channel in convenience.
Mirror Margarita makes it clear across Sainsbury’s
RTD cocktail brand Mirror Margarita is set to come to Sainsbury's stores this September, offering drinkers a unique cocktail serve for the home.
Takis fires up in Morrisons
Social media snacking sensation Takis is set to fire up the tastebuds of Morrisons shoppers as the brand announces its new listings in the retail chain.
Rates reform study begins
THE man who is heading up the examination of Scotland’s commercial rates system has named the members of his team and has asked businesses...
Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer caught up with Best One South Bridge owner Mumtaz Ali after the store won the Tobacco Retailer of the Year Award at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Scotland’s No.1 Alcohol Brand: Tennent’s
Spotlight on Scotland's No. 1 alcohol brand of 2022 and the nations favourite lager, Tennent's.
BrewDog makes it personal Punk
BrewDog is out to make it personal for Punk IPA as the craft brewer celebrates the brand's 17th birthday with some customisable cans.
Plenty to chew over
Statement raises questions for retailers
The Co-op swoops in on Nisa
Nisa board grants The Co-op period of exclusivity ahead of potential offer
The Co-op has moved into pole position in the race to acquire Nisa...
SGF welcomes court’s DRS ruling
The Scottish Grocers' Federation has welcomed the news that independent retailer Abdul Majid has won his court battle with Circularity Scotland over the Deposit Return Scheme retailer handling fees.
