Making bank with PayPoint
PAYPOINT has reached an exclusive deal with emerging digital bank Monzo that will allow account holders to deposit cash through payment terminals.
Councils could take control of business tax
Retailers could be faced with higher business rates if a new law is passed at Holyrood
Sustainability for the 2020s
With plastic pollution high on the consumer agenda, bottled water brands take action
Election: Industry calls for “frictionless trade”
Retail associations have called on the Prime Minister to push for frictionless trade with the EU, following his election victory.
DRS debate rages on at Holyrood
Industry experts raise concerns with proposed scheme
A spotlight on Scottish stores
Retailers work hard to provide vital services
Promo ban slammed
Retailers voiced their concerns over proposed promotions restrictions at the latest meeting of the Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group for convenience stores
What do political parties have to say to Scotland’s retailers?
It’s time to make up your mind
Big birthday for Scotmid
Scottish cooperative society celebrates anniversary
SCOTMID is officially celebrating its 160th birthday.
The cooperative society opened its first store on 4 November 1859 in Edinburgh’s Ponton Street,...
Fee increase for Postmasters
POST Officer retailers are set to receive a 10% increase in commission payouts by 2021.
Following a six-month review, the Post Office announced it will...
Big step forward in fight against retail crime
Daniel Johnson MSP formally lodges Protection of Workers bill
SHOPWORKERS could receive new protection under the law if MSPs back a bill that has been...
Get ready for the biggest event in Scottish retailing
The search is on. Scottish Grocer is calling on the nation’s retailers to shout about the fantastic work they do on a daily basis .
Deposit return is coming in 2021
No automatic exemptions for small stores, glass included, 18 months to go and one more chance to have your say .
Brewers slam DRS
SCOTLAND’S independent brewing sector could face disaster under the government’s proposed regulations for a deposit return scheme.
Independent brewers have warned that the cost and...
MUP claims called into question
TRDP raises doubts over MUP reports
A BRITISH Medical Journal (BMJ) study claiming minimum unit pricing has brought about a reduction in alcohol sales has...
Sainsbury’s convenience expansion
SAINSBURY’S has announced plans to expand its convenience presence by opening 110 new Sainsbury’s Local stores.
The move will see Sainsbury’s convenience footprint grow by...
