Unitas calls for government support
WHOLESALE buying group Unitas has called for the government to underwrite the debts owed by small businesses.
As part of COVID-19 emergency support measures, retail,...
Key worker plans put supply chain at risk
INDUSTRY leaders in Scotland’s food and drink sector have warned that supply chains could be put at risk by the Scottish Government’s approach to...
Co-op creates jobs for out of work hospitality staff
The Co-op plans to create 5,000 temporary roles in a bid to support hospitality workers who have lost their jobs as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
No rates for one year
SCOTTISH retailers will not need to pay business rates for one year. The policy forms part of a package of measures aimed at reducing...
Coronavirus rates relief welcomed
NEXT month’s business rates hike has been put on hold thanks to a package of measures aimed at reducing the impact of the coronavirus...
Mixed bag Budget for retailers
THERE was good news and bad for retailers in Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s first Budget today (11 March).
Alcohol duty has been frozen across the board,...
Retail industry backs crime fighting bill at Holyrood
SCOTTISH retail groups and trade associations were united in backing a bill that aims to give shop workers enhanced protection from abuse and assault.
Addressing...
Vape stores fail age test
TEST purchasing in four cities across Great Britain, including Glasgow and Edinburgh, revealed that two thirds of the country’s vape stores are at risk...
Rates chaos is averted
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to hand over control of business rates to local authorities has been quashed at the Scottish Parliament.
Crime continues to plague retail sector
CONVENIENCE stores in Scotland continue to be badly affected by retail crime, according to the latest report from the Scottish Grocers Federation.
Tesco bakery jobs at risk
ALMOST 2,000 jobs are at risk following Tesco’s announcement that it plans to overhaul bakery operations throughout its supermarket estate.
Council rates control plan blocked
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to hand over control of business rates to local authorities has been quashed at the Scottish Parliament.
MSPs have voted to retain...
Spar Scotland takes to the TV
SPAR has been appearing on the small screen as part of a new media campaign for the retail brand.
Above inflation wage increase
THE minimum wage is set to increase by 6.2% in April, a hike well above inflation – which currently sits at 1.4%.
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
